massage therapist

noun

plural massage therapists
: a person who practices massage therapy : a trained individual who is licensed or certified to therapeutically manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body using one or both hands or an instrument
Claire, a licensed massage therapist, has written a complete guide to assessing a wide range of therapeutic practices, from deep muscle to gentle touch.Library Journal

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That’s a headache to schedule, especially when there’s a shortage of massage therapists in the U.S., according to the International Spa Assn. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 Some licensed massage therapists may administer massage techniques that may help with constipation. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 That investment might pay off if your customers accept it as a viable alternative to a human massage therapist. Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Employment growth specifically for massage therapists is estimated to balloon by nearly 18% by 2033, adding almost 23,000 jobs annually on average. Rachel Wilson, CNN, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for massage therapist 

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First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of massage therapist was in 1915

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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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