A massage therapist is in charge of taking clients through the many service options and assisting them in selecting the types of massages that will be most beneficial to them. Massage therapists give massages in such a way that they don't injure themselves or their clients' wrists or other body parts. A massage therapist also takes a thorough medical history from clients, including any injuries or medical illnesses such as diabetes. Massage therapists can work at spas, hospitals, and rehabilitation clinics, among other places.

Skills required for a Massage Therapist role

  • Hot Stone Massage 
  • Client Service Excellence 
  • Deep and Soft Tissue Massage 
  • Shiatsu Massage 
  • Prenatal Massage 
  • Trigger Point  Therapy
  • Cross-Selling Strategies 
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Referral Generation 

What recruiters look for in a Massage Therapist resume: 

  • Evaluate clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
  • Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used
  • Consult with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful
  • Massage and knead the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance

What can make your Massage Therapist resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in massage therapy:

  • Professional massage therapist committed to instilling a sense of rest and relaxation in customers at premium day spas and 4-star resort hotels. Dedicated to assisting others via the therapeutic advantages of massage. Offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western massage therapies, while providing excellent customer service. 

Targeted job description 

  • Guide clients through our service offerings and help them choose the types of massages that would benefit them most
  • Take detailed histories from clients, including information about any injuries or conditions, such as diabetes
  • Design sessions around clients’ specific complaints or problem areas

Related Academic Background

  • Diploma Massage Therapy & Panchakarma | Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University 

Sample Resume of Massage Therapist in Text Format

Mohini Sharma 

Massage Therapist 

+9876763767388 | mohinisharma@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohini-sharma/ 

SUMMARY

Professional massage therapist committed to instilling a sense of rest and relaxation in customers at premium day spas and 4-star resort hotels. Dedicated to assisting others via the therapeutic advantages of massage. Offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western massage therapies, while providing excellent customer service. 

EMPLOYMENT 

Massage Therapist

ClubCorp | 2018 - Present 

  • 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. 
  • Use complementary aids, such as hot/cold compresses, ice, massage oil, and Biofreeze gel to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being. 
  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance. 
  • Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation,  and rehabilitative exercises. 

Key Achievements: 

  • Tripled massage revenues and nearly doubled total spa sales within one year due to acclaimed services delivery and effective marketing, cross-selling and social media initiatives. 
  • Built a successful return and referral business base with a booked-to-capacity schedule by providing top-rated massage treatments personalised to client needs. 

Massage Therapist

Sand Creek Country Club 2015 - 2018 

  • Developed a membership program to build clientele & establish constant volumes. 
  • Assisted in providing services that help reduce pain and improve mobility through ultrasound, use of hot and cold packs, stretches to improve ROM. 
  • Developed business and provided massage therapy modalities to a large client base of individuals. 
  • Presented various groups on the benefits of massage therapy to increase client base. 
  • Provided pain management through massage therapy. 
  • Performed consecutive 30,60, 80-minute quality massage therapy sessions, and maintained excellent client relationships to drive repeat clientele. 
  • Worked alongside personal trainers to achieve the best physical results possible from athletic clients (golfers, tennis players, marathon runners). 

EDUCATION 

Diploma Massage Therapy & Panchakarma | Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University 

SKILLS 

  • Hot Stone Massage 
  • Client Service Excellence 
  • Deep and Soft Tissue Massage 
  • Shiatsu Massage 
  • Prenatal Massage 
  • Trigger Point  Therapy
  • Cross-Selling Strategies 
  • Referral Generation 

COURSES 

  • Certificate in Body Therapy Treatment 
  • Certificate in Western Therapies