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

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My massage therapist began by gently removing my makeup and applying grapeseed oil, known for its antioxidant properties and non-comedogenic benefits. Tira Urquhart, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025 At Tuesday’s meeting, several massage therapists expressed concerns over a clause to require businesses to hire someone to supervise employees on their massage services. Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025 Daniels is a personal trainer and sports massage therapist from Cheshire, according to his Instagram page. Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Floating between these two groups is Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the massage therapist last seen getting financially jilted by Tanya in Season 1. Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for massage therapist

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First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of massage therapist was in 1915

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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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