Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 10 - Health and related fields
• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.35 - Somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services

51.3501 - Massage therapy/therapeutic massage

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. These programs include courses in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counselling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • massage therapist
  • massage therapy
  • reflexology
  • registered massage therapist (RMT)
  • spa practitioner
  • therapeutic massage

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• Exclusion(s)

  • acupressure(51.3502)
  • kinesiology(31.0505)
  • kinesiotherapy(51.2311)
  • master esthetician(12.0414)
  • somatic bodywork(51.3503)