A massage therapist is responsible for treating clients through soft tissue manipulation while maintaining a safe and relaxing experience. The therapist should be good at perceiving client wishes and needs through spoken language, body language and other cues and modifying their treatments accordingly.
What is spa therapist job description?
Spa Therapist responsibilities include: Delivering a variety of spa services (body treatments, massages, facials, waxing and manicure/pedicure) in a safe and comfortable manner. Maintaining equipment and sample inventory of products. Acknowledging and responding to relevant customer queries, needs and expectations.
What qualifications do I need to be a spa therapist?
Most Spa Therapists will have a BTEC National Diploma in beauty therapy, an NVQ Level 3 in spa therapy, or an equivalent health or beauty qualification. Entry to these courses is usually with three or four GCSE’s (A*-C), or an NVQ Level 2 in beauty therapy. English, maths and science are useful GCSE subjects.
What makes massage therapist unique?
A trained massage therapist is able to isolate specific muscles or muscle groups to treat localized pain. Beyond that, as the different layers of musculature are stimulated and the body end of the extremities are thoroughly worked, the body begins to open itself up more freely.
Do you need to be qualified to be a beauty therapist?
So, what qualifications do you need to be a beauty therapist? For those who wish to be fully qualified beauty therapists, you will need to complete an NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy. Whilst studying for these, you can start gaining experience through working as an assistant in a salon.
Is it OK to get massage every week?
The answer depends on your pain and physical needs, your stress and emotional needs, and of course, your budget. Receiving massage regularly will have the most benefit. A massage once a week, or every two weeks would be ideal, but may not be realistic for every person.
