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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Wang also misrepresented herself as holding current aesthetician, massage therapist and hair salon licenses on a loan application to the American Lending Center, the DA's office said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
For decades, Steph worked as a massage therapist for Olympic athletes.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Equipped with steam cabinets, whirlpool tubs, and massage therapists, Buckstaff Bathhouse offers separate floors for men and women, and its no-reservation policy for baths and massages works in favor of travelers who want to take a spontaneous trip to the healing waters.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.
—City News Service, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
For decades, Steph worked as a massage therapist for Olympic athletes.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Equipped with steam cabinets, whirlpool tubs, and massage therapists, Buckstaff Bathhouse offers separate floors for men and women, and its no-reservation policy for baths and massages works in favor of travelers who want to take a spontaneous trip to the healing waters.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.
—City News Service, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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