What the Package includes
In this course, you will learn all about the types of client you could
potentially see and how important client care is in the practice. Points
covered include:
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Equipment and safety
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Boundaries for massage therapy
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Correct and effective client communication
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Client comfort and reassurance- Importance of this and if/when to
do it
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Benefits of massage therapy for your client
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Contraindications (precautions) to look out for before a massage
Massage Techniques and Benefits
An important aspect of massage therapy is knowing various techniques and
their purpose and when it is most beneficial to use them. The basic massage
techniques that will be covered in the course will include:
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Effleurage
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Petrissage
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Wringing
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Kneading
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Tapotement
Treatment Areas
In this course, you will be shown how to use and or/adapt various massage
techniques on different body parts. The areas of the body that will be
covered during the course include:
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Arms
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Legs
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Back
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Neck
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Shoulders
Leg stretching during the workshop
What the Package Includes
The only thing you need to bring to this course is yourself. If you want to
write down some notes or reminders throughout the course, then feel free to
bring yourself a pad and pen. This course will include:
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All practical equipment provided- incl. bed, couch roll, massage
mediums etc.
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100% support and commitment from our highly trained and experienced
therapists running the course
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Certification of attendance and recommendations for further
training
Qualifications Obtained
You will not receive a full qualification by attending this course. In
order to receive a full qualification in massage therapy, further education
will be required. Different options can be discussed with the therapists
running the course.
You will, however, receive a certificate of attendance to show you have
learnt the basic techniques involved in massage therapy.
Please note, this will not qualify you to perform massage therapy in a
professional environment.
Course Benefits
This course offers a wide range of benefits for all attendees regardless of
the reason for attending. Some of the amazing benefits of the Introduction
to Massage Therapy course include:
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Ability to continue into further learning/training
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The ability to perform basic massage therapy to family members or
friends (in a non-professional environment)
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Basic knowledge surrounding massage therapy incl. Benefits,
contraindications, techniques etc.
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High-quality training provided by our greatly experienced
therapists
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100% support given by the therapists both during and after the
course has taken place
Demonstration of arm posture