441233 Remedial Massage Therapist

Massage Therapists and Myotherapists are excluded from this occupation. Massage Therapists are included in Occupation 441231 Massage Therapist. Myotherapists are included in the Occupation 441232 Myotherapist.

• Chinese Massage Therapist (Tui Na)
• Sports Massage Therapist

• Conducts physical assessment of clients' musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions to identify functional capacity, pain and associated stress
• Consults with clients concerning remedial massage treatments and techniques
• Administers remedial manual manipulation therapies involving the deep or shallow soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments
• Administers treatments to remediate muscle tension and pain, improve circulation, reduce early onset muscle soreness, and facilitate movement and rehabilitation
• Performs joint mobilisation, myofascial release techniques, trigger point therapy, stretching therapy, taping, heat therapy and ice therapy
• Maintains detailed patient records, involving treatments, responses and progress, and provides client records for referrals to Health Practitioners
• May use cupping, acupressure and essential oils when treating patients
• May perform other techniques to assist recovery, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, dry needling and movement-based therapies