ADVANCED MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

ADVANCED MASSAGE TECHNIQUES  (CPD registered)

This course requires Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite.

The course will cover a variety of remedial soft tissue techniques and passive movements to help treat a range of common conditions. These techniques will complement the basic movements and sequences learned in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage. They will broaden the range of your soft tissue techniques and strengthen your therapeutic abilities.

There will be no examination though a college diploma will be issued. The techniques are  extensions of those learned on the Holistic Massage  course. They will be covered by your basic massage insurance so there will be no need to apply for further cover.

The course will begin by extending the uses of the classical movements, showing deeper and more effective methods of using the familiar kneading and friction movements. This will include the use of thumbs, knuckles, heels of hands, forearms, elbows etc.
These movements will work wonders on those big, hard, muscular types who always want more pressure

The course will go on to teach more in-depth techniques for treating problem areas as follows:

. Deeper pressure techniques and advanced stretches to the back.

. Advanced mobilisation techniques to the neck, shoulder and hip.

. Treatments to help alleviate asthma problems.

. Spinal pounding techniques to help relieve a wide variety of physiological conditions. 

. Techniques for the relief of sciatica.

. Compression therapy; a quick effective treatment for relief of aches, stiffness and stress, this  massage can be performed almost anywhere, even through clothing.

Any of these movements can be used alone or combined with conventional massage treatments.

COURSE TIMES

This class will be held over one weekend, twice yearly.
9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday.

The Advanced Massage Class has been approved for 15 Continuous Professional Development points with IGPP

see course commencement page for next start date