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.Library Journal

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The texture is also designed to replicate the feel of a massage therapist’s hands for deeper stimulation. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 The rule, set to take effect May 1, will apply to beauty professionals, massage therapists, water well drillers, pump installers and several other professions. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 There have been 19 massage therapists disciplined by the state since 2024. Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 Their concierge service strives to provide anything guests may require, from a wellness network of massage therapists to a partnership with a local gym. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for massage therapist

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First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of massage therapist was in 1915

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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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