According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful. | 96% |
| Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance. | 92% |
| Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment. | 90% |
| Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body. | 88% |
| Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used. | 87% |
| Maintain treatment records. | 84% |
| Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion. | 84% |
| Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises. | 83% |
| Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes. | 80% |
| Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary. | 72% |
| Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin. | 65% |
| Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients. | 65% |
| Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage. | 64% |
| Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being. | 54% |
