Deep Tissue Massage Diploma: £325
10.00AM - 5.00PM (Each day)
1 or 2 Days Practical
Theory Exam
Complete Online
Course Suitability
Intermediate/Upward
Course Description
Attend one of our courses and enjoy learning Deep Tissue Massage alongside other enthusiastic and friendly people. Our teachers are some of the best and most experienced in the UK and their training venues are professional, comfortable and safe. You can expect a warm welcome and lots of encouragement and caring guidance throughout your course.
Attend one of our courses and enjoy learning Deep Tissue Massage alongside other enthusiastic and friendly people. Our teachers are some of the best and most experienced in the UK and their training venues are professional, comfortable and safe. You can expect a warm welcome and lots of encouragement and caring guidance throughout your course.
Deep Tissue Massage treatments are perfect for tired and aching muscles – whether your client is a busy office worker, an amateur golfing enthusiast or a professional athlete . Our comprehensive Deep Tissue Massage intermediate level course explores a wide range of firm techniques, some of which are remarkably similar to sports massage.
You will learn massage techniques for front and back body so that you can deliver a very effective and therapeutic treatment for your clients. You will learn both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills to be able to competently perform this treatment to meet the needs of a range of clients.
After you’ve passed your course you can even adapt the routine yourself to offer a range of Deep Tissue Massage treatments such as a short, focussed back massage to help correct postural problems, a neck and shoulder massage to relieve tension and pain, or a full body deep tissue treatment that's both deeply relaxing and astonishingly therapeutic.
You can practice professionally with this qualification, read more below.
Pre-Requirements
You need to have already obtained a qualification in body massage to attend this course.
Practical Training Options
Class: 2 days of practical tuition in a mixed class or a women-only class, with between 2-8 participants.
Solo: 1 day of practical tuition, just yourself and the teacher. You'll need to provide a massage model for working on if you choose this option.
Bespoke or Salon: We can arrange training for groups of friends and also for salon staff. The number of days and the costs will vary depending upon the number of participants and any special requirements/requests you might have.
Qualification & Insurance
As an approved training provider, we are able to award you with a Diploma that is recognised throughout the UK and accredited for insurance purposes by UK governing bodies including: The Guild of Beauty Therapists (GBT), The International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT) and The International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).
Insurance can also be obtained for the UK via our FEATURED INSURANCE COMPANY: Westminster Insurance. This company offer insurance not only in the UK, but for many other countries around the World.
Other insurance agencies in the UK who can provide you with professional insurance in the UK are: Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance. You will be able to practice as a self-employed therapist or mobile therapist. If you are seeking employment, always check with your potential employer (or local council) to ensure that this Diploma will be accepted by them.
Free Video Tutorial
You can access our ‘Deep Tissue Massage’ video tutorial FREE for 3 months after you’ve paid for your course. This is best to access just 2 weeks before your course so that you know what’s involved in the course training. Then, in the remaining 10 weeks after your course it’s a great way to refresh your memory of the techniques you were taught during the practical.
You can watch the video trailer at our Vimeo channel here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learndeeptissuemassage
Requirements
This is a pre-requirement course and as such you need to have a professional body massage qualification in order to participate.
How To Pay
Pay for this course in 2 instalments. The first instalment secures your place on the course. The second instalment gives you access to the training materials, online theory test paper and practical tuition
Online
Pay securely online via PayPal or debit/credit card.
Telephone
Pay securely over the telephone using your credit/debit card.
Bank Transfer
Make payment from your own bank account directly into ours.
Questions & Answers
You need to have a professional qualification in full body massage to undertake this course. This course is also perfect for any massage therapists who need a CPD course or as a refresher course for practicing therapists who want to feel more confident in their abilities and also learn additional techniques.
If you attend a class course then students work upon one another so a massage model is not required. However, if you attend a solo course then you would need to provide your own massage model.
The Beauty Guild, IGCT, IICT & INHA.
Which companies offer me insurance with this Diploma?
Many choices from reputable industry recognised insurers including: Westminster Insurance (our featured insurance company), Wellbeing Insurance, Towergate Insurance, The Beauty Guild, and the IICT.
