Massage Refresher Course
Returning to massage after a break? Looking to rebuild your confidence, revisit your practical skills or improve the way you use your body when treating clients? Perhaps you’re experiencing sore thumbs, wrists, shoulders or back pain from your work and want to find a more sustainable way to massage.
Our Massage Refresher Workshop is a practical one-day course designed to help you get more from your touch while reducing unnecessary strain on your own body. You’ll revisit key massage skills, explore your biomechanics and learn how small changes to your positioning, posture and movement can make a big difference to the way you treat.
The focus is firmly on practical learning, giving you the opportunity to work on your technique, identify areas that may be causing discomfort and develop a more efficient and comfortable approach to massage.
The workshop is supported by online videos and lectures, giving you the opportunity to review and reinforce what you’ve learned before and after the practical day.
We also encourage you to bring along any particular questions, challenges or areas of concern. We’ll do our best to incorporate these into the day, making the workshop as relevant and useful to you as possible.
If this isn’t exactly what you are looking for, maybe you would rather refresh your advanced massage techniques or academic skills. We offer a wide range of CPD choices, anything from postural assessment, advanced massage techniques like MET or the exclusive Transverse STR course developed by Susan Findlay.
WHO IS THIS MASSAGE refresher COURSE FOR?
- Do you already hold a massage qualification?
- Suffer aches in the wrists, shoulders or lower back?
- Have you had any work-related injuries?
- Do you feel physically tired at the end of a session or day?
- Would you like to work deeper and stronger?
- Do you want to develop your awareness and sensitivity in your hands?
- Do you need a refresher?
- Would you like to develop more confidence?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions then NLSSM’s Massage Refresher course is for you!
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FAQ'sThis will be a diverse group of skilled as well as beginner therapists. Everyone will be learning the principles of working both deeply & sensitively with ease, and all your practical concerns will be addressed.
Improve the quality of your touch by making adjustments to how you work. Biomechanics and a mindful touch go hand in hand, depth will never be an issue if you work smartly.
For whatever reason you choose to come to us we will ensure that your day is individualised for you.
This course is for those aged 18+ years.
This course is not for you if…
…you want to go over anatomy or have questions about advanced techniques, or you’re seeking new creative ideas, you would be better advised to book a one-to-one session with Susan to address your individual needs or look at our range of CPD and video library massage courses on offer.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS MASSAGE refresher COURSE?
- Online 1 year membership
- Pre-course literature
- Online Massage Videos
- Online Refresher Massage Quiz
- Use of mobile, electric and hydraulic beds
- Towels, lotions, couch roll & hand wipes
- Teas and coffees
- A high ratio of teacher to student tuition
- Certificate of Completion
Watch our Brand New Youtube Series looking at the basic principles of massage, suitable for both new and returning therapists!
MASSAGE REFRESHER Course SyllabuS
PRACTICAL WORKSHOP CONTENT
This workshop is designed to give you a refresher of the foundational principles of sports massage.
If you have specific questions and practical concerns please submit them prior to the course, we will endeavour to address them within the massage course material
Click each heading below to see more in-depth information about what you will learn on this refresher workshop.
Benefits, Contraindications and Safety in Massage
- General overview of contraindications and benefits (also supported with online material)
- Safety precautions surrounding the application of massage
- General overview of physiological effects of massage (also supported with online material)
Towelling and How To Move Your Client
- Toweling procedures made simple
- How to move your client with ease while ensuring their modesty
Introduction to Body Mechanics
- How to work using the optimum height of the massage couch. Get this right and your touch will improve substantially! We also support this principle through the online material
- Developing an understanding of the correct body alignment and mechanics that will allow you to work deeply and sensitively while maintaining ease within yourself
Massage Techniques
- Massage strokes, light and deep effleurage & petrissage in multiple directions, both transverse and longitudinal deep strokes without stressing your hands
- Add on techniques will include assisted thumb, fingers and hands, using the forearm and deep strokes across the body.
- You will learn how to work effectively in the application of supportive techniques for wrist and fists while taking into account any pre-existing conditions such as hypermobility
Areas of the Body
- Areas covered will be the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of lower limbs, the torso in prone, as well as the shoulders in both prone and supine
- How to work effectively and confidently in and around the pelvis without causing any unnecessary discomfort
- Managing the clients arms, hands and shoulders in supine
- An introduction to massaging necks in supine and prone positions, and the shoulder and chest area.
End of Day Review
- At the end of the day you will have the opportunity to apply a top to toe massage using all the techniques that you have learnt over the course of the day. This is when it all comes together and you will be able to look back and be impressed with the abilities you have gained in such a short period of time.
- Question and answer time
ONLINE COURSE CONTENT
Included in the course fee is access to a bonus online course to accompany the practical workshop. We encourage all participants to review the online portion prior to attending the workshop.
The following modules are included.
Hygiene and Appearance
Guidance on maintaining hygiene and professional appearance when working with clients.
Massage Mediums
An overview of different massage mediums, including lotions, waxes and oils
Bed Height & Setting Up Your Couch
How to set the massage couch to the optimum height to support good technique and reduce strain on your body.
Maintaining Client Modesty
Simple, effective approaches to towelling and positioning to ensure client comfort and modesty at all times.
Working Posture Principles
Key principles of body alignment and mechanics to help you work deeply while maintaining ease within yourself.
Introduction to A&P
A general introduction to anatomy and physiology to support your understanding of the body in massage.
Contraindications in Massage
An overview of when massage may not be appropriate
Career Options
Insight into different pathways and opportunities within massage therapy as a profession.
Final Quiz
A short assessment to reinforce your learning and check your understanding of the material.
MANUAL THERAPY VIDEO PREVIEWS
This course is 90% practical. If you already have a massage qualification and would like to refresh your massage skills and knowledge, this course covers techniques to help you work deeper, stronger and more sensitively with ease.
You can check out a couple of our massage previews below demonstrating some of the techniques you will be learning on the day. Full videos are available in the bonus online portion of the refresher massage course.
DATES & LOCATION
All courses will take place at our new location, The Hub:
The Hub
Unit 3i & 3J
25 Ashley Road
London
N17 9LJ
Please find full location details on our contact us page.
cost & HOW TO BOOK
The full cost of this course is £145 including tax.
Please see our full terms and conditions here.
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1 x Practical Workshop. Choose your date after clicking Register Now below.
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Plus 1 year access to online course with videos, handouts, presentations and more.
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Certificate of Completion (electronic)
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All materials provided, you do not need to bring anything with you.
FAQ's
Yes! In addition to the one day practical workshop, there is an online portion to the course. Ideally, this should be completed before you attend the practical workshop.
This course runs alongside our Massage Introduction course. You will be working with beginners to the industry and more experienced therapists looking to refresh their skills.
If you have a particular topic that you would like covered on the day, then please get in touch with us at info@nlssm.com and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
We provide everything you need for your training, including massage couch, towels, lotions etc.
You will need to bring your own lunch with you, or you can visit one of the nearby shops/cafes.
Yes! This course day is 90% practical, and you will be treating another student in the course/being treated yourself.
Please wear something that you are comfortable in, and can move about freely in. You will be treating others/being treated yourself, so please choose something that is appropriate for this.
Most students choose to wear activewear/sportswear.
We recommend to leave any jewellery at home, as it will need to be removed before treating.
We use a number of different massage creams, lotions, oils and waxes, including the following:
At NLSSM, we are happy to support our students with any specific learning requirements they may have, where possible. If you have any concerns then please give us a call on 0208 885 6062 to discuss your needs.