Massage Therapist Resume Template

A finished one-page massage therapist resume with the duties, tools and credentials employers look for. Download it as Word or PDF, print it, or change every line in the builder.

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Names, employers and dates on the sample are invented. Duties and software come from O*NET 31.0; credentials were checked against the sources listed below.

Licenses and certifications

  • Massage Therapist License State Board of Massage Therapy Required in most states
  • Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Optional, valued by employers

Sources: www.bls.gov

Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.

Skills to list

  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Sports Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Prenatal Massage
  • Client Intake Assessment
  • Hot Stone Technique

Software and tools

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Scheduling software
  • AppointmentQuest Online Appointment Manager
  • ICS Software SammyUSA
  • Land Software Customer Pro-File
  • Massage Suite
  • WinCity Custom Software WinCity Massage SOAP Notes

Duties to describe on a massage therapist resume

  • Massaged and kneaded muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  • Applied finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
  • Conferred with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  • Maintained massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
  • Treated clients in professional settings or traveled to clients' offices and homes.
  • Developed and proposed client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.

Titles along the way

  1. Massage Therapist
  2. Licensed Massage Therapist
  3. Lead/Spa Massage Therapist

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