Becoming a Massage Therapist in Queensland

About this role

Massage Therapists perform therapeutic massage and administer body treatments for health, fitness and remedial purposes.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Massage Therapist include:

• 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.