Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage focuses on the different layers of tissue (muscle, tendons and fascia), working to relax, lengthen, and release strain patterns within them so that the body’s posture can realign itself. Physical and emotional traumas can tighten and stiffen these tissues. When this happens, the body moves out of a state of natural alignment and loses its flexibility and gravitational balance.

Working deeply does not necessarily mean applying lots of pressure. The techniques used in deep tissue massage are also applied more slowly, so as to avoid causing the recipient discomfort when working deeply into the muscle and connective tissue, as well as allowing the nervous system to integrate the work.

After completion of this class you will be asked to provide 10 case studies. You will only be awarded your certification after you have submitted these case studies and feedback has been given.

As with all of our physical and energy therapies, once you have completed the home study part of the class, before you begin your case studies, you are welcome to book a 'training day' in with us which will be held in Glastonbury, Somerset. The cost of this face-to-face training is free of charge and this is not a pre-requisite of completing the course. If you'd like further information on our training days or wish to book one with us, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFIED & INSURABLE COURSE

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Certified Diploma which is fully accredited with the IPHM and recognised for insurance purposes by Westminster and Towergate Insurance.

For those who wish to obtain insurance cover to practice their new skills on the public, after you have completed this course, we will give you details on how to go about obtaining insurance through our insurer to ensure you are fully covered.

For more information on our Certified Courses and Insurance Cover please click here.

Deep Tissue Massage

Class Information

Study Time

- 10 Hours Study
(Not including case study time)

Pre-Requisites

- Professional Holistic Practitioner Class
- Essential Anatomy & Physiology Class
- Swedish Massage Class OR Aromatherapy Massage Class OR Holistic Massage Class
- Basic First Aid for Therapists

(Do I need to complete the pre-requisites? Click here for more information)

Certification Level

- Certified Diploma (Practitioner Level)

Face-to-Face Practical Session

- Yes. 1 practical face-to-face session is included with the class if required

Class Accreditations

- IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine)

Class Insurance

- Towergate Insurance
- Westminster Holistic Insurance

Case Studies Needed

- 10 Case Studies
(10 individual case studies or 5 case studies with two treatments each)

As with many of our physical therapy classes, you must have first completed our Essential Anatomy and Physiology and Professional Holistic Practitioner Classes before taking this practitioner class. All students who enrol in practitioner level classes will also need to complete our Basic First Aid for Therapists Class - this is automatically added to your account upon enrolment of your chosen class.

Practical Training Sessions

The cost of this class includes a practical training (face to face) session.
For more information on our Practical Training days including booking and location, please click here.