Massage therapist (MT)

ACATCM; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acatcm in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a massage therapist for private practice on-site. You will develop treatment plans, perform massage techniques, and maintain client records in a clinical setting.

Applicants should have a college diploma in massage therapy and strong client communication skills. The role emphasizes accurate assessments, home-care guidance, and collaboration with other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a college diploma or certificate in massage therapy or an equivalent program (1–2 years).
• Excellent client care and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Interpersonal awareness

Values and ethics

Education

Massage therapy college diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

ASSET LANGUAGES

• Mandarin

WORK SETTING

• Private practice

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics