Massage Therapists
O*NET Code: 31-9011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Bodywork TherapistCertified Massage Therapist (CMT)Clinical Massage TherapistDeep Tissue Massage TherapistIntegrated Deep Tissue Massage TherapistLicensed Massage Practitioner (LMP)Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)Massage OperatorMassage TherapistMasseurMasseuseMassotherapistMechanotherapistMedical Massage TherapistRegistered Massage Therapist (RMT)RolferSkin TherapistSoft Tissue SpecialistSpa Massage TherapistSwedish Masseuse
⚡ Skills (11)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
+ 1 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Microsoft Excel
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🔥Microsoft Word
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0AppointmentQuest Online Appointment Manager
Calendar and scheduling software
0ICS Software SammyUSA
Medical software
0Land Software Customer Pro-File
Medical software
0Massage Suite
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Spreadsheet software
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0WinCity Custom Software WinCity Massage SOAP Notes
Medical software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Massage Therapists → Recreational Therapists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (58% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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