spa therapist

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

Work Setting:

• Day spa

Tasks:

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
• Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Maintain records of treatments given
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
• Provide therapeutic foot massage
• Facials

Security and Safety:

• Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: