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.—
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Borger worked as a part-time massage therapist at Om Grown Yoga and at a chiropractor’s office in Grandview, Missouri, police said.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Mustered grew up in an abusive environment, left home at 15, raised two sons, and built a 26-year career as a massage therapist.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 May 2026
Amenities and experiences While there isn’t an on-site spa, the hotel can coordinate an in-room massage, and my hour with local massage therapist Yulia was such an invigorating way to start my day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
According to the Globe, MacAusland had worked as a massage therapist and as an acupuncturist.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Mustered grew up in an abusive environment, left home at 15, raised two sons, and built a 26-year career as a massage therapist.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 May 2026
Amenities and experiences While there isn’t an on-site spa, the hotel can coordinate an in-room massage, and my hour with local massage therapist Yulia was such an invigorating way to start my day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
According to the Globe, MacAusland had worked as a massage therapist and as an acupuncturist.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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