Myotherapists and Remedial Massage Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Myotherapists are included in Occupation 441232 Myotherapist. Remedial Massage Therapists are included in Occupation 441233 Remedial Massage Therapist.

• Shiatsu Therapist
• Thai Massage Therapist

• Assesses clients' needs and preferences for massage therapy
• Consults with clients to determine the most appropriate massage therapies
• Massages the soft tissues of the body such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
• Applies therapeutic massages to the soft tissues of the body to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension and improve circulation
• Provides advice to clients on relaxation techniques and stretching exercises
• May perform other techniques to augment therapies, such as acupressure, infrared therapy, wet and heat compresses, essential oils, and herbal and mineral therapies
• May administer body treatments such as exfoliation, wraps and hydrotherapy

Massage Therapists and Remedial Massage Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Massage Therapists are included in Occupation 441231 Massage Therapist. Remedial Massage Therapists are included in Occupation 441233 Remedial Massage Therapist.

• Administers neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and functional tests to identify and assess functional capacity, range of motion, limitations, injuries and ailments of patients
• Formulates specific treatment plans, rehabilitation plans and homecare advice to address the specific needs of patients based on their assessment, presentation and needs
• Administers treatments to reduce pain, improve physical and nervous system function and lymphatic flow, and support injury recovery and general health and wellbeing
• Performs a broad range of techniques to identify underlying causes of musculoskeletal injuries, such as neural mobilisations, joint mobilisation, myofascial techniques, trigger point therapy, stretching therapy, dry needling, myofascial cupping, taping, heat therapy, ice therapy and electrotherapy
• Performs manual therapy techniques on the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments and nervous tissues
• Recommends corrective exercise and exercise prescription for rehabilitation regarding biomechanical limitations
• Provides advice and assistance in the application of therapeutic aids such as braces, supports and self-care devices
• Designs, reviews, monitors and evaluates treatment programs and treatment plans
• Records detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered, and the patients' progress and responses to myotherapy treatments

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