Massage therapist cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for massage therapist jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your training (medical masseur with federal certificate, wellness massage, ASCA/EMR recognition).
Techniques you practise: classic, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology.
The setting (spa, practice, hotel) and your availability at weekends and in the evening.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the massage therapist position

Dear Ms Berthod,

Your hotel spa is looking for a massage therapist for the winter season. I have worked in spas and practices for five years and want to join a place where care for the client comes before throughput.

A medical massage therapist with a federal certificate and ASCA recognition, I work at Spa des Bains, giving around six treatments a day: classic and sports massage, lymphatic drainage and hot stone treatments. Many of my clients come back regularly and recommend me.

Your spa, built on personalised treatments and natural products, matches the way I work.

I am available from December to April, weekends and evenings included, and would be glad to give a trial treatment.

Kind regards,
Morgane Crettenand

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas