Occupation information for Massage Therapists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
• Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Maintain treatment records.
• Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
• Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
• Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.

Tools:

• Balance beams or boards or bolsters or rockers for rehabilitation or therapy
• Bath robes
• Desktop computers
• Mats or platforms for rehabilitation or therapy
• Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Medical software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

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