HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Become a professional massage therapist
Learn the techniques to manipulate soft tissues in the body to help alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.
Overview
When Available all year round | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode On campus | Online and on campus
A global approach to Wellness
That encompasses various techniques to address physical discomfort, muscle tension, and emotional stress. Massage Therapy not only promotes relaxation but also supports the body's natural healing processes, fostering a sense of rejuvenation and balance. Through skilled hands-on techniques, massage therapists help improve circulation, flexibility, and overall well-being for their clients.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Have good time-management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks
- Have good communication skills to interact with others respectfully
- Be able to develop sound computer skills and the use of software applications for online study (as required) and the workplace
- Be comfortable with appropriate physical contact with individuals of differing cultures, genders and ages
- Be able to follow instructions, work health and safety procedures
- Be able to work with others and relate to and respect people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Be interested in anatomy and physiology which forms part of the learning content
- Sufficient physical ability to stand and/or bend and apply massage techniques with appropriate pressure for extended periods of time
- Be aware that performing massage treatments will require clients to discreetly disrobe to briefs
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