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Deep Tissue Massage - Fast Track Diploma Course - Nationally Accredited Qualification over 1 Day
Course options & prices from £125 - £399
All courses are fully insurable in the UK
Our intensive Deep Tissue Massage course is ideal if you have already studied body massage and wish to progress your understanding of therapeutic treatment. You will learn a form of Deep Tissue Massage, which is designed to give you the basic requisite understanding of the skills required to work as a Sports Massage Therapist on non-pathological tissue (non-injured).
Once you have completed this diploma course, you will be able to apply preventative and post-event treatment that encourages the health of both muscles and connective tissue, help improve the range of your client’s movement as well as the tone, symmetry, balance of muscle and quality of posture.
Our courses are available in both solo tuition and home learning learning formats. The practical training is delivered by one of our expert tutors. You will also receive lots of friendly guidance and advice from our admin support staff who are always available to assist you.
To attend this course you need to have completed a course and obtained qualification in full body massage.
You can spread the cost of your training course by choosing PayPal Pay Later at checkout.
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Questions and answers
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. All of the course training options are perfect for beginners as well as CPD for practicing therapists.
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Do you have an FAQ for classroom & SOLO diploma courses?
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Do you have an FAQ for home learning Certificate COURSES?
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Which course should I undertake if i want to offer treatments professionally?
If you wish to offer treatments professionally we recommend that you undertake training to Diploma level. You can opt for a classroom course or solo tuition. If you're unsure which type of training will be best for you, please contact our friendly support team to discuss these options.
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DO YOU HAVE TUTORIAL VIDEOS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE?
Yes we do! Receive 3 months free access to the tutorial videos. These can be streamed directly to your TV, laptop, desktop computer or hand held device.
Course Modules
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.
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
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More Information
Accreditation & Diploma
Many of the Diploma courses offered by Therapy Training School are accredited (ie: approved for membership & insurance purposes) by the International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT), the Guild of Holistic Therapists (GHT) and the Guild of Beauty Therapists (GBT). Additionally, Therapy Training School is an approved Platinum Training Provider with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT), and this organisation also accredits many of our Diploma courses for membership & insurance purposes.
All of our Diploma & Certificate training courses throughout the UK are accredited by Therapy Training Academy Ltd (our umbrella organisation) and insurance for practicing professionally can be taken out in the UK via Westminster Insurance (highly recommended), Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance.
With professional insurance in place, you will be able to get a job as a therapist, practice as a self-employed therapist or work independently as a mobile therapist.
Our Certificate courses are recommended for those who wish to deliver treatments to family and friends. Although professional insurance is not a legal requirement, we do advise that you purchase insurance to safeguard your recipients and yourself and to provide you with peace of mind. Insurance for delivering therapy to family and friends can be taken out in the UK via Westminster Insurance (highly recommended), Wellbeing Insurance and Towergate Insurance. Our Certificate courses are accredited by the International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT).
*Before you commit to any course, we strongly advise that you check with your potential employer (and Borough Council, if you wish to work in London) to ensure that the qualification you have decided to undertake will be accepted by them, and to find out if you need a licence to work.
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My tutor was fabulous!!
Jade M.
Burton-on-Trent, May 2024It was a good experience from start to finish. I like the easy access to the theory, everything was very informative and and queries were answered quickly. My tutor was fantastic.
Adele P.
Preston, April 2024My teacher was great! :-)
David G.
North Shields, April 2024Excellent !
Basil M.
Glenrothes, April 2024I absolutely loved my teacher and the way she taught. She was so lovely and the venue was beautiful.
Katie E.
Poole, April 2024The option of choosing one on one training was great. The facilitator was great at answering questions as they came up and explaining techniques.
Rachael A.
Consett, March 2024
