Salary: £25,000 – £40,000+ (or £30–£60+ per session self-employed)
Description:
Provide hands-on treatment to help clients recover from injury, relieve pain, and improve mobility. Work in sports clubs, physiotherapy clinics, gyms, or as a freelance therapist.
Growth outlook:
Steady demand from both active individuals and the public seeking preventative care and rehabilitation.
Salary: £26,000 – £42,000+
Description:
Design recovery and prevention programmes for clients post-injury or surgery, combining sports massage with corrective exercise and mobility work. Often employed in multidisciplinary clinics or by sports teams.
Growth outlook:
Strong growth as awareness of injury prevention and recovery support continues to increase.
Salary: £28,000 – £50,000+ (self-employed earnings vary)
Description: Offer a combined service of sports massage and personal training, helping clients rehabilitate, regain strength, and improve overall fitness in one package.
Growth outlook: High demand from clients who prefer one trusted professional for both recovery and ongoing fitness.