registered massage therapist (RMT)

Massage Addict; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Massage Addict in Alberta, Canada, is seeking a massage therapist for on-site placement at our clinic. The role requires a diploma in massage therapy and active provincial certification, with responsibilities including client assessments, treatment planning, and documentation.

You will perform therapeutic massage techniques, educate clients on post-care, and collaborate with other health care professionals to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of a massage therapy diploma program (1–2 years).
• Certification by a provincial/territorial association for massage therapists.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients.
• Administer massage techniques including soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, and mobilizations.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Assess clients with 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

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Education

Massage therapy diploma (1–2 years program)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication