Massage Therapist Jobs
Massage therapists work in spas, hospitals, health clubs, cruise ships and even freelance to provide stress relief, relaxation and injury recovery. Massage therapists may have certification in massage therapy or may have specific training in medicine. The American Massage Therapy Association considers massage therapy to be a natural and manual technique that can positively affect the well-being and health of the client.
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Sports Massage
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Massage therapists who work with professional sports teams or in rehabilitation centers focus on the rehabilitation of sore muscles and soft tissue. A sports massage therapist can help improve an athlete's performance during training.
Corporate Support
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Massage therapists travel from corporate site to corporate site providing neck and chair massages. Professional corporate massage therapists improve work performance and corporate environment, leading to higher work productivity.
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Spa Masseurs
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Massage therapists work at spa facilities providing a wide variety of therapeutic massages from Swedish to Shiatsu. Certification as a massage therapist can lead to a position at a spa facility or local day salons that feature massage as a service.
Prenatal Massage
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Pregnancy massage is a specialty for some massage therapists. The pregnancy massage helps a woman's body relieve discomfort associated with the developing baby, reduce stress and assuage anxiety. Prenatal massage therapists may work in OB/GYN offices, spas and in physical therapy offices specializing in prenatal care.
Neuromuscular Therapy
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Neuromuscular therapists work in chiropractor's office and physical therapy centers. The massage therapist who uses neuromuscular therapy provides pain management for patients undergoing intensive physical therapy.
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