Massage Therapists

Other parts of a massage therapist’s job are seeing some AI help too. For paperwork and notes, clinics are using AI speech-recognition to draft records and referrals (tech already used by doctors) ^[1]. Some massage products even include AI tools: for instance, a popular percussive massager now has an app with an “AI coach” that suggests recovery exercises and adjusts routines in real time ^[2].

These apps help remind clients about stretches or posture exercises, but therapists still oversee and tailor the plan. Decisions that need human judgment – like referring someone to a doctor, assessing a serious injury, or choosing the exact types of massage – aren’t fully automated. In short, AI can assist with repeatable tasks (consistent massage strokes or record-keeping) ^{[1] [1]}, but the therapist’s hands-on skill and personal care remain essential ^{[3] [2]}.

On the other hand, adoption may be slow because massage is a very personal service. Robots and AI must be expensive to buy and set up, which can be hard for small salons. Many clients simply prefer a human touch and real empathy ^{[1] [2]}.

Laws and ethics around healthcare also mean a licensed therapist must make big decisions. In other fields, AI record tools face strict rules too. In short, even if the tech exists, cost, trust, and regulations will likely limit a fast takeover ^{[1] [2]}.

Therapists today welcome tech that helps with simple tasks, but most agree human skills – care, judgment, and connection – are still key to their work ^{[3] [2]}.