1 Day Course price £399

 

      All courses are fully insurable in the UK

Experience tuition at its very best when you are attending a solo training course with one of our experienced and friendly instructors. One-to-one training means that you will have 100% of your teacher’s attention.

Our intermediate course in Deep Tissue Massage is designed for anyone who wants to become a professional Holistic massage therapist. During your practical tuition you will learn how to perform a wide variety of body work techniques so that you can confidently deliver a professional deep tissue massage treatment.

Our beautifully written and illustrated course manual guides you through a pre-treatment consultation and it also provides you with essential knowledge on the relevant anatomy and physiology plus covering the wide range of benefits from having a deep tissue massage and how to identify contraindications.

You will gain a fully accredited Diploma upon successful completion of both the online theory test and your practical session.

Our Diploma Qualification allows you to work as a self-employed therapist, start your own home-based business, or even work as a mobile therapist.

To undertake this course you need to already have completed a course in full body massage and obtained a suitable qualification.

 

More about the course

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Course Modules

This is the background and theory that you study from home and then complete an online test paper before attending your practical training. It is easily completed with between 8-12 hours of study time. For some people it may take a little longer.

Module 1
Introduction to Deep Tissue massage therapy

 

Module 2
The role of the Deep Tissue massage therapist
Limitations and referrals

 

Module 3
Effects and benefits in detail

 

Module 4
Indications for Deep Tissue massage
Postural assessment

 

Module 5
Contraindications
Precautions
Restrictions

Module 6
Classifications of injuries

Module 7
Pre exercise: warm up
After exercise: cool down
Flexibility
Re-assessing clients

 

Module 8
Setting up for treatment
Client preparation
Consultation
Informed consent
Before and after treatment protocols
Massage mediums

 

Module 9
Deep Tissue massage techniques

Module 10
Front body massage
Back body massage
Massage techniques at a glance

Reference material
How to use your manual before and after training
Treatment options
Pre-event massage
Post-event massage
Massage during training
The importance of correct breathing
Posture and postural defects
Gender-specific characteristics
Categories of body shape
Notes on body weight
Muscle fatigue 
Nutrition and hydration


Additional information
Suggested reading and reference material
Your notes and questions
Client consultation form

Accreditation & Diploma

Many of the Diploma courses offered by Therapy Training School are accredited (ie: approved for membership & insurance purposes) by the International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT), the Guild of Holistic Therapists (GHT) and the Guild of Beauty Therapists (GBT). Additionally, Therapy Training School is an approved Platinum Training Provider with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT), and this organisation also accredits many of our Diploma courses for membership & insurance purposes.

 

All of our Diploma & Certificate training courses throughout the UK are accredited by Therapy Training Academy Ltd (our umbrella organisation)  and insurance for practicing professionally can be taken out in the UK via Westminster Insurance (highly recommended), Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance. 

 

With professional insurance in place, you will be able to get a job as a therapist, practice as a self-employed therapist or work independently as a mobile therapist. 

 

Our Certificate courses are recommended for those who wish to deliver treatments to family and friends. Although professional insurance is not a legal requirement, we do advise that you purchase insurance to safeguard your recipients and yourself and to provide you with peace of mind. Insurance for delivering therapy to family and friends can be taken out in the UK via Westminster Insurance (highly recommended), Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance. Our Certificate courses are accredited by the International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT).

 

*Before you commit to any course, we strongly advise that you check with your potential employer (and Borough Council, if you wish to work in London) to ensure that the qualification you have decided to undertake will be accepted by them, and to find out if you need a licence to work.

 

View all accreditation and insurance options here >




              



• More Information

+ Step-By-Step Guide for Class Training

How everything works from start to finish. Read our detailed step-by-step guide. Read more >

 

+ Step-By-Step Guide for Solo Training

How everything works from start to finish. Read our detailed step-by-step guide. Read more >

 

+ More about Certificate Courses

How everything works from start to finish. Read our detailed step-by-step guide. Read more >

 

+ Working In London

You can work anywhere in the UK with our Diplomas. However, if you're looking to work in London you need to know which Boroughs accept our Diploma. Read more >