If you are a remedial massage therapist in Adelaide who is ready to stop going it alone, this is worth reading.
There are plenty of places you could work. Private rooms for hire. Busy day spas. Solo setups where you build everything yourself from scratch. Each has its place. But if what you are looking for is a professional clinical home, somewhere with real support, real colleagues, and real patients who keep coming back, that is a different conversation entirely.
That is what we are offering at Health First Chiropractic in Modbury North.
What Does “Health First” Actually Mean?
Our name is a clinical philosophy, not a marketing line.
Health first means the person and their health come first. We assess the whole person, not just the complaint they walked in with. We ask better questions. We listen before we treat. And everyone who works here carries that belief into every room, every day.
It shapes how we see patients. It shapes how we work together. And it is the reason our practitioners stay.
Why Do Remedial Massage Therapists Thrive in a Collaborative Clinic?
Remedial massage therapy and chiropractic care are most powerful when they work together.
Both disciplines address the musculoskeletal system. Both work with pain, movement restriction, and the way the body compensates when something is not right. When practitioners from both disciplines share a clinic, talk to each other, and genuinely collaborate, patients experience more consistent and coordinated care.
At Health First Chiropractic, that collaboration is real. Our chiropractors and massage therapist work as a genuine clinical team, not two separate businesses sharing a hallway.
A patient with chronic neck pain and headaches might see a chiropractor for joint and spinal assessment, and the massage therapist to address the surrounding muscle tension contributing to the problem. Each practitioner informs the other. Each treatment builds on the last.
For a therapist, working in that environment is both clinically rewarding and professionally energising.
What Patients Will You See?
Our patients are real people from Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs, including Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, Golden Grove, St Agnes, and the surrounding area.
Many are tradespeople dealing with the physical toll of years on the tools. Others are office workers with chronic upper back and neck tightness. Some present with disc injuries or degenerative conditions. Others come in for regular maintenance care to stay functional and feel well.
Common presentations include:
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Headaches and upper back tightness
- Low back and hip pain
- Sports and training load management
- Work-related muscle fatigue and maintenance care
This is purposeful, clinical work. And because our patients are loyal and consistent, the therapeutic relationships you build here are long-term ones.
What Are You Walking Into?
We have a warm, established client base ready and waiting for the right person.
You will not be starting from zero. You will be stepping into a role with:
- An existing client base from day one
- Private treatment rooms in a purpose-built clinic
- Reception handling your bookings, reminders, and admin
- Online health fund claiming set up and ready to go
- A team that works with you, not past you
- A practice that genuinely invests in the people who work here
For a new graduate, this environment is where clinical confidence is built. For an experienced therapist, it is where good work is recognised.
Who Are We Looking For?
Someone who takes their work seriously, communicates well, and genuinely enjoys helping people.
You do not need decades of experience. You need the right values, a patient-first approach, and a desire to be part of something more than a solo operation.
You will need:
- Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021 or equivalent)
- Membership with a recognised massage association
- ABN
- Current First Aid certificate
- Working with Children Check
- Ability to hold private health fund provider numbers (HICAPS)
Additional qualifications in cupping or dry needling are a bonus.
Ready to Find Out More?
No lengthy application required. We would love to have a chat first.
Call or text Joshua on 0467 494 071 or send a short note about yourself and your treatment approach to joshua@healthfirstchiropractic.com.au
We would love to tell you more about the role and what life at Health First Chiropractic looks like.
Find out more on our Work With Us page.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need a Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021 or equivalent), membership with a recognised massage association, an ABN, current First Aid, a Working with Children Check, and the ability to hold private health fund provider numbers through HICAPS. Additional qualifications in cupping or dry needling are a bonus.
Both are welcome. Whether you are newly graduated or have years of clinical experience, what matters most is that you are passionate about helping people, take your work seriously, and are looking for a long-term professional home.
This is a contractor position, which means you have the autonomy to practise your clinical work on your own terms. For a therapist who values independence but does not want the isolation of going it alone, it is the best of both worlds.
No. Health First Chiropractic has an established 20+ year loyal client base ready and waiting for the right person to step into.
Health First Chiropractic is a fully established, purpose-built allied health clinic with everything in place for the right practitioner to walk in and focus entirely on patient care. Our reception team manages all bookings, reminders, and administration. Online health fund claiming is set up and ready to go. Treatment rooms are private, fully furnished, and maintained to a high clinical standard. You will work alongside a collaborative team of experienced health professionals who are invested in your success. Our social media, marketing, and clinic promotion are already well established. This is a genuine walk in, walk out position. Everything you need is already here.