Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a key relaxation and recovery technique which can heal a multitude of aches, pains, and stress; whether they be mental or physical. This online course will give you expert instructor-led guidance on how to help clients’ recovery from injury, relieve pain, ease harmful effects of stress and live a healthier life through giving you basic and advanced massage techniques.

The course will run you through a diverse selection of massage therapy types, and the introduction includes a history of massage, basics of the human anatomy, physiology and the basic structure and function of the human body’s muscular and skeletal systems.

The massage therapy course is for anyone who is aspiring to become a massage therapist, looking for a stepping stone to further studies. It is also for those who are interested in massage therapy as a method of healing, instead of using it as a professional pursuit. If you’re looking to get to know more about the human body and how to heal it through manipulating muscles and applying pressure, this course is perfect for you.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

• Introduction to Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Thai-yoga Massage
• Prenatal Massage
• Foot Massage
• Neck Massage
• Indian Scalp Massage
• Facelift Massage
• Reflexology
• Hot Stone Massage
• Geriatric Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Cranial Sacral Therapy
• Shiatsu
• Lymph Drainage

ADVANTAGES OF THE COURSE

• 24/7 access to the course content for one year, so you can study anytime, anywhere.
• Course materials that cover many different learning styles including visual demonstrations and multimedia presentations, flash cards and educational games. This will help you to stay engaged with the content as you work your way through the course.
• Expert instructor-led training by a subject matter specialist.
• Learner management system includes discussions forums, allowing for interaction and collaboration with other students.
• Learn a variety of massage types.
• Customer support available 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday.

UNITS OF STUDY