Back Massage (Group training)

You'll delve into the intricacies of therapeutic touch, learning techniques to alleviate tension and promote relaxation in the back muscles. Through hands-on training and expert instruction, you'll master various massage strokes, including effleurage, kneading and deep tissue manipulation. Whether you're a novice or an experienced therapist, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of back massage therapy, equipping you with the skills and confidence to provide clients with a deeply rejuvenating experience.

Back massage offers numerous benefits, including muscle relaxation, pain relief, stress reduction, improved circulation, better posture, enhanced sleep quality, emotional well-being, increased range of motion, immune support and overall relaxation.

Course structure

You will be provided with pre-course reading. This will cover basic anatomy and physiology, and health and safety. It will be covered in depth in your session.

The back massage course will be completed in two days. You will learn the theory of the treatment as well as carry out practical assessments on live models.

A practical assessment is carried out using a model. This allows you the maximum time during the training to work upon acquiring and demonstrating the required technique. We recommend bringing your own model. If you can’t; let the Academy know at least 48 hours before your course and the Academy can support with finding you a model for a £10 admin fee.

Course content

• Health and safety and hygiene:
  • Implementing proper sanitation protocols for equipment and treatment area.
  • Ensuring the use of clean linens, towels and disposable items to maintain hygiene standards.
• Consultation techniques:
  • Developing effective communication skills to assess client needs, preferences and any existing health conditions.
  • Gathering relevant information to customise the massage treatment to the client's requirements.
• Contraindications:
  • Recognising medical conditions or situations where back massage may be unsafe or contraindicated.
  • Knowing when to modify or avoid treatment to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Anatomy and physiology:
  • Understanding the structure and function of the muscles, bones and soft tissues of the back.
  • Recognising common areas of tension and discomfort to target during the massage.
• Technique of back massage treatment:
  • Learning various massage strokes, including effleurage, kneading and petrissage, to address different muscle groups.
  • Practicing proper body mechanics and pressure control to ensure effective and comfortable treatment delivery.
• Aftercare advice:
  • Providing guidance on post-massage care, including hydration, stretching and relaxation techniques.
  • Advising clients on potential side effects such as temporary soreness and how to manage them effectively.

Additional information

We do not include any kits with our training course offers, however we will provide any equipment required to complete the practical training on the day. We like to encourage you to find brands, products and tools that suit you. Your tutor will be able to support you with products and tools advice on the day, and you can also refer to your course manual for this information.

Upon completion of the back massage course you will receive an accredited qualification and with this you will also be able to obtain insurance. We recommend you check that your insurance company insures the treatment and whether that will incur any additional costs to you before purchasing this course.

Our insurance policy will cover you on the day of your training, however as soon as you are off site you will be required to have your own insurance. If you are a new student you can obtain a student only policy (usually around £20 a year) until you are charging for treatments. If you already have insurance please ensure you contact your insurance company to add your new service to your policy. Insurance is YOUR responsibility.

This course is a GROUP training session. There is also an option to complete this as a one to one session, please see additional listings.