A wellness and recovery centre in Dubai is seeking Physiotherapist or Osteopathy Practitioner with a strong background in manual therapy, movement mechanics, and functional rehabilitation techniques. This opportunity is suitable for professionals who are passionate about helping clients improve mobility, reduce everyday muscular tension, enhance posture, and support overall physical wellbeing in a non-medical wellness environment.
The successful candidate will deliver personalised wellness sessions combining hands-on manual therapy, soft-tissue techniques, mobility exercises, stretching, and movement guidance tailored to individual client needs and goals.
This role is ideal for a practitioner who takes a holistic approach to the human body, communicates effectively, and is committed to helping clients achieve sustainable improvements in movement, flexibility, and physical comfort.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct personalised wellness and recovery sessions based on clients’ movement goals, physical comfort, mobility needs, and general wellbeing objectives.
- Apply appropriate hands-on manual therapy and soft-tissue techniques to support relaxation, mobility, and improved movement.
- Use a sound understanding of human anatomy, musculoskeletal function, posture, and movement mechanics when delivering wellness sessions.
- Incorporate stretching, mobility exercises, functional movements, and guided exercise techniques into individual client sessions.
- Develop tailored movement and recovery plans that align with clients’ personal wellness goals and physical capabilities.
- Guide clients in improving flexibility, posture, body awareness, and everyday movement patterns.
- Explain movement techniques and exercises clearly, helping clients understand their purpose and perform them correctly.
- Monitor client feedback and progress throughout wellness sessions and adapt techniques according to individual comfort and needs.
- Build positive, professional, and long-term relationships with clients through effective communication and a client-centred approach.
- Maintain accurate session notes and client records in accordance with the centre’s procedures and applicable privacy requirements.
- Collaborate with other wellness practitioners to provide a coordinated and supportive client experience.
- Maintain professional standards, hygiene, safety, and appropriate boundaries throughout all client interactions.
- Work within the scope of a non-medical wellness establishment and refer clients to appropriately licensed healthcare professionals when medical assessment or treatment is required.
Job Qualifications
- A recognised qualification in Physiotherapy or Osteopathy.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in manual therapy, hands-on bodywork, movement-based practice, or a related field.
- A minimum of three years of practical experience in manual therapy is specifically required by the employer.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, soft-tissue techniques, musculoskeletal function, posture, and movement mechanics.
- Practical experience incorporating mobility training, stretching, functional exercises, and movement guidance into individual sessions.
- Ability to tailor sessions to individual client needs, comfort levels, mobility goals, and physical capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and maintain strong client relationships.
- A genuine interest in holistic wellness, physical recovery, movement improvement, and preventive wellbeing.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary wellness team.
- A professional, empathetic, and client-focused approach to service delivery.
- Candidates with DHA eligibility or an existing DHA professional licence may apply, provided they understand the establishment’s licensing limitations and are willing to work in a non-medical wellness practitioner role.
Candidates should verify the current DOH licensing and continuing professional development requirements applicable to their professional category.