Basic Massage Skills
A course that teaches the body massage techniques that underpin all of the more advanced courses. An ideal precursor
for all the varying styles of massage. (In production - register your interest on our enquiry form).
ISRM/BTEC Diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage Therapy
This course is an intensive route to a level five qualification in Sport and Remedial Massage. It is an ideal continuation if
you have completed any course in basic massage skills and want to upgrade. The course is run over 12 months - one
weekend per month - with a final assessment approximately 2 weeks after completion of the course. It is validated by
the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage (ISRM) (click here).
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
As supplement to the therapy courses ASCT recommends this Internet Based Distance Learning course, that leads to a
BTEC or VTCT Certificate in this subject (click here).
ISRM Bridging programme to BTEC Diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage Therapy
Are you looking to upgrade from your Level 3 course to Level 5 (NVQ equivalent) or just looking to enhance your
existing skills and knowledge? If so this course will be just the one you are looking for. You will learn advanced soft tissue
techniques, and sport and remedial related subjects missing from many of the standard massage courses (click here).
Certificate in Lomilomi
Presented in three 2-day modules, this course covers the techniques of Hawaiian massage, including hot stones and hot
towel therapy(click here).
First Aid for Sport (IAW MG Training)
This course covers the essentials of providing First Aid in a sporting environment, including emergency aid, resuscitation,
and the basics of sports injury (click here).
Appointed Persons and Sport First Aid (IAW MG Training)
The HSE approved Appointed Person First Aid course is taught on the first day. The second day covers and incorporates
situations and conditions that might be encountered in a sporting context (click here).
A course that teaches the body massage techniques that underpin all of the more advanced courses. An ideal precursor
for all the varying styles of massage. (In production - register your interest on our enquiry form).
ISRM/BTEC Diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage Therapy
This course is an intensive route to a level five qualification in Sport and Remedial Massage. It is an ideal continuation if
you have completed any course in basic massage skills and want to upgrade. The course is run over 12 months - one
weekend per month - with a final assessment approximately 2 weeks after completion of the course. It is validated by
the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage (ISRM) (click here).
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
As supplement to the therapy courses ASCT recommends this Internet Based Distance Learning course, that leads to a
BTEC or VTCT Certificate in this subject (click here).
ISRM Bridging programme to BTEC Diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage Therapy
Are you looking to upgrade from your Level 3 course to Level 5 (NVQ equivalent) or just looking to enhance your
existing skills and knowledge? If so this course will be just the one you are looking for. You will learn advanced soft tissue
techniques, and sport and remedial related subjects missing from many of the standard massage courses (click here).
Certificate in Lomilomi
Presented in three 2-day modules, this course covers the techniques of Hawaiian massage, including hot stones and hot
towel therapy(click here).
First Aid for Sport (IAW MG Training)
This course covers the essentials of providing First Aid in a sporting environment, including emergency aid, resuscitation,
and the basics of sports injury (click here).
Appointed Persons and Sport First Aid (IAW MG Training)
The HSE approved Appointed Person First Aid course is taught on the first day. The second day covers and incorporates
situations and conditions that might be encountered in a sporting context (click here).
Workshops/Seminars
An Introduction to Massage - (2 Day Workshop)
Ever though about a career in massage, interested in adding techniques to your Personal Training or coaching role, or
just want to learn a skill to help friends and relatives? This short workshop is designed to provide you with an insight into
the role, training, and techniques required to enter this caring profession (click here). If you are unable to attend for
any reason e.g. location, then you like to consider taking a massage course online (click here).
Anatomy Trains - An Introduction - (2 Day Workshop)
Take some time out to discover a revolutionary new way of looking at the body. During these two days you will learn
advanced soft tissue analysis and treatment strategies, based on the work of Tom Myers (click here).
Art Riggs - Deep Tissue Massage of the Lower Body (2½ Day Workshop)
Explore advanced DTM techniques that incorporate the principles of Anatomy Trains and Body Reading analysis, applied
to the muscles and soft tissue of the lower body (click here).
Body Reading/Fascial Touch - (2 Separate and individual One Day Workshops)
The first workshop explores methods of analysing posture to make your work more efficient. It is of especial interest to
anyone who deals with postural realignment, and not just the soft tissue specialist. The second workshop, following on
from our successful Anatomy Trains intensive, presents further techniques to provide your clients with an even more
effective treatment, making you out as a special practitioner (click here).
Body 3 Series - Designed specifically for the advanced practitioner, these palpatory and manual workshop explore
obscure but crucial corners of the anatomy and typical conditions suffered by the body. Each of the Body3 series is a
short intensive course limited to specific anatomy and heavy on manual soft-tissue technique. Each course focuses on
15-20 core 'templates' for technique, which can be applied in different ways for different patterns in your clients. The
courses fully explain the intent and scope of each move:
Breath - Anatomy and Therapeutics - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
Intrinsic Muscles of the Pelvis - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
Shoulders and Arms - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
The Neck & Jaw - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
Client Records and Onward Referral - Practitioner’s Legal Obligations (½ Day Seminar)
This workshop will inform you of your legal duties regarding client records and the circumstances that necessitate
onward referral to other medical practitioners (in development - register your interest on our enquiry form).
