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 jurors work in a diverse array of fields, with an architect and scientist sitting alongside a deli clerk and massage therapist.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 May 2025
Here, a massage therapist eased my sore muscles after days spent bonefishing, snorkeling, hiking, and scuba diving.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Running races frequently feature massage stations, many high-end gyms offer post-workout rub downs and most elite sports teams have a massage therapist on staff.
—Christie Aschwanden, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Among them are an investment analyst, a physician assistant, a massage therapist and a deli clerk.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 May 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 May 2025
Here, a massage therapist eased my sore muscles after days spent bonefishing, snorkeling, hiking, and scuba diving.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Running races frequently feature massage stations, many high-end gyms offer post-workout rub downs and most elite sports teams have a massage therapist on staff.
—Christie Aschwanden, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Among them are an investment analyst, a physician assistant, a massage therapist and a deli clerk.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 May 2025
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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