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massage therapist

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

noun

plural

massage therapists
  1. a licensed practitioner of massage therapy.


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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

A massage therapist arrived at the couple’s home and, upon not receiving an answer, called their daughter, Romy Reiner, 27, who lives nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

In addition to a session with a massage therapist, he sometimes rides his Peloton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 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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