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The Professional Scope of Practice
Massage Therapy is a recognized professional
health care discipline. There is a growing
demand for the services of Massage
Therapists. The practice of massage therapy
is the assessment of the soft tissue and
joints of the body and the treatment and
prevention of physical dysfunction and pain
of the soft tissue and joints by
manipulation to develop, maintain,
rehabilitate or augment physical function,
or relieve pain. Requires taking
The Introduction to Massage Course.
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Career
Opportunities |
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Registered Massage Therapists have a
vast range of employment
opportunities. Therapists may own
and manage private clinics, or
select employment from: |
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Chiropractic clinics |
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Medical and health centres |
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Private physician offices |
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Nursing homes |
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Professional and amateur sports
teams |
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Fitness institutes |
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Aesthetic spas |
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Private industry teaching
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Certification
After successful completion of the Massage
Therapy Program at Canadian Therapeutic
College, graduates will be recommended for
the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Certification Examinations to become a
Registered Massage Therapist. |
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