SPA THERAPIST

Job Description & Requirements

• Consults with clients before massage to identify and evaluate areas requiring therapeutic treatment.
• Consults with clients to assess their expectations, and asks questions related to pain or discomfort and to learn and/or update their medical histories as necessary and appropriate to the scope of treatment.
• Performs requested or suggested massage techniques, that may include deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Shiatsu, hot stone therapy, Thai massage, and/or sports massage.
• Occasionally communicates with the patient throughout the massage to ensure comfort with pressure levels and techniques being applied.
• Provides a relaxing environment for clients.
• Demonstrates and educates clients on methods to soothe and strengthen targeted muscles and tissues at home may provide reference materials such as printed diagrams and materials or links to websites and videos for further guidance and instruction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to correctly perform a variety of massage techniques including deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Shiatsu, hot stone therapy, Thai massage, or sports massage
• Friendly and courteous demeanor, with ability to help patrons feel welcomed and relaxed.