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Swedish 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
Holistic Massage is one of the most popular mainstream therapies, and is the top choice at all health spas and beauty clinics. Our comprehensive professional body massage beginner's course guides you through all of the traditional Swedish massage techniques for front and back body so that you can deliver an effective and therapeutic treatment for family, friends and clients.
This course is suitable for complete beginners and also for those who wish to brush up their techniques.
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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. All students undertaking Certificate and Diploma courses get 3 months free access to the tutorial videos. These can be streamed directly to your TV, laptop, desktop computer or hand held device.
Watch the body massage video trailer >
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
History of Swedish Massage
Overview of Swedish Massage
Module 2
Effects and benefits overview
Effects and benefits in detail
Module 3
The skeletal system
The muscular system
The nervous system
The endocrine system
The lymphatic system
The heart and circulation
The structure of the skin
Module 4
Client consultation skills
Consultation environment
Client education
Client confidentiality
Consultation form
Notes on consultation form
Contraindications
Module 5
Correct body mechanics
Guidelines for therapist
Guidelines for client
Module 6
Preparing the massage medium
Client preparation
Therapist preparation
Basic hygiene (therapist)
Adaptations
Module 7
Massage techniques overview
Massage techniques explained
Module 8
After therapy recommendations
Information and aftercare advice
The benefits of drinking water
Module 9
Before beginning therapy
Part one: front of legs, arms & abdominal massage
Part two: back of legs and back body massage
Module 10
Case study guidelines
Case study examples
Additional information
FAQs
Hints and tips
Your notes and questions
Additional documents
Test paper
Client form
Case study form
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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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