Knowledge and skills for body massage and health treatments and application of equipment
Body Therapists must be able to master different body message and health treatments services and operate its body treatments' equipment.
Body Therapists
Descriptions & Duties
- Body Therapists provide and recommend massage services and body conditioning treatments by applying different techniques (hands/ equipment) and care products for blood circulation, relaxation of muscle tense and increase of metabolism.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
Time-management knowledge and skills
Time-management skills are important for Body Therapists in scheduling appointments and providing services.
Customer-service knowledge and skills
Body Therapists must have good customer-service skills to retain current customers and attracting new ones.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A relevant recognised diploma or foundation certificate, or equivalent
Experience
- 3 to 6 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $8,000-$10,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$13,000
Monthly Salary $13,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $16,000-$30,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Body Therapists typically work indoors in beauty care salons and often wear protective masks. Their work schedules include late evenings, weekends, and holidays and may work full time or part time.
Tools
- Massage bed
- Message Bed - Electrical type
