Senior Massage Therapist & Wellness Coach

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Professional development allowance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Massage Therapist & Wellness Coach to deliver expert virtual massage therapy and holistic wellness guidance. You’ll conduct remote assessments, design personalized health plans, and coach clients on self-care practices to enhance physical and mental well-being.

The role emphasizes deep knowledge of anatomy and various modalities, with strong communication for online consultations and ongoing support, shaping a remote-first, client-centric wellness practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed and certified Massage Therapist with 8+ years of experience.
• Expert in multiple massage techniques and their therapeutic applications.
• Proven experience in wellness coaching and creating personalized health plans.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and client-counseling skills for virtual interactions.
• Ability to assess client needs and recommend self-care strategies.
• Certification in related wellness fields (e.g., personal training, nutrition) is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth virtual client assessments to understand goals and wellness needs.
• Develop personalized wellness plans including exercise, nutrition, stress management, and self-massage.
• Provide expert guidance on therapeutic self-care practices and home routines.
• Educate on massage modalities and their applications for conditions.
• Monitor progress and adjust wellness plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other wellness professionals to offer integrated care.

Skills

Deep tissue massage

Swedish massage

Sports massage

Myofascial release

Wellness coaching

Virtual consultations

Education

Licensed Massage Therapist

Wellness coaching certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Massage Therapist & Wellness Coach to deliver exceptional therapeutic services and holistic wellness guidance remotely. This unique role requires a seasoned professional who can provide expert virtual consultations, develop personalized wellness plans, and offer guidance on self-care practices. You will leverage your deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and various bodywork modalities to support clients in achieving their physical and mental well-being goals. This is an outstanding opportunity to utilize your expertise in a flexible, remote setting, making a significant impact on clients' health and quality of life, all while working for a pioneering wellness organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth virtual client assessments to understand their health goals, physical limitations, and wellness needs.
• Develop and guide clients through personalized wellness plans, incorporating exercise, nutrition, stress management, and self-massage techniques.
• Provide expert advice and instructionon therapeutic self-care practices and home-based wellness routines.
• Educate clients on the benefits of different massage modalities and their application for specific conditions.
• Monitor client progress and provide ongoing support and adjustments to their wellness plans.
• Collaborate with other wellness professionals to offer integrated care solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a licensed and certified Massage Therapist .
• Extensive knowledge of various massage techniques (e.g., deep tissue, Swedish, sports, myofascial release) and their therapeutic applications.
• Proven experiencein wellness coaching, including creating and implementing personalizedhealthplans.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and client‑counseling skills, adapted for virtual interactions.
• Ability to assessclient needs and recommend appropriate self‑care strategies.
• Certification in related wellness fields( e.g.personal training, nutrition ) isa strong asset.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annualsalarywith potential forperformance bonuses.
• Flexible remote working hours, promoting an excellent work-life balance.
• Generous allowancefor professional development, certifications, and continuing education.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art wellness resources and virtual platforms.
• Opportunityto be a foundational member of a remote‑first, client‑centric wellness practice.