No. They are distinctly different approaches and have different training and scope of practice. A massage therapist works on the soft tissues of the body to help alleviate pain and improve posture...
The correct term is physical therapist assistant and you must have a license. No such term as an assistant physical therapist. To be a p.t.a. you must earn your applied science associate degree (2...
You must be licensed before you can work as a physical therapist (except as an intern). In order to become licensed you must pass a comprehensive examination. That would imply that you are a physical...
Certified - completed a course and got some cert of learnings. Licensed - Registered with an Association eg the New Zealand Massage Association, paid afflilation yearly, and some back up support...