Facial Therapist

Role overview

Assessment and treatment

• Conduct client consultations and health screenings; assess muscle tension, posture, movement restrictions, and recovery needs.
• Identify contraindications, create personalized treatment plans, and maintain client records.
• Provide sports, deep tissue, recovery, pre-event, post-event, trigger point, myofascial release, stretch, muscle activation, and appropriate relaxation massage.
• Provide cupping and IASTM when certified, and lymphatic drainage when qualified.
• Support athletes before competitions and with post-event recovery; assist injury prevention and monitor recovery progress.

Injury prevention and education

• Identify muscular imbalances, teach stretching techniques, recommend recovery protocols, and suggest corrective exercises within scope.
• Refer clients to physiotherapists or physicians when required.
• Educate clients on recovery, hydration, warm-ups and cool-downs, foam rolling, stretching, injury prevention, home care, and exercise recovery.

Records, hygiene, and client care

• Maintain assessment forms, treatment notes, progress reports, consent forms, incident reports, and referral notes.
• Prepare treatment rooms, maintain sanitation, sterilize equipment after each client, stock oils, linens, and supplies, and report maintenance issues.
• Deliver a strong client experience, follow up, build long-term relationships, maintain confidentiality, and recommend wellness packages where appropriate.
• Review appointments, assist the multidisciplinary team, and attend meetings and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or degree in Massage Therapy, Sports Massage, Physical Therapy Assistant, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in sports massage or rehabilitation; experience with athletes is preferred.
• One or more of Sports Massage Certification, Massage Therapy License, or CPR & First Aid.
• Dry Needling certification is optional; Cupping, IASTM, and Kinesiology Taping certifications are preferred.
• Skills include anatomy, musculoskeletal assessment, massage techniques, sports recovery protocols, communication, ethics, time management, documentation, teamwork, client education, and problem solving.

Professional and physical standards

• Maintain client confidentiality, follow health and safety regulations, and practice within professional scope.
• Maintain professional appearance, wear company uniform and identification, attend mandatory training, and comply with company procedures and ethical standards.
• Able to stand for extended periods, with strength, stamina, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive massage techniques safely.
• Able to lift and position equipment when required.

Employment and pay

• Full-time position.
• Pay is up to AED 5,000 per month.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.