If massage is your passion, the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy from the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) will give you the best start to your career. Modelled on industry best practice, students learn the safest, most effective techniques for giving a full body relaxation massage, as well as sports massage, massaging for special needs and for rehabilitation, and stretching techniques.
The course also covers treatment of muscular pain, the essentials to managing a successful massage therapy business, and the skills required to work in a supervised massage clinic.
AIF is the only massage course provider that can get you career ready with its Career Head-Start Service TM, and the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy is the only massage course that, when combined with AIF’s Remedial Massage Therapist qualification, specifically trains you to treat athletes as well as everyday exercisers.
The course can also serve as a stepping stone towards a higher level industry qualification. If you want to enhance your Massage Therapist qualification and your opportunities within the massage industry, AIF’s Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015) will increase your scope of practice by providing you with the skills needed to deliver advanced massage techniques, posture analysis, and injury rehabilitation practices. Plus, the Diploma will enable your services to become eligible for clients’ private health fund rebates.
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Who this course is for
- Those who have an interest in massage and in pursuing a long, successful career in it
- Those with a Certificate III and IV in Fitness wanting to expand their knowledge and business opportunities
- Those who aspire to manage their own business, or to be employed in a gym, elite sport, health centre, spa or other massage-related area
Benefits
Qualified Massage Therapists are always in demand, and the career opportunities are varied. Graduates of Certificate IV in Massage Therapy have the option to work at a gym, health club or spa, or to start their own massage business.
Alternatively, if you are already working in the fitness industry, this course offers a great way to supplement your current career, by providing you with new skills and greater earning potential.
Our Coaches
All of our highly trained Coaches maintain active practice in the massage industry, with many experienced in working with professional sports teams, while others have vital on-the-job experience gained at gyms, naturopathy clinics and health centres, as well as with special needs clients.
All our dedicated Coaches are multi-skilled across both physical and manual therapies and, through their passion for teaching, ensure that every student receives the practical hands-on experience they need to be ‘job-ready’.
Career opportunities
- Massage Therapist
- Remedial Massage Therapist
- Sports Massage Therapist