Compensation: $70–$78 per clinical hour, based on experience, training, trauma-informed or myofascial treatment background, clinical fit, and caseload development.
Genovese Trauma & PTSD Recovery is a boutique, trauma-focused private practice located in Edmonton’s Glenora neighbourhood. We specialize in evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, occupational trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and related concerns.
We are currently seeking a Registered Massage Therapist to join our integrated trauma recovery clinic as an independent contractor. This opportunity is best suited to an RMT who is interested in trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware bodywork and who wants to build a thoughtful, consistent practice within a calm, professional, and clinically grounded setting.
Our integrated model includes psychotherapy, trauma-informed massage therapy, and acupuncture, with trauma-informed yoga programming also in development. The goal is not simply to offer multiple services under one roof, but to support whole-person recovery by addressing the mind, body, and nervous system in a coordinated and respectful way.
The Role
This is an independent contractor massage therapy role in Edmonton designed for a Registered Massage Therapist who is interested in building and sustaining a stable, part-time caseload within an established integrated care clinic.
This role is intended for a therapist who wants to develop a consistent presence within the clinic over time. We are looking for someone who values continuity of care, professional integrity, and long-term fit within the clinic’s integrated model.
The role is:
- Part time with the potential to grow
- Designed to grow over time based on consistency, fit, client retention, and clinic demand
- Ideal for an RMT interested in trauma-informed care, myofascial treatment, nervous system regulation, chronic stress, and complex client presentations
Clinical Fit
We are especially interested in an RMT whose work is grounded in trauma-informed care, nervous-system-aware bodywork, and evidence-informed massage therapy.
Areas of alignment may include:
- Trauma-informed massage therapy
- Myofascial therapy or myofascial release
- Gentle therapeutic massage or Swedish-style relaxation massage
- Nervous-system-informed bodywork
- Pain-informed and stress-informed massage therapy
- Chronic tension and stress-related physical symptoms
- Somatic awareness, grounding, and body-based regulation
- Experience supporting clients with anxiety, PTSD, occupational trauma, chronic stress, or complex presentations
Massage therapy is not positioned as a stand-alone treatment for PTSD. Rather, it is offered as part of an integrated model of care that may support nervous system regulation, body awareness, chronic tension, pain, sleep, stress physiology, and whole-body recovery.
The ideal therapist is warm, professional, grounded, consent-focused, and comfortable adapting pressure, pacing, positioning, and communication to support clients who may feel guarded, activated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their bodies.
The ideal therapist is also interested in building a stable, part-time practice within Genovese Trauma & PTSD Recovery and understands the importance of continuity, trust, and long-term client care.
This role is best suited to an RMT who is looking for a slower-paced, clinically thoughtful environment where they can build a stable part-time presence over time. Therapists seeking a high-volume or primarily spa-based setting may find that a different practice environment is a better fit.
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Completion of a recognized massage therapy program
- Minimum 2,200-hour massage therapy diploma required
- Additional post-secondary education preferred
- Active registration and good standing with a recognized massage therapy association in Alberta
- Professional liability insurance
- Strong understanding of consent, boundaries, client communication, and trauma-informed care
- Interest in working with clients experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, tension, pain, or nervous-system activation
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a cohesive integrated care environment
- Excellent professionalism, reliability, and communication skills
Additional training in trauma-informed care, myofascial therapy, pain science, somatic approaches, or nervous-system-focused treatment is considered an asset.
Apply
Please submit your CV (INCLUDING any additional training/certifications) and a brief statement of interest outlining your approach to massage therapy, trauma-informed care, and your interest in working within an integrated trauma recovery clinic.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide proof of registration, criminal record check, liability insurance, and good standing with their professional association.
Pay: $70.00-$78.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
