Massage therapists need knowledge in the following areas:

• Customer and Personal Service: Providing special services to customers based on their needs.
• Biology: Cells, plants, and animals and how they function.
• English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
• Psychology: People, their actions, and mental processes and how to treat problems.
• Medicine and Dentistry: Injuries and illnesses and plans for treatment.
• Public Safety and Security: How to protect people and property.
• Sales and Marketing: The methods for selling products and services.