The Therapeutic Zone - (1 Day Workshop)
"Who Treats the Therapist?" Do you feel drained of energy at the end of each day of providing treatments for your
clients? Well maybe this absorbing workshop can provide you with a new perspective on preparing you to face the
rigours of dealing with ‘energy draining’ clients (click here).
Thai Acupressure Face Massage - (1 Day Workshop)
A treatment that explores the reflex zones of the face, shoulders, chest, arms and hands. The workshop teaches the
student how to stimulate blood flow to these regions to improve skin tone and ease tension (click here).
Thai Foot Massage - (2 Day Workshop)
An introduction to applying this ancient technique. Can be used as a stand alone therapy or incorporated into other
forms of massage (click here).
Thai Massage For Sport - (2 Day Workshop)
Learn how to adapt the ancient philosophy and techniques of traditional Thai Yoga massage and for use with your
sporting clients. Enhance your palpation and assessment skills to treat the complex problems presented by sports event
work - download the Thai Massage Workshops Prospectus.
Ever though about a career in massage, interested in adding techniques to your Personal Training or coaching role, or
just want to learn a skill to help friends and relatives? This short workshop is designed to provide you with an insight into
the role, training, and techniques required to enter this caring profession (click here). If you are unable to attend for
any reason e.g. location, then you like to consider taking a massage course online (click here).
Anatomy Trains - An Introduction - (2 Day Workshop)
Take some time out to discover a revolutionary new way of looking at the body. During these two days you will learn
advanced soft tissue analysis and treatment strategies, based on the work of Tom Myers (click here).
Art Riggs - Deep Tissue Massage of the Lower Body (2½ Day Workshop)
Explore advanced DTM techniques that incorporate the principles of Anatomy Trains and Body Reading analysis, applied
to the muscles and soft tissue of the lower body (click here).
Body Reading/Fascial Touch - (2 Separate and individual One Day Workshops)
The first workshop explores methods of analysing posture to make your work more efficient. It is of especial interest to
anyone who deals with postural realignment, and not just the soft tissue specialist. The second workshop, following on
from our successful Anatomy Trains intensive, presents further techniques to provide your clients with an even more
effective treatment, making you out as a special practitioner (click here).
Body 3 Series - Designed specifically for the advanced practitioner, these palpatory and manual workshop explore
obscure but crucial corners of the anatomy and typical conditions suffered by the body. Each of the Body3 series is a
short intensive course limited to specific anatomy and heavy on manual soft-tissue technique. Each course focuses on
15-20 core 'templates' for technique, which can be applied in different ways for different patterns in your clients. The
courses fully explain the intent and scope of each move:
Breath - Anatomy and Therapeutics - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
Intrinsic Muscles of the Pelvis - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
Shoulders and Arms - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
The Neck & Jaw - (2 Day Workshop) (click here)
Client Records and Onward Referral - Practitioner’s Legal Obligations (½ Day Seminar)
This workshop will inform you of your legal duties regarding client records and the circumstances that necessitate
onward referral to other medical practitioners (in development - register your interest on our enquiry form).
The Therapeutic Zone - (1 Day Workshop)
"Who Treats the Therapist?" Do you feel drained of energy at the end of each day of providing treatments for your
clients? Well maybe this absorbing workshop can provide you with a new perspective on preparing you to face the
rigours of dealing with ‘energy draining’ clients (click here).
Thai Acupressure Face Massage - (1 Day Workshop)
A treatment that explores the reflex zones of the face, shoulders, chest, arms and hands. The workshop teaches the
student how to stimulate blood flow to these regions to improve skin tone and ease tension (click here).
Thai Foot Massage - (2 Day Workshop)
An introduction to applying this ancient technique. Can be used as a stand alone therapy or incorporated into other
forms of massage (click here).
Thai Massage For Sport - (2 Day Workshop)
Learn how to adapt the ancient philosophy and techniques of traditional Thai Yoga massage and for use with your
sporting clients. Enhance your palpation and assessment skills to treat the complex problems presented by sports event
work - download the Thai Massage Workshops Prospectus.
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We will be planning and adding various other Health, Exercise, Lifestyle, and Therapy Seminars and Workshops. These
will be announced in due course. Some possibilities are listed below. Please register your interest in these on our
enquiry form. Please also let us know of any therapy subject area that you would like to see us cover.
If you are an independent professional practitioner and have a course or workshop you could run for other students
please contact us to discuss.
will be announced in due course. Some possibilities are listed below. Please register your interest in these on our
enquiry form. Please also let us know of any therapy subject area that you would like to see us cover.
If you are an independent professional practitioner and have a course or workshop you could run for other students
please contact us to discuss.
Course Details
| Brief course details are listed below; those for which we have finalised dates have links to expanded details. If your interest is in a course or workshop for which there is no date/link then please register your interest and request further details on our Enquiry form (click here). Remember - the more interest we receive for particular courses, the more likely they are to be run. |
| Our school aims to provide you with a range of courses, workshops, and seminars, designed to provide you with opportunities for continuing your professional development whether you are a novice or an experienced practitioner. |
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