Therapist (7)
I believe the answer is:
masseur
'therapist' is the definition.
(masseur is a kind of therapist)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for masseur that I've seen before include "Muscle manipulator" , "One who kneads and strokes" , "One working in parlour" , "One kneading joints" , "Kneader, rubber" .)