Massage Therapist

Overview

Performs therapeutic massage and administers body treatments for relaxation, health, fitness and remedial purposes.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

  • massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
  • utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
  • administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
  • assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
  • employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
  • assessing client's physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Specialisations

  • Chinese (Tui-Na) Masseur
  • Remedial Masseur
  • Shiatsu Therapist
  • Sports Medicine Masseur
  • Thai Masseur

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

76 courses found.

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SRS50401: Diploma of Sport (Massage Therapy)
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SRS50403 : Diploma of Sport (Athlete support services)
SRS30601: Certificate III in Sport (Massage Therapy)
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HLT52215: Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
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HLT52115: Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
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HLT52021: Diploma of Remedial Massage
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HLT52015: Diploma of Remedial Massage
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HLT52021 : Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT50307: Diploma of Remedial Massage
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HLT52015 : Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT50302: Diploma of Remedial Massage
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HLT50307 : Diploma of Remedial Massage
HLT50207: Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
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HLT50212 : Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
HLT50112: Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
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HLT52115 : Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
HLT50107: Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
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HLT50112 : Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
HLT50102: Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
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HLT50107 : Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
HLT42021: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
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HLT42015: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
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HLT42021 : Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
HLT40312: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
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HLT42015 : Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
HLT40307: Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
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HLT40312 : Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
HLT40102: Certificate IV in Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
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HLT26015: Certificate II in Population Health
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CHC42810: Certificate IV in Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
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CHC42812 : Certificate IV in Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
91428NSW: Diploma of Equine Massage Therapy
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91209NSW: Certificate IV in Indigenous Therapies
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91134NSW: Certificate IV in Polarity Therapy
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91083NSW: Certificate III in Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
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91082NSW: Diploma of Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
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91081NSW: Certificate IV in Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care
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80859ACT: Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Soft -Tissue-Therapy)
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80671ACT: Advanced Diploma of Soft-Tissue Therapies
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80551ACT: Course in Introduction to Natural Therapies
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80048ACT: Diploma of Health Science in Eastern Massage Therapy
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69928: Course in Basic Therapeutic Touch
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69927: Course in Intermediate Therapeutic Touch
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69926: Course in Advanced Therapeutic Touch
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69925: Course in Therapeutic Touch Mentorship
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69924: Course in Teaching Therapeutic Touch
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69824: Course in Basic Therapeutic Touch
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69823: Course in Intermediate Therapeutic Touch
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69822: Course in Advanced Therapeutic Touch
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69821: Course in Therapeutic Touch Mentorship
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69820: Course in Teaching Therapeutic Touch
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51936: Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
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51818: Diploma of Bowen Therapy
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51816: Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy
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50884: Certificate IV in Relaxation Massage
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30735QLD: Certificate IV in Operational Safety
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30706QLD: Advanced Diploma of Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork / Instructor Training)
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30705QLD: Diploma of Kahuna Bodywork (Therapeutic)
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30704QLD: Certificate IV in Kahuna Bodywork (Relaxation)
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30569QLD: Diploma of LMNT Neurotherapy
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30463QLD: Diploma of Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork, Instructor Training)
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30462QLD: Certificate IV in Kahuna Sciences
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30461QLD: Certificate III in Kahuna Sciences
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30414QLD: Course in Lifting and Carrying in the Workplace
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30355QLD: Certificate IV in Lymphatic Drainage for the Body
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30354QLD: Certificate IV in Hot Stone Massage
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30316QLD: Certificate IV in Myotherapy (Indigenous Communities)
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30315QLD: Diploma of Myotherapy (Indigenous Communities)
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30314QLD: Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
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30313QLD: Diploma of Sports Therapy
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30312QLD: Advanced Diploma of Remedial Therapies (Body Therapies) (Sports Therapies)
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22282VIC: Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
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22556VIC : Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
22191VIC: Course in Service Co-ordination
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22056VIC: Course in Health (HIV and Hepatitis C Test Advisor)
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22024VIC: Course in Emergency Management of Asthma in the Workplace
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22282VIC : Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
21922VIC: Certificate II in Continence Promotion and Care
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21921VIC: Course in Continence Awareness and Promotion
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21884VIC: Certificate IV in Arts for Health & Well-being
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21511VIC: Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage ([Myotherapy]
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12760ACT: Certificate IV in Relaxation Massage
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10998NAT: Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
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10740NAT: Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy
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11202NAT : Certificate IV in Women's Advocacy
10739NAT: Certificate III in Women's Advocacy
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11201NAT : Certificate III in Women's Advocacy
10396NAT: Diploma of Oncology Massage Therapy
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10395NAT: Certificate IV in Oncology Massage Therapy
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10339NAT: Certificate IV in Kahuna Bodywork (Relaxation)
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10052NAT: Advanced Diploma of Health Science (Soft Tissue Therapy)
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0350: Diploma of Health Science (massage)
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