MASSAGE THERAPIST SPECIALISING IN SPORTS & FITNESS

Posted on Wednesday 26th May 10

But to stay ahead of the pack, you need to be able to offer your clients that extra service that keeps them coming back for more. With your eye on the future, you need to be able to diversify your skills and build multiple income streams.To assist you, the Institute has established a new course & new certification. You can now become an Institute Certified Massage Therapist specialising in Fitness & Sport. - MORE INFO - CLICK HERE

A FRESH APPROACH TO MASSAGE THERAPY

After researching the sports and fitness industry and talking with our Career Partners, the Institute has developed a tailored Massage Therapy Program, designed especially for the sports and fitness industry.  This program was built to target your interests. Sure, it covers general massage with general populations. However, the environment, course content, case studies and activities focus on the physically active. And the good news is – if you already have a fitness qualification, the Institute's Massage Therapist program saves you time and money!

MORE KNOWLEDGE, MORE SKILLS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES

The Massage Therapist Program covers a deeper knowledge of anatomy and physiology, the skills to perform a variety of massage techniques, to administer relaxation massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage and trigger point techniques. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to perform massage on various types of clients, particularly the physically active. You'll be able to book your clients in for a PT session and then take them for a massage!

COMBINED, PERSONAL TRAINING AND MASSAGE THERAPIST QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU THE POWER TO:

• Diversify your business

• Increase yield ($$$) per client

• Work in non PT peak times

• Enjoy job variation

• Engage income generating skills

• Increase your employment opportunities

• Retain your clients

• Cross sell and cross promote your fitness business.

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED  QUALIFICATION

Graduates of the Institute's Massage Therapist Program qualify for:

Certificate IV in Massage  Therapy Practice  (HLT 40307)