Yes, all of our courses are suitable for professional practice*. And once you have acquired insurance cover our Diplomas allow you to offer treatments from your home, from a salon or as a mobile therapist. Working professionally means that you can charge a fee for this service.
*If you are seeking employment, always check with your potential employer (or local council if you wish to work in London) to ensure that this Diploma will be accepted by them.
*If you are seeking employment, always check with your potential employer (or local council if you wish to work in London) to ensure that this Diploma will be accepted by them.
Yes, there is time to learn all you need to know. And that’s because all our classes are small (between 2-8 participants) and so you'll receive plenty of focused guidance and individual attention from our teacher. You will be taught a complete therapy treatment routine for delivering to your clients. And because students practice upon one another, you will also experience for yourself how fabulous and effective this treatment can be. Or, if you choose to do solo training instead of class training, you will have all of the teacher’s attention throughout the full day of your training.
You will learn the same practical skills as you would learn on a longer course. The main difference between a long course and a short course is that you'll need to practice the treatment routine upon friends and family, in order to perfect the techniques till you feel super-confident. This will be easy to do - using your manual and (where available) our on-line tutorial videos for further assistance after your practical training.
You're always welcome to return and attend only the practical training again in order to refresh your practical skills. This is known as a refresher course and it allows you to brush up on the techniques you have learned with us. Refresher courses are only available to students who have previously completed their course with us, and substantial discounts are offered.
No, this is a Diploma course. Diploma courses are also known as ‘short courses’ or ‘fast-track training’. However, the treatment techniques you'll learn are similar, and in some cases more extensive than on a level 3 course.
In most situations you don't need a level 3 qualification in order to deliver this therapy professionally. However, some employers might want you to have a Level 3 qualification, and some London Borough Councils may specify it as a requirement for selling you a licence to practice in their borough.
You will be provided with your course manual in PDF format, and once you’ve read it you’ll be ready to complete your on-line test. This is a simple, multiple choice test with 45 questions. Our administration team will also be available to chat with you and help you to find out what you need to bring, and how you need to prepare, so that you are all set up to have a great time.
Yes, we do! And the first 3 months of access is totally FREE! These videos are great for you to use a week or 2 before your course practical so you can see what you’ll be learning, and then as a reminder of what you’ve learned, after you’ve completed your course. You can ALSO purchase this training video at our Vimeo.com channel if you’d like to watch it after the 3-month FREE period. These videos can either be downloaded or streamed directly to your TV or hand held device. Visit our Vimeo channel >
Theory & Practical
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.
Course Modules
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
First things first
Make sure that this is the right course for you. Then register online and pay for your course. The course is paid in 2 instalments. The first instalment secures your place on the course. The second instalment gives you access to the training materials, online theory test paper and practical tuition.
Getting Prepared
Login to the fab student area at our website. It's packed full of useful information and will guide you through all of the essential steps before attending your course practical. Our friendly support team will be on hand to offer help and guidance every step of the way.
The Theory Test
The course manual will be emailed to you. Once you've studied the manual you can then take the multiple-choice theory test online from the comfort of your own home.
Practical Instruction
When attending the 2 days of practical training you'll receive expert guidance from our qualified and experienced tutor. There is no practical test... instead you're ability to understand and demonstrate each technique is assessed as you are learning.
Your Diploma
Once you've passed both the theory test and the practical training & assessment, your Diploma will be posted to you. You can then obtain professional therapist insurance and begin offering professional therapy treatments to paying clients.
Help with insurance
Once you're qualified, you can obtain insurance from a number of reputable companies including: The Beauty Guild, Towergate, Westminter Indemnity, International Institute for Complementary Therapies. Read more at our accreditation and insurance page here >
Help setting up in business
We know just how daunting it can be to set-up a new business. So we've got just the thing to help you through all of the steps A through Z. Our Therapist Business Course provides you with lots of realy useful information in an easy to understand format. Plus you'll get a Diploma once you've passed the theory test and worksheets.
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 research which Boroughs accept short Diploma courses such as our own. Read more >
Deep Tissue Massage Course Special Offers
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