Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'760 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'050 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'750 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
APM-Therapeut/in
APM therapy with a stick and gentle manual therapy
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You treat energy imbalances and blockages using acupuncture sticks and gentle manual therapy.
APM-Therapeutinnen und -Therapeuten combine traditional acupuncture points with Western manual therapy. You use a special therapy stick to stimulate meridians. This releases blockages in the spine, pelvis, and limbs. The focus is on activating the body's natural healing powers. You guide the treatment with empathetic communication and close attention.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHealthcare
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Alternative Practitioner. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+48% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'667 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 67'761 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 APM-Therapeut/in
Official education path
Training is provided through part-time certificate courses and ends with an association seal.
Typical training path
APM-Therapeut/in
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene Grundbildung oder Mittelschulabschluss
Requirements
- Kommunikative Stärken und Empathie
- Keine Berührungsängste vor engem Kontakt zu unterschiedlichen Menschen
- Körperliche Fitness und psychische Gesundheit
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is often possible if you already have basic training in health or therapy.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathetic communication
- Physical endurance
- Mental stability
- Enjoyment of touch
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the treatment table and guide the therapy stick gently over the skin. You feel the tension in the muscles and release it with soft pressure points.
- You stimulate acupuncture points and meridians with a special therapy stick.
- You clear blockages in the spine and pelvis with gentle stimuli.
- You treat tension in the limbs using manual therapy techniques.
- You specifically activate your clients' natural healing powers.
- You ensure a free flow of energy in the human body.
- You accompany the treatment with empathetic communication and attention.
Working conditions
You work in private practices, wellness centers, or therapeutic clinics. The treatment rooms are usually quiet and designed for relaxation.
Where to learn
- OdA KT Organisation der Arbeitswelt KomplementärTherapieNiklaus-Konrad-Str. 18, 4500 Solothurn
- APM Schweiz - Berufsverband für APM TherapieStettemerstrasse 41a, 8207 Schaffhausen
Strengths
- Empathetic communication
- Physical endurance
- Mental stability
- Enjoyment of touch
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional closeness
- Financial uncertainty
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