Comments on: Myotherapy Vs Musculoskeletal Therapy – What’s the Difference?

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:41:54 +0000

Hi Aran,
I’m looking at Studying either MST or Myotherapy in the near future. I currently have completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage which is now an outdated package and RPLs not recognised as I was a full-time Mum for the past 8yrs (too long not practicing).
I’m located in Coffs Harbour and there are no educators nearby so I will have to commute long distance and need to be certain I have chosen the right course/degree.
My question is in regards to Nerve Manipulation. Which course would offer a module in this area? I did ask Endeavour for a detailed list for Myotherapy but it was vague.
Your guidance would be greatly appreciated.

By: Aran Bright

Aran Bright — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:13:59 +0000

Hi Mel,

It sounds like there is a very good chance you could get recognition for your training from an RTO for the advanced diploma of myotherapy, assuming you have learnt dry needling as part of your course? Otherwise, you should easily gain RPL status for the diploma of remedial massage, and there are a number of them in Perth.

As far as associations are concerned, I would encourage you to first ask what you are looking for from your association. To become a full member with Myotherapy Association of Australia (formerly IRMA) you will need to have at least the advanced diploma of myotherapy. Otherwise the other associations will recognise you as a remedial massage therapist, and there is unlikely to be much difference in health fund recognition in Perth, as most of the health funds that cover myotherapy differently are based in Victoria.

So short answer, contact a few RTOs that provide training in massage and myotherapy and get some feedback on what RPL status you can achieve.

I hope that helps,

Aran

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 09:16:14 +0000

Hi Aran. I am a NZ trained Massage therapist moving to Perth next year and finding this accreditation with Myotherapy & musculoskeletal therapy and health fund providers all quite daunting! my qualification is called a Bachelors in Health Studies (Neuromuscular Therapy) which is a 3 year full time degree course through the NZ College of Massage, and was told I need to contact a RTO to have it RPL’d before I can register with a Massage Association (of which there are soooo many!!) So from what you’re telling me, if they’re virtually the same, then would I be better off going with IRMA as they consider them the same and seem to be associated with more health fund providers?? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated 🙂

By: Aran Bright

Aran Bright — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:56:02 +0000

Hi Natassja, there are two main differences. Firstly the duration, the diploma program is a one year course, that is largely practical in nature. The degree is three years with a large theoretical component. About 50% of the degree will be theoretical study so this is something many people struggle with, so it depends on your preference. The degree program is ultimately the better course, and opens doors to further university study, but are you a practical learner? If so go with the advanced diploma program.

By: Natassja

Natassja — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:43:11 +0000

Hi Aran,
I’m also interested in the difference between the diploma and bachelor degrees? Looking to study next year.
Regards,
Natassja

By: Aran Bright

Aran Bright — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 20:25:03 +0000

Hi Emma, I have replied to your question via email.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:30:40 +0000

Hi Aran. I have just had a meeting with endeavour in gold coast and looking to study my bachelor of health science (myotherapy)
I was also looking at doing my diploma of myotherapy but have not found a suitable college here on the gold coast
can you please tell me the differences between the bachelor and the diploma

regards
Emma

By: Aran Bright

Aran Bright — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:45:04 +0000

Hi Darren, the best advice is to contact ANTA, the Australian Natural Therapist’s Association for more information as there have been some recent changes.

Aran

By: Darren

Darren — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:12:50 +0000

Hi Aran,

Love this article / post as I am interested in studying one of these course in 2015. Do you know of any updates as far as the health fund recognition for the Musculoskeletal therapist qualification?

Thanks in advance

Darren

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