11 Jul 2014

What’s it all about?

The art of massage is recognised as one of the oldest forms of healing. Quite simply a Massage therapist is a person who performs the art of massage, which is the application of various techniques to the  skin, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons to relax, relieve, prevent and eliminate pain from the body. 

Will it suit me?

If you would like to be considered a healer, to be able elevate the overall emotional and physical well-being of your patients, or just generally think that you have the ‘midas touch’, then massage therapy is your calling.

What will I learn?

The massage therapy course will teach you about anatomy, physiology, pathology and symptomatology, aswell as the techniques to provide effective relaxation and a therapeutic massage.

How long will the course last?

On-campus: Full-time 36 wks (three semesters)
On campus: Part-time 48 wks (four semesters)
Online: 96 wks (four study periods)

What will I earn?

A massage therapy graduate should expect to be on an annual starting wage in the $40,000 range

What careers will there be for me?

The massage therapy course will pave the way to a range of career opportunities including the fitness industry, working with sport teams, the health industry, working at an aged care or palliative facility, a clinic, a resort or at a spa facility. You will also have the skills required to be self-employed as independent practitioner and could run your own business.

What is Fee-Help or HECS?

Did you know the FEE-HELP / HECS scheme allows you to study now and pay for a course later? The great thing about FEE-HELP / HECS  is that you don’t have to make any re-payments until you have a job and your income reaches a certain level, which for the 2014 / 15 income year is $53,345.

What’s for me?

That is precisely the difference with Year13. We work with over 30 course providers who will find out what you have always wanted to do and find the best course and provider to suit your study needs.

Whether you are studying part time, full time, online, or in a classroom our course advisors will find the best fit to suit your needs.