Types of Therapists

Athletic Trainer

Prevents and treats muscle and bone injuries for athletes and physically active individuals, providing rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Audiologist

Assesses and treats hearing, balance, and related ear conditions

Exercise physiologist/kinesiotherapist

Plans and implements fitness programs

Massage therapist

Performs therapeutic massage of soft tissues and joints

Mental health therapist

Counsels individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional health

Occupational therapist

Plans rehabilitative programs to restore vocational and daily living skills

Physical therapist

Plans rehabilitative programs to relieve pain, improve mobility, and increase strength

Radiation therapist

Administers radiation to treat cancer

Recreational therapist (art/music/dance therapist)

Provides treatment services and recreational activities for people with disabilities of illnesses

Rehabilitation counselor

Designs rehabilitation programs that include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement

Respiratory therapist

Treats and cares for patients with breathing disorders

Speech-language pathologist

Assesses and treats people with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders

Vision rehabilitation therapist

Provides instruction for adaptive living skills to adults who have blindness or visual impairments.