Occupational Employment Statistics
31-9011 Massage Therapists
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.
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Central Minnesota
| 90 | 10 | $25.45/hr | $15.85/hr | $19.60/hr | $24.91/hr | $32.16/hr | $37.02/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Education and Health Services | 630 | $26.82/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 50 | $38.56/hr |
| Other Services | 540 | $24.91/hr |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
- Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
- Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
- Maintain treatment records.
- Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
- Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
- Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
- Maintain treatment records.
- Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.
- Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.