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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Rob and Michele’s bodies were found by Romy, who was called to the house after a massage therapist couldn’t reach the couple, according to the New York Times. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025 According to The New York Times, their daughter Romy entered the Los Angeles home after receiving a call from a massage therapist who was unable to access the property. Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 Their daugher Romy reportedly entered the house and found her father’s dead body after a massage therapist couldn’t contact her parents. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 18 Dec. 2025 Ost was a licensed massage therapist who offered services at his home and at clients' homes. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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