Deep Tissue Massage & Trigger Point Therapy

£320

Quick facts

Format: In-person course, choice of location
Duration: 2 days training + 8 self-study hours
Accreditation: CMA
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Course dates

Here are some of the upcoming course dates for our Deep Tissue Massage & Trigger Point Therapy course:

Start date *Location
17 NovemberBlackburn
9 MarchCoggeshall

* This is a 2-day course. Only the start date is shown, and follow-on dates will be arranged directly with your tutor.

If you don’t see a convenient course date or location listed, your tutor can arrange an alternative date for you.

View all upcoming course dates here.

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Full course description:

Essential course information

Format: In-person course
Entry requirements: This course has prerequisites; full details are included below.
Course duration: 2 days (usually 10am – 4pm)
Guided study hours: Approximately 8 hours
CPD points: 24
Course dates: Please see the list of upcoming course dates shown above.
Location: Various locations, see location menu above
Full course cost: £320
This course is fully accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA)
You should aim to complete this course within 12 months
Please read the full course description below.

Are you a newly qualified massage therapist? If so, then Deep Tissue massage is likely the next best step in your massage career. If you are a sports massage therapist then you will probably find that you already use some Deep Tissue techniques but will no doubt learn some extra ones to help enhance your massage treatments and also realise more so how massage and soft tissue interventions can help improve treatment outcomes for clients with musculoskeletal problems. As a sports therapist, you may also want to further develop your compression and stretching techniques to aid in rehabilitation following injury.

You will learn how to incorporate Deep Tissue massage techniques into your existing massage routine including compression, stretching, traction, palpation, trigger points, and Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT).

This course is intended for qualified massage and bodywork therapists.

Course content:
  • An Introduction to Deep Tissue massage
  • What type of massage therapist are you?
  • What is a Deep Tissue massage?
  • Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue or Sports Massage?
  • Length of treatments
  • Method of application – Compression and stretching
  • Cultivating the quality of your massage
  • Proper use of fingers, knuckles, fists, forearms and elbows
  • Palpation, trigger points and Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT)
  • Contraindications
  • Preparation & products
  • Preparing yourself
  • Preparing your client
  • Postural assessment
  • Example massage protocols
  • Aftercare & contra-actions

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Level 3 Massage or Level 3 Sports Massage or equivalent, with Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology.

Please check that you can provide evidence of your existing qualifications before purchasing your course, as you will be asked to upload a copy of your certificate(s)

If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your existing qualification, please contact us.

Yes, if you are being taught individually, you will need to bring a model.

In groups, students will work on each other.

Remember to check ‘contraindications’ in the course manual to determine suitability for treatment for yourself or prior to choosing your model.

If you have trouble finding a model for your course, please let your tutor know and they will do their best to find one for you. 

This course is carefully reviewed and accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA).

It is approved as insurable by Wellbeing Insurance, Insync, BGi UK, Westminster Insurance.

If you already have professional insurance, please check with your own insurer to see if they will also cover this qualification. Most will.

  • ✅  Guided self-study with our course manuals
  • ✅  Practical observation and hands-on training
  • ✅  A short written assessment

You will complete your guided home study before the practical training day(s).

On the practical training day(s), your tutor will assess your progress with verbal questions and by observing you as you perform a treatment.

Your written assessment is completed after the training day and submitted to your tutor within 2 weeks, except for some longer courses, where it is completed on the last training day.

If you’re choosing a refresher course, it will be assessed via observation of a treatment with minimal guidance from your tutor.

All our courses include a theory component that you complete at your own pace. This is delivered as self-guided learning materials, which include:

✅  2 course manuals and additional information

You will be able to download these and start to prepare for your training as soon as you purchase your course. 

✅  Online modules or e-learning content for some courses.

For example, our longer Level 3 courses come with our Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology course included as standard. And you also get access to our Business & Marketing primers on those longer courses too. 

✅  Video demonstrations and supporting resources are available for many courses, as well as audio versions of our manuals.

You should read and study all the materials thoroughly, ensuring you understand the concepts before moving on to practical training. Your tutor will want to confirm your understanding of the manuals.

The theory component can all be completed at home, allowing you to fit your study around work, family, or other commitments. Once you have completed the theory, you will be ready to attend the practical sessions, where you will apply what you have learned under the guidance of your qualified tutor.

Case studies are not required for this course.
However, you are strongly recommended to practise on friends & family before offering treatments to the public.

Your course fee includes:

  • ✅   Your PDF training manuals
  • ✅   Training materials
  • ✅   In-person training with your tutor at your chosen location
  • ✅   Assessment and certification
  • ✅   Full tutor support & feedback on your assessments

In other words, everything is included!

Here are some of the upcoming course dates for our Deep Tissue Massage & Trigger Point Therapy course:

Start date *Location
17 NovemberBlackburn
9 MarchCoggeshall

* This is a 2-day course. Only the start date is shown, and follow-on dates will be arranged directly with your tutor.

If you don’t see a convenient course date or location listed, your tutor can arrange an alternative date for you.

Your course materials are accessible for 12 months from the date of purchase, although this can be extended by arrangement.

This course is currently available at the following locations:

  • 📍  Aberdeenshire (Moray)
  • 📍  Co. Antrim (Northern Ireland)
  • 📍  Co. Cork (Macroom)
  • 📍  Dorset (Purbeck)
  • 📍  Essex (Coggeshall)
  • 📍  Hertfordshire (Welwyn Garden City)
  • 📍  Lanarkshire (Glasgow)
  • 📍  Lancashire (Blackburn)
  • 📍  Malta & Gozo
  • 📍  Oxfordshire (Drayton St Leonard)
  • 📍  West Midlands (Dudley)

All our courses have an option to pay for the course in full at the time of booking, or pay a deposit and then pay the balance to your tutor up to 14 days before your course date.

For many courses, we also offer a refresher course as an option for qualified therapists who would like to refresh or develop their skills.

For this course, your payment options are:

  • ✅  Full course
  • ✅  Full course deposit only
  • ✅  Refresher

Booking is very easy:

①  Choose your training location
②  Choose your payment option
③  Add to basket

At the top of this page, you can select your preferred training location from the options available, along with your payment option. You can choose to pay a deposit today, or pay for the course in full. For some higher-value courses, there’s also an option to pay in interest-free instalments.

Some courses may also ask whether you want to include optional elements, such as Anatomy & Physiology or additional massage training. Simply choose the options you’d like, complete your booking, and your course tutor will be in touch to confirm the details.

After you’ve chosen your options, click Add to basket, and that’s it – you’re ready to check out and secure your place.

As soon as you book, you’ll get an email from us with all the information you need to download your course manuals, and your tutor will give you a call or email you to discuss training dates and answer any questions you might have.

We aim to make our training accessible to all learners. If you have any specific learning needs, physical disabilities, or require adjustments to take part fully in your course, please inform us when booking or at least 14 days before your training date.

If you require extra help with accessing your course content, adapting your learning style, or completing assessments, let us know how we can assist.

For many courses, and for a small additional cost, we can provide:

✅  Audio versions of your training manuals or online course
✅  Video training materials

You can check out our FAQ page for more answers, or contact us.

You can also read our full Terms & Conditions here.