How to become a Myotherapist

Performs myotherapy treatment to alleviate the symptoms of pain associated with injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and to improve neurological and musculoskeletal function and functional capacity.

Main tasks

• 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

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• About 19,500 people work in this job group now, and about 23,700 are projected by 2035. (+21.8%)
• AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

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Questions people ask

How do I become a Myotherapist?

Ways in include: Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Is a Myotherapist a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 22% by 2035, from about 19,500 to about 23,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Myotherapist?

Not always. 26% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Diploma of Remedial Massage.

Will AI change the work of a Myotherapist?

AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04