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massage therapist

American  
[muh-sahzh ther-uh-pist] / məˈsɑʒ ˈθɛr ə pɪst /

noun

massage therapists plural
  1. a licensed practitioner of massage therapy.


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noun

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Nicolas Taffarel, Maradona’s massage therapist, was alarmed during visits when he noticed a lot of swelling, including in his eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The tragedy had plunged Lamphere into single parenthood, changing diapers, making meals, doing the bedtime routine all by herself, all while trying to bring in what money she could as a massage therapist.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The freelance writer and massage therapist is now 51 and still hasn’t done those things.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

I’ve recently begun my own training as a massage therapist, wanting to learn a skill that has nothing to do with a computer but everything to do with people.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Come on, let's get you up and into bed, and then I'm going to have a doctor and a massage therapist sent in.

From Eastern Standard Tribe by Doctorow, Cory

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