Description
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.
Interests
- Social
- Realistic
- Investigative
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Cooperation
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Medical software
- Word processing software
- Calendar and scheduling software
Abilities
- Dynamic Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Manual Dexterity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Biology
- English Language
- Psychology
- Medicine and Dentistry
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
National Reflexology Certification - Hand ExamCertifying Organization
American Reflexology Certification Board
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Board CertificationCertifying Organization
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Type
Core
Certificate name
Practical Acupuncture Safety CertificationCertifying Organization
American Health Source
Type
Core
Certificate name
Medical Massage Therapy CertificationCertifying Organization
American Health Source
Type
Core
Certificate name
National Certification for Therapeutic MassageCertifying Organization
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $37,641 |
| Median (50%) | $59,874 |
| High (90%) | $79,241 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $52,191 |
| Mid Level | $55,181 |
| Senior Level | $46,288 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 147,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 173,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 18%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 18%
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