This course is designed from an accredited course and introduces the complete beginner to some of the theoretical subjects and practical application of body massage. It can also be used by professional massage therapists who wish take a course for basic revision or CPD purposes, and maybe gain some extra perspective or different massage techniques.

It is in 11 lessons with 3 downloadable PDF resources.

Lesson 1, Introduction to the course.

Lesson 2, History and philosophy of massage.

Lesson 3, Setting the scene.

Lesson 4, Mind, body and spiritual connection to health and balance.

Lesson 5, Self-care.

Lesson 6, Basic health, safety and hygiene considerations.

Lesson 7, Contra-indications to massage (reasons why you shouldn't do it).

Lesson 8, Contra-actions to massage (Things that can happen after e.g. healing crisis, and why after care advice is important).

Lesson 9, Practical demonstration of body massage in the face up (supine) position.

Lesson 10, Practical demonstration of body massage techniques in the face down (prone) position.

Lesson 11, What to look out for in a professional massage therapists training course, including legal considerations.

Upon successful completion you should be safe and competent to offer basic body massage to your family and friends for general relaxation purposes. You will be able to use these skills and transfer them to undertake a professional course in the future should you wish. This course may be used as an entry qualification onto other courses subject to their individual entrance requirements.