Level 3 Massage Diploma

The ITEC Diploma in Basic Massage (also known as Swedish or Holistic) enables candidates to gain the practical and theoretical skills required in order to provide massage treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release.

Our class sizes are small, no more than 15 people, offering an interactive and personal learning experience.  On successful completion of this course you will be able to practice massage at home, in a clinical environment or at clients premises. You will require the relevant insurance in order to practice.

Modules covered on the Basic Massage Course include:

Anatomy & Physiology
Basic Massage
Practice Management

At the end of this module the candidate will be able to:

Understand the key historical factors and theoretical background for complementary therapies.

Know the key aspects of good clinical practice

Understand the physiological and psychological effects of massage

Carry out a consultation and identify indications/contraindications to massage.

Perform a body massage tailored to meet the client's specific needs.

Evaluate a massage treatment and amend a treatment plan accordingly.

No prior experience is required but candidates are recommended to have a level of general education comparable to GCSEs at pass grade or above.