ADVANCED MASSAGE THERAPY WORKSHOPS

Develop your existing massage therapy skills, learn new ones, attract new clients and expand your practice with our Advanced Massage Workshop range of one day courses for qualified therapists.

We offer three different Advanced Massage Therapy Workshops. Learn more about each of these workshops by clicking on the links below:

• Deep Tissue Techniques
   
• Soft Tissue Release Techniques
   
• Postural Assessment Training

As qualified therapists, we have a professional responsibility to keep up to date with the latest developments in the complementary therapy industry. This gives the potential to expand your client base as you will be able to offer more than just a relaxing massage. You will be able to treat clients with muscular pain, soreness and lack of flexibility with more confidence.

These workshops aim to help you develop advanced massage techniques which will enable you to be more confident and specific in your treatments.

DEEP TISSUE TECHNIQUES

This one day course will teach you the incredible benefits of Neuromuscular Technique and effective active and passive stretching. Armed with the knowledge, background and application of these deep tissue techniques you will be able to incorporate them into your treatments as well as advise clients on a safe stretching programme in-between sessions.

Deep tissue techniques are useful tools and an essential part of massage therapy if underlying muscular tension and restricted movement is encountered and not relieved by traditional classical massage movements. These techniques, correctly applied  can provide exceptional results in the rehabilitation of chronic pain conditions. Stretching also provides increased flexibility for not only athletes but any client with restrictions in joint mobility. Overall creating a general feeling of lightness and wellness in everyone.

Join us for this hands-on day where by the end of the day you will be able to:

• UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL STRETCHING GUIDELINES
   

• UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTIVE AND PASSIVE STRETCHING
   

• ADVISE AND DEMONSTRATE ACTIVE STRETCHES ON MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS OF THE BODY
   

• ADVISE AND DEMONSTRATE PASSIVE STRETCHES ON MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS OF THE BODY
   

• CARRY OUT NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUE (NMT) ON SELECTED MUSCLES
   

• EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL STRETCHING
   

• CARRY OUT SOFT TISSUE RELEASE (STR) ON SELECTED MUSCLES
   

• CARRY OUT PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEURO FACILITATION (PNF) TECHNIQUES ON SELECTED MUSCLES
   

• INCORPORATE A VARIETY OF STRETCHING METHODS INTO YOUR TREATMENTS
   

• DEVISE SAFE AND APPROPRIATE STRETCHING PROGRAMMES FOR YOUR CLIENTS

You will receive comprehensive guidance notes and information to take home with you, as well as continued support from our tutors following your successfully passing of your practical assessment at the end of the workshop.

Most therapists are unaware of the incredible benefits of effective stretching. Armed with the knowledge of a variety of stretching techniques and an understanding of the difference between effective and ineffective stretching, you will be able to incorporate stretching methods into your treatment as well as devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients to do between massage treatments.

Effective stretching is an essential part of massage therapy and can provide exceptional results in the rehabilitation of chronic pain conditions. Stretching provides increased flexibility for athletes and creates a general feeling of wellness in everyone.

Incorporating stretching techniques into your massage routine will distinguish you from other therapists and save your wrists and hands.

All items required for the course will be provided by Body & Soul School of Complementary Therapy. 

This course is accredited by The Complementary Medical Association and you will attain Continuing Professional Development credits.

Course length: 1 Day l  Cost: £100.00  l Accreditation: 7 CPDs

SOFT TISSUE RELEASE TECHNIQUES

This one day course will teach you the incredible benefits of Connective Tissue Manipulation (CTM) Soft Tissue Release (STR) and both effective passive and Isometric stretching Including Muscle Energy Technique (MET). The course will cover the background and application of these techniques enabling you to incorporate them into your treatments as well as advise clients on safe application in-between treatments.

Soft Tissue Release, Connective Tissue Manipulation, Isometric MET Stretching are powerful tools and an essential part of massage therapy if underlying muscular tension and restricted movement is encountered and not relieved by other techniques. These techniques, correctly applied, can provide exceptional results in the rehabilitation of chronic pain conditions. Stretching also builds strength and provides increased flexibility for any client with intramuscular restrictions. Overall creating a general feeling of lightness and wellbeing in everyone.

Join us for this hands-on day where by the end of the day you will be able to:

• KNOW THE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STRETCHING
   

• UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTIVE AND RESISTIVE STRETCHING
   

• DEMONSTRATE ACTIVE STRETCHES FOR MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS OF THE BODY
   

• CARRY OUR RESISTIVE STRETCHES ON ALL MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS OF THE BODY
   

• CARRY OUT SOFT TISSUE RELEASE (STR) ON SELECTED MUSCLES
   

• CARRY OUT MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE ON SELECTED MUSCLES
   

• CARRY OUT CONNECTIVE TISSUE MANIPULATION

Most therapists are unaware of the incredible benefits of effective stretching. Armed with the knowledge of a variety of stretching techniques and an understanding of the difference between effective and ineffective stretching, you will be able to incorporate stretching methods into your treatment as well as devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients to do between massage treatments.

