Massage Therapist

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

•  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 a client’s physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques

Massage Therapists are often self-employed  or working as a contractor for a massage clinic. They also commonly work in the following industries: 

• Health and fitness industry (clinics, sports clubs  and gymnasiums) 
• Sports industry (sporting teams, clubs and  individual athletes) 
• Recreation and tourism industry (hotels, health  resorts and retreats) 
• Medical and pharmaceutical industry (medical centres)

When applying for a Skills Assessment, please ensure you submit sufficient evidence supporting proof of identity, qualification and employment claims. A full list of the documents required can be found on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria. If you are self-employed or working as a contractor,  you are required to provide the following: 

a)  Evidence of self-employment such as sole  trading or business registration details and /  or official statements issued by your (registered) accountant and / or legal team. The statement from your accountant or solicitor must include the accountant’s or solicitor’s letterhead, your full name, how long you have been continuously self-employed (including official dates in each role), the nature of the business conducted, and the signature and contact details of the accountant or solicitor. b)  A statutory declaration listing your main duties during self-employment. 

c)  Payment evidence showing regular income from self-employment, such as client invoices together with corresponding bank statements and / or  official taxation records. 

d)  Supplementary evidence, such as contracts with clients or suppliers, client testimonials, evidence of projects completed, or other documents that support your application.