Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 21'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 24'316 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 57'474 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Atemtherapeut/in
You guide people through breathing and body exercises to improve their well-being.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Atemtherapeutinnen and Atemtherapeuten use targeted breathing and body work to release tension and support self-healing.
You work closely with your clients in a quiet practice or therapy room. You guide them through breathing and body exercises to calm their breathing. Targeted grips and stretches help release tension and boost self-awareness. Your goal is to activate the body's natural healing power. You also aim to strengthen overall well-being in the long term.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHealthcare
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Atemtherapeut/in.
Salary trend
+75% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 24'316 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 55'800 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 42'483 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Atemtherapeut/in
Official education path
Training takes place at specialized institutes. It leads to a specific diploma or certificate.
Typical training path
Atemtherapeut/in
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene Grundbildung oder Mittelschulabschluss
Requirements
- Differenzierte Selbstwahrnehmung
- Kommunikative Stärken und Empathie
- agogisch-didaktische Fähigkeiten
- physische und psychische Gesundheit
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy & Communication
- Body Awareness & Presence
- Teaching Skills
- Physical Endurance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a relaxed client. You guide them step by step through deep belly breathing. Light pressure and gentle stretches help you feel the muscles loosen. The breathing rhythm gradually calms down.
- You guide clients through targeted breathing exercises to find inner calm.
- You use gentle grips and stretches to release tension.
- You observe body posture and adapt the exercises to each person.
- You promote self-awareness through mindful body work and breathing awareness.
- You support natural self-healing through freer diaphragm movements.
- You document therapy progress and continuously adjust the treatment.
Working conditions
You typically work in complementary therapy practices, wellness centers, or in outpatient care. You often conduct sessions in private homes or rehabilitation facilities as well.
Where to learn
- Atemfachverband Schweiz AFS4600 Olten
- OdA KT Organisation der Arbeitswelt KomplementärTherapieNiklaus-Konrad-Str. 18, 4500 Solothurn
Strengths
- Empathy & Communication
- Body Awareness & Presence
- Teaching Skills
- Physical Endurance
Trade-offs
- Physical Strain
- Emotional Responsibility
- Financial Uncertainty
- Regulatory Requirements
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