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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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
Ravens star kicker Justin Tucker allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior at four upscale spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, according to six massage therapists per the Baltimore Banner.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Wise holds her own as Nicole, a widow and single mother studying to be a massage therapist.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
They’re modeled after the way a massage therapist uses their body parts as tools, kneading with the blade of the hand at one point, then pressing or rolling with the heel of the palm, the elbow or forearm.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Ravens star kicker Justin Tucker allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior at four upscale spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, according to six massage therapists per the Baltimore Banner.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Wise holds her own as Nicole, a widow and single mother studying to be a massage therapist.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
They’re modeled after the way a massage therapist uses their body parts as tools, kneading with the blade of the hand at one point, then pressing or rolling with the heel of the palm, the elbow or forearm.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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