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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Her neighbors in the 'collective' include a massage therapist and another Black maternal healthcare nonprofit called Mama Sana Vibrant Woman.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 23 June 2024
Under it, if a state requires a minimum of 500 hours to become a licensed massage therapist and a massage therapy program requires 600 hours, students can enroll but won’t qualify for federal student aid.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Athletes not affiliated with clubs also have to get their coaches, massage therapists, physical therapists, agents and family members there.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 19 June 2024
The drivers, massage therapists, and staff were all part of the local community.
—Josephine Wong, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 23 June 2024
Under it, if a state requires a minimum of 500 hours to become a licensed massage therapist and a massage therapy program requires 600 hours, students can enroll but won’t qualify for federal student aid.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Athletes not affiliated with clubs also have to get their coaches, massage therapists, physical therapists, agents and family members there.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 19 June 2024
The drivers, massage therapists, and staff were all part of the local community.
—Josephine Wong, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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