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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One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.
—City News Service, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
According to The New York Times, the couple’s daughter, Romy, went to the Los Angeles home after receiving a call from a massage therapist who was unable to gain access to the property.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
But a complementary practitioner, like a massage therapist, may be a useful addition to your care team.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
There's a chance your first Aescape session may not fully measure up to your favorite local massage therapist, but don't worry.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
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City News Service, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
According to The New York Times, the couple’s daughter, Romy, went to the Los Angeles home after receiving a call from a massage therapist who was unable to gain access to the property.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
But a complementary practitioner, like a massage therapist, may be a useful addition to your care team.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
There's a chance your first Aescape session may not fully measure up to your favorite local massage therapist, but don't worry.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for massage therapist
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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