04/01/2026
I had a conversation this morning with one of my gym buddies between sets. They called me a "masseuse". I corrected them, I'm a massage therapist. They asked what the difference is, and so I educated them.
A few minutes later, another buddy came into the conversation and was shocked to learn the difference.
I have been called a masseuse many times in my career, and I continue to correct people. Many don't know the difference. So here's a little low down for you!
A "masseuse" entails an illicit service of the sexual nature.
A massage therapist:
- is licensed or registered with a governing body in their province/state
- has MANY hours of schooling to learn the anatomy and physiology and we're able to treat many conditions
- continues to educate themselves and learn new/specialized modalities
I am a Registered Massage Therapist, and I'm proud of what I do ❤️