Massage Introduction Course

• General overview of contraindications and benefits (also supported with online material)

• You will have the opportunity to try out different massage mediums and understand their use in massage. We have a variety of lubricants to choose from such as lotions, waxes and oils, explore which ones work best for you.  

• Safety precautions surrounding the application of massage

• Toweling procedures made simple, no fuss, enabling you to move your client with ease while ensuring their modesty. 

• One of the most important massage skills you will learn is how to work using the optimum height of the massage couch, get this right and your touch will improve substantially, we also support this principle through the online material

• Developing an understanding of the correct body alignment and mechanics that will allow you to work deeply and sensitively while maintaining ease within yourself

• Turning your client effectively while maintaining modesty

• Massage strokes, light and deep effleurage & petrissage in multiple directions, both transverse and longitudinal deep strokes without stressing your hands

• You will learn how to work effectively in the application of supportive techniques for wrist and fists while taking into account any pre-existing conditions such as hypermobility

• Areas covered will be the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of lower limbs, the torso in prone, as well as the shoulders in both prone and supine

• A general overview of physiological effects of massage (also supported with online material)

• Add on techniques will include assisted thumb, fingers and hands. Using the forearm, deep strokes across the body while maintaining ease within yourself ensuring a long lasting proficiency in massage

• How to work effectively and confidently in and around the pelvis without causing any unnecessary discomfort

• Top tips in managing the clients arms, hands and shoulders in supine

• An introduction to massaging necks in supine and prone positions

• Massaging effectively in the shoulder and chest area

• At the end of the day you will have the opportunity to apply a top to toe massage using all the techniques that you have learnt over the course of the day. This is when it all comes together and you will be able to look back and be impressed with the abilities you have gained in such a short period of time.

• Question and answer time

We encourage all participants to review the online portion of the beginners massage course, it can also be used as a review. The following modules are included:

• Hygiene and Appearance

• Massage Mediums

• Bed Height: Setting Up

• Maintaining Client Modesty

• Working Posture Principles

• Introduction to A&P

• Contraindications in Massage

• Career Options in Massage Therapy 
• Final Quiz
• Bonus Technique Videos