Massage therapist
Massage therapist
Also known as
Masseuse, masseur, massage practitioner, spa therapist
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
- Usually work at massage therapy practices and may travel locally
- May do physically demanding work
- Need to be practical, methodical and responsible
Typical tasks
- Interview patients to gather medical information
- Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids
- Clean facilities or equipment
- Stock supplies or merchandise
- Develop patient therapy programmes
- Maintain medical records
- Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
- Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients
- Confer with other professionals to plan patient care
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $50K | $50K-$70K | $91K |