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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Mental health practitioners, alternative health providers, massage therapists, Reiki practitioners and a yogi can all be accessed at the wellness tent.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
McClain, 23, had been forcibly restrained by police, who stopped him in response to a suspicious person complaint as the massage therapist walked home from a convenience store in 2019.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 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
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Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
McClain, 23, had been forcibly restrained by police, who stopped him in response to a suspicious person complaint as the massage therapist walked home from a convenience store in 2019.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 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
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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