A good massage means the person has been trained well. The Massage School at the Australian Institute of Fitness offers quality massage courses, with a combined 75 years' experience between the coaches to help you gain the theoretical and practical experience to succeed.
In our fast-paced society people are looking for ways to relieve stress, whether it be work related, emotionally related, or sport related. Massage therapy is a common technique used to alleviate stress, reduce pain and promote healthy body function, and because of this there is a great demand for Massage Therapists.
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Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT40312) is the qualification you'll need to start work as a Massage Therapist. This massage course is a nationally recognised qualification, and will give you a solid understanding of the human body and physiology. You'll gain the skills to perform a variety of massage techniques; to administer relaxation massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, chair massage, clients with special needs massage, and trigger point techniques, as well as how to successfully manage a clinic.
Sessions 1-20 - learn detailed anatomy of bones and muscles as well as locating them on the body, while learning a full body relaxation massage.
Sessions 21-32 - be guided through massage for clients with special needs and chair massage, followed by sports massage techniques and advanced stretching techniques.
Sessions 33-46 - learn Trigger Point Therapy and massage business skills.
Sessions 47-56 - gain massage clinical experience.
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The Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307) is a nationally recognised qualification for the graduate of the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT40312). It offers students more job opportunities and versatile skills specific to the remedial and allied health industry where the intention is more to assess and treat a problem, particularly of those who have sports related injuries or have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. This course will enable you to pass on health insurance benefits to your clients, as well as register with industry association leaders such as the Australian Association of Massage Therapists.
1. Remedial Massage Essentials - builds a strong foundation in skills required to understand and properly assess a broad range of musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
2. Remedial Massage Practice - be guided through each region of the body, learning detailed functional anatomy, dysfunctions and associated injuries as well as special tests, regional assessments and Remedial Massage techniques (including Myofascial Release techniques and advance neuromuscular techniques, such as Positional Release techniques and Muscle Energy Technique) to treat each region.
3. Remedial Clinic - provide remedial treatments in a supervised student clinic working with members of the public.
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The Massage School has been delivering massage courses for seven years and with over 75 years' experience amongst the three coaches, it has the leading edge of knowledge, experience and wisdom, providing up-to-date massage research and techniques. Theory is taught alongside practical training, so as early as day three you will be given the opportunity to put knowledge into practice, so you get real hands on experience when you participate in the 'Massage Clinic' to ensure you're more job-ready.
The Massage School will provide assistance in finding you a job through our affiliated career partners, contacts, and dedicated job website once you have completed your qualification. What's more, our courses are a nationally recognised qualification, meaning you can take your training wherever you may go in the future.
Qualifications:
- BHSc in Musculoskeletal Therapy
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Chris has been in the massage industry since 1982, where he learnt Relaxation Massage and Trigger Point Therapy. Since then he has trained in numerous other modalities including Sports Massage, Tsoi Na (Tui Na - ap) (Chinese Massage), Reflexology, the Bowen Technique, the Feldenkrais Method and Remedial Massage, and has also run his own private practice. He has lectured and trained people for nearly 30 years at numerous institutions, including TAFE, University Extension, the ACNHS, the ACNM, and now the Massage School at the Australian Institute of Fitness.
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Remedial Therapies
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness
- Bowen Therapy Touch for Health Certificate III
- Crano-Sacral Balancing
- Certificate III in Reflexology
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV in Business Studies
Angelo is a Remedial Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer with a long history (nearly 20 years), and passion for sports massage and injury prevention. He has enjoyed over eight years teaching others, including time at Sport Medicine Australia (WA), and six years teaching at the Massage School at the Australian Institute of Fitness. Angelo has also worked as a Therapist with various national teams such as The Springboks and Wallabies, and has many clients among international Ballroom dancing and local sporting identities. He has also been a consultant for WAIS and worked alongside many Chiropractors and Physiotherapists in the sports rehabilitation field.
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Health Science
- Diploma Remedial Massage Therapy and Sports Massage
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV in Tissue Salt and Mineral Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Marie has been a Massage Coach with the Massage School at the Australian Institute of Fitness since 2007 and has been actively working as a Remedial Massage Therapist in the fitness industry and the corporate world for nine years. Marie works with a wide range of clientele such as Personal Trainers, office workers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts such as runners, cyclists, triathletes and Ironmen. With plenty of other qualifications in natural therapies, Marie has a genuine passion for natural health, wellbeing and fitness.
Location
Mercantile Lane
177 St Georges Terrace
Perth Western Australia
Phone: 1300 339 339
Fax: 08 9423 1333
Opening Hours for Visitors
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: By appointment only
Public Holidays: Closed
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