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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.

Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $11.50 - $17.43

Typical Annual Salary: $23,900 - $36,300

• Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
• Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
• Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being.
• Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
• Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
• Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.

• Full body immersion hydrotherapy baths or tanks
• Mats or platforms for rehabilitation or therapy
• Medical heat lamps or accessories
• Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs
• Therapeutic heating or cooling units or systems

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