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Introduction to Massage Course

Cost: £65 plus VAT

 

This introduction course offers a taster to Full Body Massage, hence allowing you to learn about the therapy and how to perform a basic massage to see if it is for 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 a basic massage routine for 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 in Stockport or Chester which is stated on each date line

 

 

Type of Course
Course Date
DurationReference Booking
SAT Stockport

Jan 21

1 day

IM Jan STOCK

 

SAT Chester

Feb 4

1 day

IM Feb CHEST

SAT Stockport

Mar 17

1 day

IM Mar STOCK

SAT Chester

Apr 7

1 day

IM Apr CHEST

SAT Stockport

May 12

1 day

IM May STOCK
SAT Stockport June 16

1 day

IM June STOCK
SAT Stockport

July 28

1 day

IM July STOCK
SAT Chester

Aug 11

1 day

IM Aug CHEST
SAT Stockport

Sept 1

1 day

IM Sept STOCK
SUN Stockport

Oct 28

1 day

IM Oct STOCK
SAT Chester

Dec 15

1 day

IM Dec CHEST

   

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
  • Massage techniques
  • Preparation for treatment
  • After treatment care
  • The 4 types of massage movement: effluerage, pettrisage, tapotement & vibrations
  • Full body massage routine for: 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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