At NLSSM we specialize in preparing our graduates to do a job and to do it well. We value the process of developing a therapists' skills to a very high standard, much like an athlete, through repetition and skilled training. In order to ensure that you have all the advantages we have a high ratio of teachers to students, as well you will have opportunities to gain experience in a clinical setting and/or work and event experience. All our senior tutors are full time therapists and bring with them years of experience in order to guide you through your studies. We are passionate about what we do and our hope is to inspire you to be as dedicated as we are.
11 Day Sports Massage courses are available for those who hold a degree in bodywork such as Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and Sports Therapists. This condensed sports massage course is completed over a period of six months. For further information, please see our Courses page, or contact the office.
North London School of Sports Massage is easily accessed by train and tube (16 minutes from Oxford Circus in London). The College is within a two minute walk from Seven Sisters station. There is also free parking available both in front of the college and at the office. For further information, please contact us.
NLSSM Level 4 & 5 BTEC qualification specializes in training our sports massage students to have the appropriate diagnostic and assessment skills that will enable them to treat minor soft tissue conditions and be able to determine appropriate referrals. As well as the foundational subjects & techniques, the following are also included in the sport and remedial massage course:
- Remedial and deep tissue massage
- Soft Tissue Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, & Neuromuscular Technique, Postional Release, Connective Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release
- Soft tissue injury and rehabilitation workshops
- Gait analysis
- Postural assessment skills
- Stretching techniques including PNF
- Business Mastery (teaching the essentials of being self employed & how to market your practice). For further information see our syllabus.
Our teachers are not only highly qualified in their fields of expertise but are also trained in the application of accelerated learning techniques to ensure students learn more. Students also get the attention they need to develop their skills as we have a ratio of one teacher to every three students during practical sessions.
The sports massage course provides a combination of theory and practical hands on experience to equip therapists to practice at a professional level. At NLSSM we have developed our sports massage course to enable students to graduate as competent sport & remedial massage therapists, who are able to address client concerns in a confident manner. NLSSM's syllabus also meets the National Occupational Standards (NOS -D522).
The Sports Massage Diploma is accredited by BTEC/Edexcel. Upon completion of the course, graduates are able to work independently and may apply for membership with the Sports Massage Association or LCSP of Remedial Masseurs and Manipulative Therapists.