Therapy - Body Massage

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 Therapy: 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 Therapy: 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 Therapy: Body Massage Course]

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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 Therapy: Body Massage course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.

The Knowledge and skills you will gain through Therapy: 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

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