Massage: workshop

City Lit

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In London

£ 169 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn the fundamentals of therapeutic massage. Gain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch and the application of oils. An excellent introduction for those of you wishing to develop a new skill as well as for students who wish to continue to one of our accredited courses.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Guide your receiver into a comfortable position in preparation for the treatment
- Name some of the contra-indications and contra-actions to massage
- List the benefits of massage
- Name some of the massage oils used in massage and how they benefit the skin
- Perform a safe and effective massage for the back, shoulders, arms, face and neck.

You will need to bring with you to class the following items:
- Pen and paper
- Three large bath sheets/ towels (one to lie on, two to cover)
- One hand towel
- Antiseptic or antibacterial wet wipes (for cleaning hands)
- Base oil for massage such as sweet almond oil or grape seed oil. Please choose a base oil that is suitable for your skin type and one that you are happy to have applied to your body. If you are allergic to nuts choose an oil that is not nut-based.

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Subjects

  • Massage

Course programme

This course will introduce you to the therapeutic benefits of massage, the value of touch and client handling. Other topics will include:
- History of massage
- Contra-indications, contra-actions and hygiene
- Massage oils
- The benefits of the massage strokes to include effleurage, petrissage, percussion and friction movements.

You will be guided through the course by way of lectures, small group and pair work. You will be able to work with a variety of fellow participants of varying ages, backgrounds, gender and abilities. The emphasis will be on practical application. Students will be working with each other giving and receiving massages. Massage couches will be provided by the College. There will be no written assignment.

Additional information

- ITEC Level 3 Massage Diploma - ITEC Level 3 Complementary therapies Diploma - other Health and Lifestyle courses at City Lit. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Massage: workshop

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