Massage therapist, Kaihaumanu mirimiri
Also known as
- Masseuse, masseur, massage practitioner, spa therapist
Massage therapists provide healing massages to clients to treat health problems, relieve pain and improve relaxation.
2:22 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $30
Most common
$41
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Massage therapists
- 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
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.
You need experience to become a massage therapist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in massage therapy or similar work
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) or Remedial Massage (Level 6)
- a Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage
- a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
- membership of a professional institute like Massage New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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