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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Justin Warsylewicz is the team’s massage therapist from Calgary and a former Olympic silver medal speed skater.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The wellness center has a sauna, a full-time massage therapist, and fitness classes.
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25 June 2026
Barker was encouraged to try breathwork by his massage therapist.
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Raven Brunner,
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18 June 2026
The state would be able to discipline licensed workers ranging from doctors and nurses to dentists and massage therapists for failing to report such incidents.
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Emily Hoerner,
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12 June 2026
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The wellness center has a sauna, a full-time massage therapist, and fitness classes.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Barker was encouraged to try breathwork by his massage therapist.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The state would be able to discipline licensed workers ranging from doctors and nurses to dentists and massage therapists for failing to report such incidents.
—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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