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Introduction to Massage Course

Cost: £65 plus VAT

This introduction course offers a taster to Body Massage, hence allowing you to learn about the therapy and how to perform basic massage techniques to see if it is something which interests you without having to commit yourself to a fully accredited course. However this course will provide the ideal preparation should you wish to go onto the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage  or the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy. By the end of the course you will be able you to perform the basic massage techniques and will have a full body routine to take away so you can practice on your family and friends with a confident manner and you will be awarded a Massage Academy Certificate.

There are no formal assessments on this course.

Who would benefit from this course?

This beginners' Body (Swedish) Massage course is designed for anyone from complete novices to enthusiastic amateurs. The one day workshop offers an introduction to full body massage and all relevant theoretical underlying principles. The objective of the workshop is to allow you to be confident in your touch and understand the nature of what you are doing and by the end of day be confident to perform a basic full body massage for family and friends.

Course dates

Duration: 1 day 10.30am - 5pm. All courses are based at our college in Stockport, see venue page for address.

Type of Course
Course Date
DurationReference Booking

SAT

Mar 23 - course full

1 day

IM Mar

 

SAT

Apr 20 

1 day

IM Apr

SAT

May 18

1 day

IM May

Booking Form

SAT

June 8   

1 day

IM Jun

SAT

July 20

1 day

IM Jul

Booking Form   

SUN

Aug 31

1 day

IM Aug

SUN

Sept 21

1 day

IM Sept

Booking Form

SAT

Oct 12

1 day

IM Oct

Booking Form

SAT

Nov 16

1 day

IM Nov

   

If you experience any problems with the online booking form, please download a printed booking form

What is the course content?

  • The history of Body/Swedish massage
  • Benefits & effects of massage
  • Contra-indications
  • Preparation for treatment
  • The 4 main types of massage movements/techniques: effluerage, pettrisage, tapotement & vibrations
  • After treatment care
  • Massage routine to take away including: the back, front & back of legs, shoulders and neck. 

What does the course include?

  • One day workshop including tutoring & practical
  • Personalised course folder containing all course content & additional notes
  • Refreshments throughout the course
  • Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
  • Numbers are limited so teaching is kept on a personal level

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Contact us

Download a copy of our full prospectus here academy prospectus or make an Training Course Enquiry.

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