A body massage is a treatment that uses physical contact to help relieve muscular tension and relax the body. This course provides the skills and qualification you need to successfully deliver a massage treatment.
Course Content:
- First Aid
- Health and Safety
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Tools and Equipment
- Contra-indications/Contra-actions
- Body Massage Treatment Knowledge
- Client Consultation
- Body Massage Procedure
- Aftercare Advice
- Video Demonstration
- Q&A
Upon completion of the course content, you will be to complete a case study submission before receiving a certificate upon completion.
Body massage dates to 3000 BC where it was considered a form of natural healing. It was designed to practice healing, prevent, and cure illnesses and relieve pain.
Body massage is a treatment that uses physical contact to increase flexibility, provide relaxation and target tense muscles. This is carried out by uses different movements such as effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibrations. A full body massage usually last around 75 minutes and back massages usually lasts around 50 minutes, however this varies from salon to salon.