Spa Therapist Wellness Academy

LONDON WELLNESS ACADEMY – Spa Therapist

Massage Therapists administer professional massage and body treatments to our onboard guests. The ideal candidate must have thorough knowledge of various massage modalities, possesses a general understanding of body treatments, and be willing to train in our specific massage and body treatment offerings. Excellent communication skills are required, and the candidate must be able to learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet the needs of our guests.

Candidates must be qualified in Swedish massage with at least 150 hours of certified training. Any additional qualifications like aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki, or Sports Massage Therapy are a great advantage.

All nationalities must have a certificate/diploma.

Successful candidates will be invited to train within our prestigious private Spa and Wellness school, The London Wellness Academy.

During your time at the Academy, students are provided with world‑class massage therapy courses and professional development from leading experts in the spa and wellness industry.

Our trainers in London are experts in the field of wellness and it’s their job to pass on their knowledge, skills and confidence to all new hires. Perfect your knowledge of skin biology and cosmetic chemistry as you learn to master the latest new treatments.

Successful applicants will leave the academy with a whole new range of skills to be successful onboard.

Graduates from the London Wellness Academy are highly sought after by employers in the spa and wellness industry. We are the perfect choice for anyone looking to pursue a rewarding career in luxury spas around the world.

• A Diploma in Swedish Massage including the anatomy and physiology of the body is absolutely necessary
• Any other courses like reflexology, Indian head massage, or aromatherapy is beneficial to your application, but not essential

We Recruit worldwide. After successfully passing your LWA Interview you will then be expected to attend our intensive training program in London or one of our centres located around the world where we will push you to your limits. During training, you’ll be assessed carefully on your performance and your training results will determine your ship.

We work with the most prestigious cruise lines in the world to secure our student’s employment following their graduation.

We are currently seeking Massage Therapists to work onboard over 200 cruise ships currently at sea worldwide.

Salaries for massage therapists working onboard will vary greatly depending on how hard you work. This job allows you to demand your own wage as it comes with uncapped commissions. It’s like having your own business with no outgoings. You should bear in mind that all jobs come with accommodation provided, which helps many of our graduates save as they earn.

Working at sea is not for everyone but if you want to travel the world, meet incredible people and earn and save money this could be your dream job. We also offer the most incredible opportunities within the company and you could find yourself in a management role after just 1 contract.