Thinking of becoming a Massage Therapist?

In a world that is driven by stress, more and more people are looking for away to achieve a calm in their life, even if it is only for a short time.

More and more people are looking for alternative health care, often disillusioned by the ‘pop a pill for everything’ culture.

Of course, we know that health and wellness requires a full approach, including a healthy approach to diet and exercise but our mind an body also needs, and requires a certain amount of TLC.

Benefits of becoming a Massage Therapist

One of the most rewarding outcomes of becoming a massage therapist, is helping people who are in pain, anxious or stressed.  Your treatments can have a profound positive impact on someone’s life.

Becoming a Massage Therapist can allow you to open your own business at a relatively low start up cost.  The products required are much less than with many treatments.  A good massage couch, a bottle of oil and a space to work from, is generally all that is required. 

You can have flexible working hours which can fall in well with a busy family life

Benefits of Massage

People used to think of massage as a luxury or a treat.  But there are so many benefits to have a regular massage with a well trained therapist. It has gained so much popularity over the last few years and has become an essential tool to many people in their self care ritual.

There are the well known benefits such as

Elevate muscular pain and tightness

Reduce Back Pain

Sports Injuries

Soft tissue injury

Musclar pain associated with over exertion from exercise

Fibromyalgia

But there are also some other benefits that are often either not known or over looked.

Boosting your Immunity

There is Medical research that suggests that high levels of stress hormones can greatly impair the functioning of the immune system.  And in the current times that we are living in, our immune system needs to be kept as strong and healthy as possible. Regular massage has been found to boost people’s white blood cell count, which plays an important role in defending the body against disease.

Can help to relieve headaches

Muscle tightness is often a cause of migraines and tension headaches. Massage focusing on releasing the tension in the neck, shoulders and head, can help reduce this pain.

Improves your rest and sleep

We know massage triggers the release of serotonin, is necessary for the production of melatonin. This is the body’s natural sleep inducer and tells us when it’s time to go to bed. During a massage, most people often feel a deep state of relaxation, and rest, which is so good for those who do not feel fully rested after a night’s sleep, or those suffering with sleeping disorders.

Exfoliation of your body

Massage can help rejuvenate the skin as the movements, combined with the oils used by the therapist, can help exfoliate your skin leaving you with a much fresher and brighter skin tone. 

What Training Courses are best to start with?

Obviously as with any treatment, proper education is vital.  Our holistic/massage courses are run by tutors with many years of experience.  The Manuals that accompany your course are very informative and contain all the relevant anatomy and physiology that you require to be able to perform these treatments safely and effectively.

I am often asking how we can run the courses in such a short time. Our class sizes are kept very small to ensure that you have full hands on tutoring. Usually these courses are run on a 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 basis. We also ask that you carry out some case studies in your own time (this means carrying out treatments on your friends and family). This helps you gain so much confidence and our tutors are on hand to help you along the way so that by the time you receive your certification, you know you are fully competent to offer the treatment.

We have a range of courses that allow you to build on your existing skills (if you wished) so that you are able to extend your service menu to suit your business.

Training is very hands on at the Academy and you will leave your course feeling confident and happy with your newly acquired qualifications.

Where do I start?

Swedish Body Massage

This is our most popular course and the one that you should begin with.  It is a 2 day intensive course where you will learn the fundamental massage movements to become a massage therapist.   It is one of the most popular forms of massage to promote relaxation, work on muscular tension and improve blood/lymph circulation

Who can attend this course?  This course is suitable for a complete beginner.  No previous knowledge is required.

For more information along with dates and prices click here Swedish Body Massage Training

Hot Stones Massage

This course covers massage with warm volcanic stones and cool marine stones.  It allows the therapist to provide a beautifully relaxing treatment, working deep into the muscles.

Who can attend this course?  You will require a Swedish Body Massage qualification to attend this course

For more information along with dates and prices click here Hot Stones Massage Training

Warm Bamboo Massage

This course involves using heated bamboo sticks in various different sizes, to knead out knots and relax and soothe muscles.

Who can attend this course?  You will require a Swedish Body Massage qualification to attend this course

For more information along with dates and prices click here Warm Bamboo Training Course

Indian Head Massage

This course works on the upper part of the body, including the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp.  It is a massage that can be done fully clothed and sat in a chair.  It is a great massage to help reduce stress and fatigue, headaches and migraines and joint flexibility.

Who can attend this course?  This Course is suitable for a complete beginner. No previous knowledge is required.

For more information along with dates and prices click here Indian Head Massage Training

Deep Tissue Massage

This course is designed to enhance the skills of a massage therapist by adding in deeper tissue work.Not only can in help to relieve tension and stress, but it can help smooth out scar tissue and work on the deepest layers of muscle mass in the body

Who can attend this course?  You will require a Swedish Body Massage qualification to attend this course.

For more information along with dates and prices click here Deep Tissue Massage Training

Still not sure, just drop us a message on our CONTACT US form and we will be happy to advise you on the perfect course for you.