Thalassotherapist
たらそてらぴすと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A specialist who provides heat, cooling, and massage therapies using marine resources such as seawater, seaweed, and sea mud to promote physical and mental health and relaxation.
Description
Thalassotherapists are professionals who perform unique thalassotherapies such as warm seawater baths, seaweed packs, and sea mud wraps. At spas, resort facilities, and fitness clubs, they design treatment plans combining marine resources and elicit effects such as blood circulation promotion, detoxification, and moisturizing through massage and equipment operation. They ascertain physical conditions and requests through counseling, perform effective and safe treatments, and pay attention to hygiene management and proper temperature control of equipment.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of health-conscious attitudes and the wellness market, demand for spas and resorts incorporating thalassotherapy is increasing. Utilization in elderly care and medical collaboration fields is also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Attentive and considerate / Good listener / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Dispatched employee / Freelance / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Junior therapist → Senior therapist → Spa manager → Facility management → Independent practice
Required Skills
Heat/cooling equipment operation management / Hygiene management / Marine resource utilization techniques / Massage techniques
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because appropriate temperature management and precise techniques are required. |
| Communication Skills | To listen to customers' physical conditions and requests and propose optimal treatments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because treatments involve extensive standing work and require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Aromatherapy Certification
- Esthetician Skill Certification
Aliases
- Thalassotherapist
Related Jobs
- Aromatherapist
- Esthetician
- Massage Therapist
- Spa Therapist