Swedish Massage

£444.00

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Diploma in Swedish Body Massage (2 days in person)

This diploma is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the fundamental skills to become a competent body massage therapist. It is a great starting point for a career in holistic and complementary therapies as body massage will give you the basic skills needed, and it is often a pre-requisite for more advanced courses. You will be able to offer body massage as a stand-alone treatment or as part of a package. You will learn the fundamental skills to offer a professional and effective treatment. This diploma course is suitable for those with no previous body massage experience. It’s also ideal for those who currently practise other therapies where basic body massage skills would improve your treatment and give you more confidence. Ideally, you will have a keen interest in anatomy and physiology. (A&P). You may already be pursuing a separate qualification in A&P or already possess one. You will receive an anatomy and physiology training manual in advance and we will cover some A&P theory over the 2 days.

A regular body massage has become a necessary part of life to help us to destress, remove tension and keep the body supple and flexible. It’s benefits are widely recognised and it is used across industries and professions to help to improve the circulation, detox the body, treat sore and tight muscles and ultimately help us to relax and unwind. Becoming qualified in body massage will enable you to help people destress from their busy lives, give you the foundations to go on and learn more advanced disciplines such as Indonesian Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Sports Therapy and also build a new revenue stream.

Following the Course you will be:

Able to work as a professional massage therapist upon passing your case study assessments
Fully confident in how to price, promote and carry out a professional treatment
Able to gain full insurance and professional membership
Be able to take advanced courses such as aromatherapy, sports massage, Indonesian and Thai massage and pregnancy massage

Course Content:

History and origins
Principles of body massage
Effects and benefits of body massage
Consultation process
Health, safety & hygiene
Contraindications and contra-actions
Essential anatomy & physiology
Professionalism and ethics

Business practice
Body massage routine explanation
Massage oils and other massage mediums
Traditional Swedish massage techniques
Practical skills
Methods of adapting treatment
Treatment planning and aftercare
Practical assessment
Case study preparation

Entry Requirements

You must be over 18 years of age and have a good level of understanding of spoken and written English
You should have a keen interest in anatomy and physiology and further learning in this area
Ideally, you will be committed to self-improvement and on-going learning in their chosen discipline

Assessment Process
You will be required to complete a total of 14 case studies. We specifically require 5 separate clients who have 2 treatments and 4 one-off treatments. Your completed case studies should be submitted within 3 months of the course. Full details, necessary paperwork and requirements will be explained during the course.

Qualification Attained
You will gain a Diploma in Swedish Body Massage accredited by the Complimentary Medical Association (CMA). With this diploma you can obtain insurance through Balens and Westminster Insurance.

Our commitment to you

We promise to be fully committed to your learning. Teaching is our expertise and we pride ourselves in ensuring each student receives the level of knowledge, theory, practical skills, individual attention, resources and ongoing support they expect and deserve.
We commit to providing a forum for on-going support so that you can be successful in your chosen discipline, whatever success looks like for you.