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

Examples of massage therapist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prosecutors pointed to Peterson’s secret affair with Fresno massage therapist Amber Frey. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Book with any of the seasoned team of massage therapists, estheticians, and nail technicians, some of whom have been with the spa for more than a decade. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Diggins noted a lack of regular access to resources such as a cold tub, sauna, massage therapist and IV treatment, which were major points in the collective bargaining agreement players fought for over the last two years. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Justin Warsylewicz is the team’s massage therapist from Calgary and a former Olympic silver medal speed skater. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for massage therapist

• physiotherapist
• psychotherapist