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NOC 32201 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Massage therapists. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
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Definition
Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders. They work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 32201 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, massage therapists are classified under NOC code 32201. This occupation falls under TEER 2, making skilled professionals in this field eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body to treat and prevent physical dysfunction, injury, and pain through manual manipulation, mobilization, and massage techniques.
To qualify for immigration and practice in Canada, candidates typically must complete an eighteen- to thirty-six-month program in massage therapy from an accredited school, along with a period of supervised practical training. It is critical to note that massage therapy is a regulated profession in several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. Registration with the appropriate provincial regulatory body is mandatory to practice in these jurisdictions.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Massage therapists is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Massage therapists is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.