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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Southwest Minnesota
| 40 | 8 | $31.18/hr | $23.78/hr | $23.78/hr | $30.88/hr | $40.59/hr | $41.77/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 730 | $37.16/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 240 | $24.36/hr |
| Other Services | 460 | $27.01/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.