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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The state would be able to discipline licensed workers ranging from doctors and nurses to dentists and massage therapists for failing to report such incidents.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The Mark Hotel’s ultra-luxe World Cup Extravaganza package includes a four-night penthouse stay over the final weekend, with a butler, on-call massage therapist, and private terrace cocktails and caviar, plus access to the final match via helicopter.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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
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Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The Mark Hotel’s ultra-luxe World Cup Extravaganza package includes a four-night penthouse stay over the final weekend, with a butler, on-call massage therapist, and private terrace cocktails and caviar, plus access to the final match via helicopter.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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