WHY LEARN MASSAGE
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Rewarding
Massage Therapy is a rewarding career or interest in which you are able to assist people to improve and maintain their health. -
Personal interest
Not only will you learn professional massage skills, you will also gain a great understanding of yourself and of others. You will gain an understanding of how the body works, moves and the effects of dysfunction and pain. You will meet a number of likeminded people during the course of your study. Often lifelong friendships are made during these classes. -
Career Opportunities
There are many exciting career prospects available to qualified Massage Therapists. These may include:
Setting up a business and working from your own home
Providing a mobile massage service
Working in a Massage Therapy Clinic with other therapists
Working with Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists
In Nursing Homes
Resorts/Spas
On cruise ships
In gymnasiums
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Work Flexible Hours
Various career paths enable you to work your own hours around your busy lifestyle and/or family commitments. You may like to simply do a few hours a week to supplement your income, build up clientele or complete further advanced training. There are also opportunities to work full time or part time. -
Growth in Industry
Current trends both internationally and in Australia indicate that the health and wellness industry throughout the work is expanding at a rapid pace. Research indicates the growing interest in bodywork modalities and show that approximately 70% of the Australian adult population has chosen a Chiropractor/Osteopath or a Remedial Massage Therapist as their preferred healthcare professional. Further information "Exciting Career Prospects..." Article - Association Membership
On completion of your Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT40307) with SIBT you are eligible to join an industry association. This enables you to obtain professional indemnity insurance and receive expert support.
- Health Fund Rebates
Health Funds in Australia have identified the popularity and success of the complementary medicine profession. As a result many health funds give rebates for massage treatments for professionally qualified and registered Massage Therapists.
