Massage Refresher Course

Are you looking for a Massage Refresher Course that will help you to return to massage after having a break, or do you need help to work on the practical elements, your biomechanics, do you need a massage course that will help you to address physical concerns such as a job related injury?

This is such a course, it is a practical day that looks at how to maximise your touch, deliver an amazing massage without placing any stress to your body. Hence, no more sore thumbs, wrists, shoulders or backs, this is a practical one day massage course that will help you to address any injury concerns.

Our single day massage refresher course also includes online videos and lectures to help support and review learned information.

We also welcome any questions or areas of concern that you would like us to cover, we will do our utmost to ensure it is integrated in to the day.

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.

NEXT COURSE: Saturday 26th November 2022.

Full details and future course dates here.

We are happy to assist you on your return to the massage profession, please feel free to get in touch!

WHO IS THIS MASSAGE refresher COURSE FOR?

Do you already have a massage qualification?
Do you 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?
Do you want to work deeper and stronger?
Do you want to develop your awareness and sensitivity in your hands?
Do you need a refresher?
Do you need more confidence?
Do you want clients to return for the quality of your massage skills?

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If you have answered yes to any of these questions then NLSSM’s Massage Refresher course is for you.

This 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.

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From the very first moment you walk through the doors you are greeting with a lovely warm welcome and made to feel at total ease! All the Tutors are extremely knowledgeable and professional but deliver the material in their own style bringing their personality and humour with it!

Highest standard ever seen in the field. Skilled, helpful and approachable tutors, top notch facilities, staff always available to sustain students in their committing journey. No matter what your background is, they will make sure that you'll achieve your targets in a friendly atmosphere. Could not recommend enough

If ever you have had a desire to learn more about massage and the wonderful results you can achieve, then I can thoroughly recommend NLSSM. The tuition is first class and the Tutors are enormously helpful and supportive throughout. Added to which it was great fun too!

MASSAGE REFRESHER Course SyllabuS

PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

General overview of contraindications and benefits (also supported with online material)

You will have the opportunity to try out different massage mediums. We have a variety of lubricants to choose from such as lotions, waxes and oils, explore which ones work best for you

Simple toweling procedures that will allow you to move your client with ease while ensuring their modesty

Achieving the optimum working height of the massage couch, taking into consideration all the factors that will help you determine the most effective working position (also supported with 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 thereby achieving your best touch

Massage strokes include light and deep effleurage & petrissage, transverse and longitudinal as well as deep strokes.

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 or job related massage injuries

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

Add on techniques will include assisted thumb, fingers and hands. Using the forearm, deep strokes across the body while maintaining ease within yourself

How to work effectively and confidently in and around the pelvis without causing any unnecessary discomfort

Top tips in managing the clients arms, hands and shoulders in supine

Working deeply and effectively into the shoulder and chest

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
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

Question and answer time

ONLINE COURSE CONTENT

There is an online portion of this course, to be completed before attending the practical workshop. The following modules are included:

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.

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DATES & LOCATION

Our Massage Refresher course takes place at The Annexe, in North London:

NLSSM, The Annexe
The Old Fire Station
Town Hall Approach Road,
Tottenham, London N15 4RX

Please find full location details on our contact us page.

Upcoming Course Dates

We have the following details available for enrolment (click each course for more info):

Saturday 26th November 2022