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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—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Newcomers include Manny Jacinto as Renato, the North Pole’s resident massage therapist and holistic healer; Dulcé Sloan as Janice, a North Pole post office clerk; and Danny Pudi as Chef Geoff, the master chef at the Fruitcake Factory.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
There were massage therapists and tarot card readers.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025
At the Mission Viejo location, the massage therapists specialize in Thai massage, reiki, reflexology and cranial sacral.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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