Massage therapist

Massage therapist

Massage therapists provide healing massages to clients to treat health problems, relieve pain and improve relaxation.

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

$50K-$91K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$50K-$70K$91K

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