Effective stretching is an essential part of massage therapy and can provide exceptional results in the rehabilitation of chronic pain conditions. Stretching provides increased flexibility for athletes and creates a general feeling of wellness in everyone.

Incorporating stretching techniques into your massage routine will distinguish you from other therapists and save your wrists and hands.

You will receive comprehensive guidance notes and information to take home with you, as well as continued support from our tutors following your successfully passing of your practical assessment at the end of the workshop.

All items required for the course will be provided by Body & Soul School of Complementary Therapy.

This course is accredited by The Complementary Medical Association and you will attain Continuing Professional Development credits.

Course length: 1 Day l  Cost: £100.00 l  Accreditation: 7 CPDs

POSTURAL ASSESSMENT TRAINING

There are many ways in which we can test and assess our clients but out of these postural assessment is easy to incorporate into the treatment session.

A vital skill for a quality massage therapist is the ability to perform an accurate postural assessment. The majority of physical aches and pains stem from distorted posture arising from dysfunctional body parts.  This in turn forces the body to make ill-fated adjustments.  Postural assessment plays a vital role in effective massage treatment allowing you, as a massage therapist, to identify the structural deformities and identify the root cause of your clients’ problems.

In a sense, the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body act as ‘guy ropes’ or ‘strainers’ for the skeleton. When they become overly contracted, they pull on the bone where they are attached, causing a misalignment in that area. This can have a ‘domino effect’ throughout the body, causing further distortions. The postural distortions may, in turn, limit nerve supply to the various organs and systems of the body, causing further ill-health. This is why postural assessment is such a vital step in your clients’ recovery.

A good posture will maximise the function of muscles and joints, aiding in the well-being and performance of an athlete. As massage therapy practitioners, one of our goals is to develop and maintain the optimal balance between muscles and their relationship with the skeletal system. 

More often than not, the circumstances in which we first meet our clients will be related to an acute problem accompanied by pain, needing our immediate attention. The tendency is to focus on the area of pain so as to give some immediate symptomatic relief, which in itself is reasonable. However, in order to make an accurate assessment and correct the existing condition we need to understand the underlying influences that may have contributed to this problem.

Just think.....There is not much point applying massage to relieve the pain if it is going to return immediately because of the postural imbalance!

Postural dysfunction can be a result of faulty biomechanics, previous injury and psychosocial reasons. Whichever of these it might be, or a combination, it will play an important role in influencing your approach to treatment.

Postural assessment, as a tool, is essential. You need to develop it, along with other palpation and assessment skills, as it can help lead you to answers and give you valuable skills to improve your success rate and skills as a massage therapist. 

Become a more effective practitioner by learning to identify postural deviations and to select appropriate exercises for each typical posture.  The training will lead you step-by-step, through a carefully structured sequence of learning experiences which increase, expand and change your skills in analyzing human posture. This is a prerequisite to understanding and implementing an effective approach to intervention.

Through active participation in a series of practical exercises you will be introduced to an analysis of body mechanics, including alignment and dimension. Alignment is viewed from different planes and takes into account how the body as a whole is positioned, how adjacent body parts relate to each other, and how alignment of individual parts relates to the whole. Awareness of discrepancies in the alignment of body segments in specific planes is used to draw attention to the importance of interrelationships among body parts.

Join us for this unique and useful one-day workshop where by the end of the day you will be able to:

• INCREASE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF POSTURE AND FACTORS AFFECTING IT
   

• CARRY OUT ACCURATE POSTURAL ASSESSMENTS
   

• IDENTIFY POSITIONS AND ACTIVITIES LIKELY TO BRING ABOUT POSTURAL STRESS
   

• CREATE YOUR OWN POSTURAL ASSESSMENT CHART
   

• IMPROVE POSTURE THROUGH: POSITIONING, EXERCISE AND STRETCHING

Most working massage therapists have never given a thought to postural assessment and yet this single easy-to-learn skill can make all the difference in the effectiveness of your treatments. Help your clients get better and build your reputation instantly as "someone who knows what they are doing!"

You can also advertise it and offer it as an extra service to your patients giving you a competitive advantage.

Course fees include:

• A comprehensive set of notes
   

• Light Refreshments throughout the day
   

• A CPD certificate of attendance
   

This course is accredited by The Complementary Medical Association and you will attain Continuing Professional Development credits.

Course length: 1 Day l  Cost: £100.00 l  Accreditation: 7 CPDs

 

Book Here for Postural Assessment Just click the drop down menu for dates and locations, make your selection and press the 'Add to Basket' button. This will then take you to the checkout where you can enter your payment details. * A deposit of £40 will be required, the remainder of which must be paid 14 days prior to the course date.  A transfer of dates will incur a £5 admin fee. Booking deposits are non-refundable. For same day bookings, payment can be made on the day. Click Here for Courses in Hertfordshire Adv. Massage - Postural Assessment - Bushey 17/02/12 £40.00. Courses can be held in other parts of the country as well as one to one tuition if required.   For more information please contact:info@bodyandsoultraining.co.uk or tel: 020 8207 4447