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15 hours
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Learn everything you need to know about becoming a professional body massage therapist with our exclusive Body Massage Therapy Course. This course fully prepares you for any massage therapy job by providing step-by-step instructions on each and every sequence of full body massage.
This Body Massage Therapy course will teach you how to recognize your clients' needs and treat them appropriately, as well as how to adapt multiple massage techniques. You'll learn about various massage strokes and how to perform therapeutic massage on various parts of the body, such as the face, neck, back, leg, and so on.
Through this comprehensive Body Massage Therapy course you will gain the required knowledge and skills to work as a freelance massage therapist, start a massage business, or work for a company that offers massage services to customers. Whatever path you take, it may lead to a financially rewarding career while also helping others in living stress-free and healthy lives.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, learner will be able to:
Gain a solid understanding of health, safety and hygiene
Learn everything about professional conduct, ethics, and preparation.
Understand classification of massage and the effleurage group
Understand the petrissage group
Understand the percussion and vibration groups
Know massage routines
Understand adapting massage for specific conditions
Learn additional techniques
Learn mechanical massage
Understand the fundamentals of sports massage
Why Choose Body Massage Course from Us
Self-paced course, access available from anywhere.
Easy to understand, high-quality study materials.
Course developed by industry experts.
MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning.
Automated and instant assessment results.
24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email.
Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course.
*** Benefits of Body Massage Course **
Main Course: Therapy: Body Massage
<<Gift Courses>>
Course 01: Indian Head Massage
Course 02: Massage Therapy
***Others Benefits of this Course
Free 3 PDF Certificate
Lifetime Access
Unlimited Retake Exam
Tutor Support
[ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Body Massage Course]
Detailed Course Curriculum
*** Therapy : Body Massage ***
Module 1: Health, safety and hygiene
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The therapist's role in maintaining health and safety in their place of work
Safety considerations when dealing with hazardous substances
Safety considerations when using electrical equipment
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
First aid at work
Manual handling
Fire precautions
Risk assessment
Hygiene
Module 2: Professional conduct, ethics and preparation
Ethics
Client consultation
Contra-indications to massage
Referring clients to a medical practitioner
Module 3: Classification of massage and the effleurage group
Classification of massage movements
The effleurage groups
Effleurage
Stroking
Module 4: The petrissage group
Kneading
Wringing
Picking up
Skin rolling
Muscle rolling
Frictions
Module 5: The percussion and vibration groups
The percussion (tapotement) group
Hacking
Cupping
Beating
Pounding
Vibration
Shaking
Module 6: Massage routines
Basic guidelines
Leg
Arm
Chest and abdomen
Back
Face and head
Module 7: Adapting massage for specific conditions
Conditions that benefit from massage
Reducing stress and tension
Combating mental and physical fatigue
Relieving oedema
Reducing cellulite
Male clients
Evaluation of treatment
Home advice
Diet
Relaxation
Posture
Breathing exercises
Evaluation of own performance
Module 8: Additional techniques
Massage techniques for musculo-skeletal problems
Neuromuscular-skeletal techniques
Passive movements
Body brushing
Module 9: Mechanical massage
Gyratory vibrator
Percussion vibrator
Audio-sonic vibrator
Heat treatment
Module 10: Introduction to sports massage
Training
Benefits of sports massage
Use of massage in sport
Pre-event massage
Post-event massage
Training massage
Treatment massage
Contra-indications to sports massage
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Assessment Method
After completing each module of the Therapy: Body Massage Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks.
Certification
After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.
This Body Massage Therapy course is ideal for anyone who wants to start a new career in Massage Therapy and gain relevant skills. This Body Massage Therapy course is also suitable for anyone interested in gaining in-demand massage therapy skills to help launch a career as a massage therapy personnel or improve their business aptitude.
There are no specific requirements for Body Massage course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.
The Knowledge and skills you will gain through Body Massage course may lead you to a variety of career opportunities, Such as:
Sports Massage Therapist
Professional Massage Therapist
Spa Therapist
Massage clinics
Health and wellness centers
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
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