Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 88'410 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 101'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 86'580 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'293 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Praktiker/-in aquatische Körperarbeit
You guide clients in warm water toward deep relaxation and physical balance
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead people through mindful movements in body-warm water. This helps release muscle tension and promotes well-being.
You find calm and strength in the warm pool. As a Praktiker/-in aquatische Körperarbeit, you guide people through flowing movements. These movements release tension and deepen breathing. The weightlessness of the water supports therapy. You create a safe atmosphere with mindfulness and expertise. This job combines close physical work with deep relaxation. It promotes natural well-being.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Federal Law on Accident Insurance Specialist. Based on 38 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 86'678 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 116'666 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 96'293 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 94'000 | 32 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Schuleigenes Diplom/Zertifikat
Official education path
Training is a modular part-time course. You earn a school diploma or certificate.
Typical training path
Schuleigenes Diplom/Zertifikat
Prerequisites
- Training in the method
- Internship
Requirements
- Enjoyment of water
- Communication skills, empathy, and mindfulness
- Physical and mental resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Water affinity
- Empathetic communication
- Physical stamina
- Mindful presence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the pool and hold your client's hands. The warm water surrounds you. Together you guide slow, flowing movements. These movements release tension and deepen breathing.
- You guide clients through mindful, flowing movements in body-warm water.
- You use techniques from Shiatsu and breathing exercises to relax the muscles.
- You adjust the water pressure and movement speed to individual needs.
- You create a safe atmosphere. It promotes inner calm and physical weightlessness.
- You support participants with empathy. You speak clearly and calmly.
Working conditions
You work in therapy centers, wellness oases, or special aquatic rooms. Practice takes place only in specially heated pools. They provide a safe and relaxing environment.
Where to learn
- NAKA - Netzwerk für Aqautische Körperarbeit3000 Bern
- OdA KomplementärTherapie (OdA KTC) NiklausKonrad-Strasse 18, 4500 Solothurn
Strengths
- Water affinity
- Empathetic communication
- Physical stamina
- Mindful presence
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Water temperature
- Therapeutic boundaries
- Space availability
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