Licensed massage therapist with 6 years in clinical and spa settings, giving about 25 sessions a week. Hold a 72% rebooking rate and a 3-week waitlist built mostly on chiropractor and physical therapist referrals. Skilled in deep tissue, myofascial release and prenatal massage.
Give about 25 sessions a week of deep tissue, myofascial release, sports and prenatal massage based on each client's intake and goals
Keep a 72% rebooking rate and a 3-week waitlist, mostly from chiropractor and PT referrals
Write SOAP notes in Jane App and bill auto injury and workers' compensation claims
Adjust pressure and positioning for clients with pregnancy, arthritis and post-surgical restrictions
Massage Therapist, Mountain Laurel Day Spa (Asheville, NC)
Jun 2020 – Jan 2022
Gave about 30 Swedish, hot stone and couples sessions a week
Helped raise retail add-on sales 18% by recommending home-care products after sessions
Education
Diploma, Therapeutic Massage (650 hours), Piedmont Institute of Massage Therapy (Aug 2019 – May 2020)
Skills
Techniques: deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point, sports, prenatal, Swedish
Clinical: client intake, SOAP notes, contraindication screening, body mechanics
Business: Jane App, rebooking, auto injury and workers' comp billing
Licensure: North Carolina LMBT, MBLEx, CPR
How to write a Massage Therapist resume
A strong Massage Therapist resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Massage Therapist resume FAQ
What should a Massage Therapist resume include?
A Massage Therapist resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Massage Therapist?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Massage Therapist roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Massage Therapist resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Massage Therapist put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Massage Therapist roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong Massage Therapist resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."