1. What days are we open and what are our business hours?
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - Late
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - Late
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 4pm
2. Are we a workcover provider or a health fund provider ?
Yes, Our therapists are qualified to provide treatments for workcover, but with the health funds and insurance companies it depends on who you are with and whether or not our therapists have paid to become a provider for that company. If you would like to know wether or not we can provide treatments for your health fund provider , you can contact us through the contact page .
3. What courses do we have to offer and what is the costs ?
| Name of Course | Cost | Internal/External Study |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Remedial Massage | $8,950 ($8,350 upfront) | Internal Study |
| Certificate IV in Massage | $5,950 ($5,450 upfront) | Internal Study |
| Certificate IV in Shiatsu | $5,000 | Internal Study |
| Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies | $8,000 | Internal Study |
| Certificate IV in Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) | $7,000 | Internal Study |
| Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) | $10,000 | External Study |
| Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistant) | $3,900 | External Study |
4. Do we sell any retail items or products?
Yes MCHE has a retail shop providing products direct to the public and by mail order. We stock an extensive range of essential & carrier oils, bottles, shampoos, conditioners and associated Aromatherapy products. Other Massage Therapy products available include Massage Tables, Heat Packs, Anatomical Charts & Equipment and a variety of associated textbooks. We also sell Gift vouchers for all our products.
5. Will I learn reflexology at MCHE?
No,we do not teach reflexology but you will learn foot massage which covers most of the reflexology points.
6. Do we provide massage to Elderly, Disabled or Special Needs?
Yes at MCHE attends providing massage for:
7. Are the courses at Centrelink Approved (Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy etc.)
Yes at MCHE all courses are accredited by the Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) Health Training Package. This ensures our courses and facilities abide by current education regulations and requirements and enables students to apply for Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance.
8. Once qualified from the course do I need insurance/membership ?
Yes, after you qualify you will need certain insurances depending on the occupation, but while you are a student here at MCHE we provide the insurance
9. After I qualify am I eligible to become a health fund provider?
Yes, Providing you meet the qualification standard set by Individual health funds.
10. What are your prices for massage?
Qualified Therapists |
Cost |
| 1 Hour Remedail Massage | $49 |
| 1/2 Hour Remedial Massage | $32 |
| Delux Full Body 1 1/2 Hours | $65 |
| 1 Hour Remedial Massage Concession | $42 |
Children (up to age of 13) with a Therapist |
|
| Hour Remedial Massage | $32 |
| 1/2 Hour Remedial Massage | $22 |
Students |
|
| 1 Hour Relaxation Massage | $32 |
| 1/2 Hour Relaxation Massage | $17 |
| 1/2 Hour Foot Spa And Massage | $17 |
| 15 Minute Hand Massage with essential oils | $10 |
| Home Visits | $75 (price may vary depending on location) |
| Gift Certificates | Available for any of the above or to the value of $$$ (eg . $100 voucher ) |
| Workcover Available with Therapists | VWA |
11. Do we provide pregnancy massages?
Yes here at MCHE we have a pregnancy table available for those pregnant.
12. What types of massage do you teach and perform
At MCHE we teach and perform a large variety of massage including Pressure Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Womans & Infant massage, Geriatric & Special Needs, Sports Massage and Relaxation Massage. All of these techniques are all used in our clinic by our Therapists and students
13. How many days a week must I come in if I enrol in the course?
Depending on which course you have chosen to study the days can vary from 3 days a week to only one day a week.
14. What other fields can I branch into after im qualified?
Employment opportunities include –
• Private clinics
• Cruise Ships
• Sporting Teams
• Olympics
• Conventions
• Resorts/Spas/ Clubs
• Mobile Service
• Myotherapy
• Physiotherapy
• Chiropractic
• Osteopathic
• Alternate health
15. Do you teach aromatherapy or pressure point therapy?
In addition to the compulsory Health Package Units, MCHE includes Aromatherapy and Pressure Point Therapy (PPT) in the Training Schedule. These Units are an integral part of the course at MCHE and we wish to continue with these units. MCHE is proud of the quality of the therapists that graduate each intake. Former students are working Australia wide and some are experiencing overseas engagements. Some former students also enjoy working with Australia's State, National and International Sporting teams.