TRANSVERSE STR & Breath Work
Take your massage skills to the next level with this hands-on CPD training day, focusing on Transverse Soft Tissue Release (TSTR) and Breathwork!
Learn how to assess and treat breathing dysfunctions, identify soft tissue restrictions, and integrate breath work for more effective client outcomes.
WHAT IS TSTR?
The purpose of Transverse Soft Tissue Release (TSTR) is to improve the tissue environment without causing undue stress. It can be integrated seamlessly into a massage and be delivered anywhere on the body.
TSTR is an intelligent way to stretch for all body types that returns glide into the tissue & diminishes adhesions with less pain.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand how dysfunction impacts the musculoskeletal and connective tissue systems
- Assess areas of dysfunction and evaluate contributing structures
- Recognise and correct connective tissue dysfunction
- Perform both classical Soft Tissue Release (STR) and Transverse STR (TSTR) in multiple positions
- Apply STR techniques using breathwork to enhance release and relaxation
- Assess breathing patterns and identify dysfunction
- Safely apply STR techniques in and around the abdominal area while maintaining client comfort
- Modify techniques to accommodate both therapist and client needs
- Determine when NOT to use advanced massage techniques within a treatment plan
- Conduct in-depth client assessments to recommend appropriate treatments
Who is the course for?
- Those who wish to excel as a soft tissue therapist
- Those who have a background in manual health care
- Sports massage therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Strength and conditioning coaches and similar
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Practical Workshop day with the fantastic team of NLSSM tutors
- Comprehensive notes to accompany your learning
- Additional resources of videos, articles an more
- Certificate of attendance upon completion (electronic)
- Worth 7 CPD points
DATES AND LOCATION
This Transverse STR and Breath Work course takes place at The Hub, in North London. Please find full location details here.
Upcoming Course Dates
We have the following dates available for enrolment:
This course takes place from 10am – 5pm.
This course takes place from 10am – 5pm.
This course takes place from 10am – 5pm.
COURSE COST
Cost
The cost of this one-day practical course in Transverse STR and Breath Work is £180 including VAT.
1. Application and Payment
(i) All bookings must be submitted on an official Enrolment/Booking Application Form.
(ii) The deposit of £60 non-refundable and non-transferable.
(iii) Discounts are only valid in accordance with instructions in the prospectus or specific campaigns.
(iv) If an organisation is willing to pay a student’s fees it must be made in full and accompanied by the application form at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Bookings cannot be guaranteed until payment has been received from the organization.
(v) Please note we do not make provisional bookings. In order to secure your booking, payment must be received by the office before your application will be processed. Bookings are processed on a first come first serve basis.
2. Personal Health
(i) At the time of enrolment, to your knowledge, you should have no health condition that could be affected or worsened by the requirements of the course for which you are applying, nor should you be awaiting hospital admission or taking medication that could be contraindicated. If in doubt in any aspect please check with your GP. The School cannot refund fees should you have to terminate the course due to a known health condition becoming worse or a hospital place becoming available.
3. Cancellation
(i) If you have to cancel or terminate due to bereavement of a close family member, or serious ill-health (unknown at the commencement of the course), a doctor’s certificate of inability to continue will be required. Sometimes, under exceptional circumstances it is possible to transfer to the next course subject to an additional administration cost of £25 and terms of agreement & conditions.
(ii) Full payment must be made if cancellation is made within two weeks of the commencement date. If a cancellation is made two weeks prior to the course commencement date all monies will be refunded minus the deposit. All CPD courses carry a £60.00 deposit fee.
(iii) In the event of the School cancelling a course, all monies paid (including the deposit) will be repaid in full.
ABOUT THE TUTORS
This course is taught by a passionate team of NLSSM teachers who are highly qualified in their fields of expertise and have successful careers in sports massage and remedial soft tissue therapy.
They’re trained in the art of teaching and bring to the course different experiences from a variety of supporting skills. The delivery of the course is further enhanced by the application of accelerated learning techniques in order to assist students in absorbing more.
For more information on our tutors, please visit our team page.
Availability & registration
If you would like to purchase this course, please click the button below. Please note: you will be joining an existing diploma for this one-day workshop.
The pre-requirement is that you have an existing qualification in massage therapy and are aged 18+. If you are unsure if this is a suitable workshop for you then please get in touch with us at cassandra@nlssm.com.
FAQ's
The pre-requirement is that you have an existing qualification in massage therapy and are aged 18+. If you are unsure if this is a suitable workshop for you then please get in touch with us at cassandra@nlssm.com.
This course runs alongside our Level 5 Diploma course. You will be joining an existing diploma for this workshop and working with our students training for a Level 5 in Sports Massage and Remedial massage Therapy.
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 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.
We have developed a set of robust procedures to minimise the risk of COVID-19. Please find out more in our policy here.