Low to No Risk

11

Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

1

Extreme Risk

1

• 0.5Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
• 0.8Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• 0.3Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
• 1.5Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
• 0.7Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• 1.5Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• 2Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
• 0.5Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
• 1Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.
• 2.4Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
• 0.6Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.

15.4% of Massage Therapists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics