Massage therapists need to make informed decisions about the type of massage they will give a patient
Massage therapists manipulate the soft tissue of people's bodies to treat a variety of ailments, and to help people relax.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te mirimiri i nga iho ngohengohe o nga tangata hei awhina i a ratau ki tewhakaparore i a ratau, hei whakaora ranei i nga mate o te tinana.
Entry Requirements
A certificate in therapeutic massage is recommended, as is having a first aid certificate.
Pay
Most massage therapists charge from between $30 to $80 an hour, depending on whether they are giving a full-body, half-body or neck and shoulders massage.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities for massage therapists in New Zealand are good but remain best for people who have trained through an NZQA-accredited institution and are registered with Massage New Zealand .
