Bodyworker

As a Bodyworker, you will alleviate pain and support rehabilitation within your clients by improving their physical function, range of motion, and posture. Bodyworkers work with clients that present with pain due to injury, disease, or disability. Some Bodyworkers may specialize in particular areas of the body or work with unique populations, like prenatal clients or athletes, but most provide a range of services to meet the needs of their clients.

What Bodyworkers Do

The day-to-day of a Bodyworker might include:

• Preparing treatment areas and equipment for clients
• Consulting with clients to discuss their needs and goals
• Using massage, stretching, and other techniques to reduce pain and improve mobility
• Providing clients with exercises and stretches to do at home
• Educating clients on body mechanics and healthy habits
• Maintaining accurate records of client treatments

How to Become a Bodyworker

There is no one-size-fits-all path to becoming a Bodyworker, but there are some general steps that most Bodyworkers follow. These steps include:

1. Completing a massage therapy or bodywork training program
2. Passing a national certification exam
3. Obtaining a state license
4. Gaining experience by working in a clinic or spa