Anma Therapist
あんまし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A nationally qualified professional who performs massage and shiatsu by stimulating muscles, meridians, and acupoints to improve blood circulation and alleviate pain.
Description
Anma therapists use manual techniques such as anma (massage), shiatsu, and massage to stimulate muscles, meridians, and acupoints (pressure points), promoting blood circulation, alleviating pain, and aiding fatigue recovery. They are nationally qualified professionals who assess patients' symptoms through interviews and observation, providing tailored treatments. They work in diverse settings including hospitals, clinics, treatment centers, welfare facilities, home-visit services, spas, and salons, often collaborating with doctors, physical therapists, and other professionals. They can also open their own practices and operate treatment centers.
Future Outlook
With an aging society, demand for home-visit massage and rehabilitation is expanding, and from the perspective of containing medical costs, the need for manual therapy is expected to continue increasing.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Details / Compassionate / Observant / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Freelance / Hospital/Clinic Employment / Independent Practice / Treatment Center Employment / Visiting Treatments
Career Path
Clinic Employment → Hospital/Clinic Employment → Home-visit Massage → Spa/Salon Employment → Independent Practice → Sports Team Trainer
Required Skills
Anatomy and Physiology / Interview and Observation Techniques / Knowledge of Meridians and Acupoints / Manual Therapy
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Foreign Language Support / Hygiene Management / Rehabilitation Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately press treatment areas and prevent injuries |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand patients' complaints and perform treatments safely |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously acquire knowledge of anatomy and manual therapy |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina to sustain long hours of standing work and manual techniques |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few opportunities for calculations or data analysis |
Related Qualifications
- National Qualification for Anma Massage Shiatsu Therapist
Aliases
- Anma Therapist
- Massage Therapist
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