Massage Therapist Health Associate Professionals

The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …

The different skin types, such as dry, normal, oily, and sensitive.

The condition under which a normally beneficial treatment can be harmful and have a counterproductive effect on a person's health.

Principles of holistic therapeutic body massage, the application of massage techniques and the appropriate body posture, massage sequences and different mediums, massage benefits and contraindications.

Techniques used and types of massage therapies such as shiatsu, deep tissue massage, Swedish, hot stone and Thai massage.

The human musculoskeletal system, comprising of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, joints and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together. The human musculoskeletal system's primary functions, …

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Respect and maintain the dignity and privacy of the client, protecting his or her confidential information and clearly explaining policies about confidentiality to the client and other parties involved.

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Determine the massage treatment to be applied based on the medical diagnosis, the prescription plan, and according to the condition of the patient.

Ask the healthcare user about his medical condition and physical well-being and the desired results to be achieved through the suggested therapy and follow the prescribed treatment.

Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.

The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.

The study of movement and its causes.

The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.

The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.

The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.

The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.

The structure and function of health care services.

The practice used to treat diseases or maintain overall health using water.

The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.

The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.

Prevention and treatement of injuries or conditions resulted from a physical activity or sport.

The use of therapeutic baths to treat a variety of conditions, through relaxation, massage or stimulation techniques. This includes the beneficial properties of mineral waters and mud-wrapping techniques.

Various elements of a manicure, such as the cutting and shaping of toe- or fingernails, removing excess callouses and cuticle around nails, and applying a protective or decorative coat of …

Treatment of the feet and toenails for cosmetic and embellishment purposes. It includes the cleaning of dead skin and the appliance of nail polish and other cosmetic techniques.

The type of medical treatment using electrical stimulation.

Alternative medicine therapy which assumes that healers use the channel healing energy to get positive effects on the patients` well-being.

Alternative medicine therapy which has as its basis the idea that the practitioner uses only his hands to treat the patients' symptoms on longer term by diagnosing the deeper cause …

A manual therapy applied on the fascia (the connective tissue woven through the entire body) which is used for the treatment of physical or psychological disorders such as pain and …

Light techniques and strokes applied to sooth the lymphatic and circulatory systems. The structure and function of the lymphatic system, of the blood vessels of head and neck and contraindications …

The application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and …

The alternative medicine technique based on the belief that universal energy is transmitted to the patient through the palms of the practitioner.

The complementary medicine massage therapy which is based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine and it is performed by finger massages on clients to reduce their stress and …

The traditional medicine practice, originally conceived as a martial art, which is based on Chinese philosophical principles and is known for its defense training and health benefits.

Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.

Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.

Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.

Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay …

demonstrate a proactive attitude and determination to achieve success in business

Formulate treatment plans and provide hydrotherapy treatment.

Use the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to produce massage blends, cream or lotions and help improve the physical and emotional health and well-being.

Apply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.

Perform massage techniques meant to address and help recover sports injuries such as sprains, torn ligaments and broken limbs.

Use heating and cooling techniques to treat musculoskeletal injuries and soft tissue injuries.

Perform massages for pregnant women to sooth the discomfort as well as making the labour process easier.

Consult and cooperate with industry experts who handle matter that is relevant to you and your business.

Perform all kinds of treatments to improve the health and attractiveness of the facial skin, such as facial masks, scrubs, eyebrow tinting, peels, hair removal and make-up.

Use tweezers or electric devices to remove hair by mechanically grasping them and pulling them out of the roots.

Provide a range of exercise programmes in accordance with the needs of the clients by applying principles of exercise programming, and modifying and moderating as necessary to support effective and …

Use lasers that remove hair by exposing the hair to pulses of laser light that destroy hair follicles.