The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (HLT40307) is an entry level qualification to the massage industry.

The corner stone of the program is the theoretical and practical information necessary to giving your clients a full body Swedish Massage incorporating neuromuscular and sports techniques as required.

Massage involves treating the soft tissues of the body, and has many proven health benefits. These include: improving circulation, relieving pain, reducing stress and anxiety, assisting recovery from injury. aiding sleep and relaxation, and enhancing flexibility.

Massage therapy can have an enormously positive impact on a person's musculoskeletal health and their general well-being.

How we teach you on-line

How we teach the theory subjects on-line:

The theory lessons are all broken down to simple to understand 5 - 10 minute on-line sessions (over 300 ) which you can redo as often as you wish

There are many small, on-line, multiple choice quizzes at every stage to check your understanding. You can redo the quizzes (with new questions) till you pass.

There is no big final exam, or stress, at the end as you will have completed all of the assessments as you progress through the course, at the completion of each subject.

How we teach the practical skills on-line:

Your practical massage lessons are all delivered on DVD's.

To help you adopt correct massage techniques early on, we provide a FREE 1 day "Introduction to Massage" hands on training in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne Support Centers (see schedule below)

At the end of the course is a complete massage techniques assessment by our Coaches which  is conducted in your nearest Campus or Support Center. Your final step is the Student Clinic where we supervise your 100 hours of  clinic massage treatment of the public in the nearest Campus or Support Center.

The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice consists of 8 subjects:

1. Foundations of Massage
This subject is designed to prepare students for a career in the Massage Industry by covering; communication, goal setting, scope of practice, medical terminology, client screening, record keeping, ethics, legal considerations, occupational health and safety and symptomology of common contraindications and indications. Students also learn how to adapt the massage treatment plan for special populations such as; aged, disabled and pregnant clients.

2. Massage Business
This subject focuses on how to build and run a successful massage business.
Students learn about establishing a business, marketing, professional communication, customer service, leadership, and running a successful practice.

3. Human Anatomy and Physiology
This subject provides an introductory overview of the structure and function of the human body. Students learn about cells and tissues, the 11 major systems of the body and their integration and control, nutrition and energy sources, and the concept of homeostasis. (Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Renal and Reproductive)

* Please note: students must have a current Senior First Aid course before they can graduate from the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice. Students who enrol in the full Diploma program (Certificate IV and Diploma combined) have their First Aid training and Certificate included as part of their package.

4. Musculoskeletal Anatomy
This subject covers the skeleton, major bony landmarks, and the major muscles of the human body. Students gain a thorough understanding of skeletal including the origin, insertion and action of 63 major muscles.

5. Relaxation Massage (Swedish)
Students gain a thorough understanding of the theory and practical skills required to perform a full body Swedish massage. Corporate seated massage is also covered.

6. Remedial Neuromuscular Techniques
This subject instructs students in the use of neuromuscular techniques to treat and manage myofacial trigger points, which are a common cause of pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Covers referral patterns for 48 major muscles and common problems.

7. Sports Massage
Students learn how to adapt massage techniques specifically for the treatment of athletes. Topics include common injuries, injury prevention, thermal and cryo therapies, passive and active stretching of 12 muscles and performance optimisation.



8. Massage Clinic
This is the capstone experience of the course, involving the students planning, marketing and running a 3 week (100 hours) public clinic. It also provides students with an opportunity to start building their own client base.