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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Massey relied on the training staff and the club’s massage therapist.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Legal challenges Meanwhile, legal charges were brought against Sonko in February 2021 that accused him of rape and of leveling death threats against the person who accused him, a young massage therapist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
The texture is also designed to replicate the feel of a massage therapist’s hands for deeper stimulation.
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The rule, set to take effect May 1, will apply to beauty professionals, massage therapists, water well drillers, pump installers and several other professions.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Legal challenges Meanwhile, legal charges were brought against Sonko in February 2021 that accused him of rape and of leveling death threats against the person who accused him, a young massage therapist.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
The texture is also designed to replicate the feel of a massage therapist’s hands for deeper stimulation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The rule, set to take effect May 1, will apply to beauty professionals, massage therapists, water well drillers, pump installers and several other professions.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for massage therapist
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“Massage therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage%20therapist. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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