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 $32
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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