Masseur/masseuse Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Masseur/masseuse Do?
Masseurs/masseuses perform massages to help their clients relax and de-stress according to their preferences. They use appropriate massages, equipment and oils and also instruct their clients on techniques to improve relaxation.
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Where Do I Start?
Contraindications
The condition under which a normally beneficial treatment can be harmful and have a counterproductive effect on a person's health.
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Skills You Need to Become a Masseur/masseuse
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialContraindications knowledge
The condition under which a normally beneficial treatment can be harmful and have a counterproductive effect on a person's health.
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EssentialMassage Theory knowledge
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.
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EssentialMassage Types knowledge
Techniques used and types of massage therapies such as shiatsu, deep tissue massage, Swedish, hot stone and Thai massage.
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EssentialAccept Own Accountability skill
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
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EssentialApply Massage Therapy skill
Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
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.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialMaintain Customer Service skill
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EssentialMaintain Personal Hygiene Standards skill
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EssentialMaintain Privacy Of Service Users skill
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.
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EssentialManage Personal Professional Development skill
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice …
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialDevelop Personalised Massage Plan skill
Determine the massage treatment to be applied based on the medical diagnosis, the prescription plan, and according to the condition of the patient.
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EssentialGive Massages skill
Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.
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Optional Skills (5 of 36 displayed)
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OptionalReflexology knowledge
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 …
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OptionalBalneotherapy knowledge
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.
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OptionalEnergy Therapy knowledge
Alternative medicine therapy which assumes that healers use the channel healing energy to get positive effects on the patients` well-being.
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OptionalFasciatherapy knowledge
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 …
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OptionalShiatsu knowledge
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 …
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OptionalSkin Types knowledge
The different skin types, such as dry, normal, oily, and sensitive.
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OptionalMusculoskeletal Anatomy knowledge
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, …
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OptionalCosmetic Manicure knowledge
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 …
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OptionalElectrotherapy knowledge
The type of medical treatment using electrical stimulation.
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OptionalHydrotherapy knowledge
The practice used to treat diseases or maintain overall health using water.
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OptionalCosmetics knowledge
The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.
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OptionalEtiopathy knowledge
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 …
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OptionalKinetics knowledge
The study of movement and its causes.
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OptionalCosmetic Pedicure knowledge
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.
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OptionalAdminister Appointments skill
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
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OptionalApply Acupuncture skill
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 …
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OptionalDevelop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship skill
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
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OptionalEnsure Proper Appointment Administration skill
Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.
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OptionalMaintain Equipment skill
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
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OptionalMaintain Professional Administration skill
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
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OptionalManage A Small-to-medium Business skill
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalProcess Payments skill
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 …
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OptionalShow Entrepreneurial Spirit skill
demonstrate a proactive attitude and determination to achieve success in business
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OptionalAdminister Hydrotherapy skill
Formulate treatment plans and provide hydrotherapy treatment.
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OptionalApply Aromatherapy skill
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.
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OptionalApply Deep Tissue Massage skill
Apply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.
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OptionalApply Sports Massage skill
Perform massage techniques meant to address and help recover sports injuries such as sprains, torn ligaments and broken limbs.
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OptionalApply Thermotherapy skill
Use heating and cooling techniques to treat musculoskeletal injuries and soft tissue injuries.
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OptionalConduct Pregnancy Massages skill
Perform massages for pregnant women to sooth the discomfort as well as making the labour process easier.
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OptionalLiaise With Industry Experts skill
Consult and cooperate with industry experts who handle matter that is relevant to you and your business.
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OptionalPerform Facial Treatment skill
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.
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OptionalPerform Shiatsu Massages skill
Perform massages on clients to reduce their stress and pain according to the shiatsu principles, based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine.
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OptionalPluck Hair skill
Use tweezers or electric devices to remove hair by mechanically grasping them and pulling them out of the roots.
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OptionalProvide Individual Exercise Programmes skill
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 …
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OptionalUse Hair Removal Lasers skill
Use lasers that remove hair by exposing the hair to pulses of laser light that destroy hair follicles.
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