Massage Therapists

Also called: Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapist,

What they do:

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

On the job, you would:

Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.

Business

customer service

Arts and Humanities

English language

Math and Science

biology

Basic Skills

listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Physical Strength

exercise for a long time without your muscles getting tired

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

They do well at jobs that need:

Integrity
Dependability
Concern for Others
Self Control
Attention to Detail
Cooperation

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Medical software

ICS Software SammyUSA
WinCity Custom Software WinCity Massage SOAP Notes

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

certificate after high school
high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$42,820

$21,810

$80,630