Massage Therapist
Massage therapists massage clients using oils and creams
for relaxation and remedial purposes.
Massage therapists may perform the following tasks:
- massage the soft tissues of the human body, including
muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
- use massage techniques to enhance relaxation and
wellbeing
- use techniques, such as muscle stretching, to assist
with recovery and to enhance muscle performance
- use finger pressure techniques in therapies, such as
Shiatsu and reflexology.
Massage therapists generally work in three broad (sometimes
overlapping) areas:
Remedial Massage This is a paramedical massage
treatment to assist in healing parts of the body which have
been injured or left inactive due to age, illness or injury.
Relaxation Massage This combines massage techniques
to promote relaxation, improve circulation, relieve muscle
tension and increase range of movement.
Sports Massage This combines different massage
techniques to enhance sports performance and recuperation and
prevent injury. It can include pre-event, post-event and
maintenance techniques.
Massage therapists may specialise in one or more of the
following techniques:
Aromatherapy which combines the therapeutic
properties of essential oils with other massage techniques to
promote health and wellbeing.
Reflexology which uses thumb and finger pressure on
the reflex points (nerve endings) of the feet (which
correspond to all areas of the body) for therapeutic and
diagnostic purposes.
Shiatsu which uses a system of finger pressure along
acupressure lines to release discomfort and re-balance energy.
Swedish Massage which refers to a collection of
techniques designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to
them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same
direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.
Required Skills - Massage Therapist
- physically fit and in good health
- strength is not a major requirement, but stamina is
necessary
- a caring, positive attitude to clients
- a genuine interest in helping clients overcome their
physical problems
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