About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients. Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations. Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body. Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans. Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients. Maintain records of treatments given. Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body. Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Values and ethics. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Gratuities. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Variable or compressed work week.