Massage therapy is a set of body strokes, medically proven beneficial to a severe patient or to a normal person. Massage therapists are the trained experts who can work out the massage strokes on different body parts of a person. As a trained professional, they are completely aware of the consequences of each type of stroke on the body of a particular person.
In the recent years, massage therapy’s popularity is growing tremendously and in turn, demands more massage therapists! Typically, a massage therapist can work at a salon, spa or at a sports centre. Massage therapists have to acquire a license issued by the federal or a state health council.
Refer to the below given sample resume for massage therapist.
Sample Massage Therapist Resume:
Tom Green
456, X Street, Y Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA-90003
(123) 456-7890
tom@email.com
Career Objective:
To seek the position of massage therapist in a well reputed salon/spa
Summary of Qualifications:
- Highly experienced massage therapists with 4+ years of experience
- Worked with thousands of clients giving successful results and good service track records
- In depth knowledge of the theory behind the massage strokes accompanied by perfect practical dexterity
- Deep knowledge of fundamentals of human physiology. Able to identify exact massage needs of a person by studying his/her previous medical history
- Excellent hand-eye coordination. Able to vary the intensity and speed of strokes to suit to the client’s body conditions
- Thorough knowledge of Swedish massage therapy. Familiar with some other leading massage therapies applied at other parts of the globe
- Good English communication skills. Able to interact with clients from all age groups and make them feel comfortable by conversing during the massage sessions
- Extremely planned and professional approach towards the job
Professional Work Experience:
ABC Salon and Massage Center, Los Angeles CA (2005-Present)
Massage Therapist
- Studying the medical history of a client before beginning actual massage session
- Interacting with the client to understand their commonly occurring symptoms, any severe, unrevealed health related fact and their routine lifestyle
- Informing client about the various activities performed during the massage session and benefits of each activity
- Assisting the client in lying down on the massage table
- Instructing the client for attaining appropriate and comfortable positioning on the table
- Applying the suitable massage strokes on the client’s body parts following a proper process sequence
- Applying light oils / lotions to enhance the effects of the applied strokes
- Conversing with the clients to inform them about the currently ongoing stroke
- Maintaining good harmony among the strokes applied
- Leaving the client alone for some time after finishing the massage session, for post-massage body relaxation
- Interacting with the client and recording their feedback about the session
Academic education:
- Bachelor of Health Sciences from California State University, Los Angeles, CA (2003)
- Post graduate diploma in massage therapy from California State University, Los Angeles, CA (2005)
References: Will be available on request
