Body Massage Diploma: £325
10.00AM - 5.00PM (Each day)
1 or 2 Days Practical
Theory Exam
Complete Online
Course Suitability
Beginners/Upward
Course Description
Attend one of our Swedish massage courses and enjoy learning Full Body 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.
Holistic Massage is one of the most popular mainstream therapies, and is offered at any reputable spa or beauty treatment clinic. That makes it an ideal choice if you are just starting out, or if you want to expand your existing beauty or therapy business.
Our comprehensive professional body massage beginner's course guides you carefully through all of the traditional Swedish massage techniques for front and back body so that you can deliver an effective and beneficial 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 wide variety of clients.
Adapt the routine yourself to offer an attractive range of body massage treatments such as a short relaxing back massage, a neck and shoulder massage, or a full body treatment that's both luxurious and deeply therapeutic.
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
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 ‘Learn Body 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/learnbodymassage
Requirements
This is an entry level course which means that you do not need to have any previous experience or qualifications 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
Yes, and you don't need any previous experience to participate. Also perfect as a CPD course or a refresher course for practicing therapists who want to refresh their skills.
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
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
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 >
Body Massage Course Special Offers
Suggested Courses
These are intermediate courses that require you to have completed a body massage course. So, after you’ve successfully completed your Swedish course you would be eligible to undertake training in these, as well as many other very popular courses.
After experiencing your Swedish massage, some of your clients are likely to want a very firm and deep massage therapy, such as Deep Tissue Massage, whilst others will want to explore the benefits to head, neck and shoulders which come from having an Indian Head Massage.
