Massage Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide, learn, remember and perform all Keswick Hall Spa treatments as outlined in the protocol manual.
• Make guests physically and emotionally comfortable while providing massage and spa services.
• Drape guest appropriately and conservatively, exposing only the body part being addressed.
• Identify a wide range of muscular symptoms and disorders, using a well-rounded knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology.
• Prescribe homecare as appropriate.
• Clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management, both orally and in writing using correct spelling and grammar, in person and on the phone.
• Multitask, be well organized, maintain concentration, focus on details, think clearly and follow up.
• Work cohesively with other departments and spa team members.
• Participate in a conversation for lengths of time without talking about self.
• Listen more than talk - 80% listening, 20% talking - encouraging the guest to be silent during their treatment and work in silence if guest does not want to talk.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a state or nationally certified school of massage indicating a minimum of 500 hours of training in a state approved massage training program.
• Current and active Virginia State Massage License.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Massage Therapist.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of the theory, contraindications and benefits of massage and body treatments.
• Exceptional skill in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage and at least two other modalities.