Holistic Massage is your foundation course into Complementary Therapy. This is a level 3 accredited professional qualification. Our IPHM and FHT holistic massage course is more than just a foundation course. We teach you all the classical Swedish massage techniques that equip you with practical and theoretical skills. In our Holistic Massage we focus on how you can bespoke your treatment for your client, so, we have included some Sports, Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage Techniques in our practical routine. If you are a beginner, have a look at our Sports Massage Level 3 Course as we do include the Holistic Massage Course.
BONUS: If you enrol onto our Sports Massage level 3 Diploma course for beginners you receive 2 Diplomas. You only pay 1 price.
You will have access to instructional videos covering over 3 hours of content.
This accredited course will enable you to gain employment in the Holistic Massage Industry.
Our Holistic Massage course will enable you to confidently treat a variety of clients with conditions such as: Stress, Headaches, Chronic aches and pains, Computer strain. The comprehensive routine will allow you to confidently offer many treatment options for your client.
The syllabus covers:
Holistic massage (practical and theory) Attendance classes
Anatomy and Physiology – Complete online
Professional Conduct, Business Awareness – Assignment
Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies – Assignment
We offer blended learning so that more time is spent in class perfecting your practical skills.
You can start learning as soon as you enrol.
Completing our Holistic massage diploma provides you with a solid foundation for further training at Levels 3 and 4, such as Reflexology, Indian Head Massage Sports Massage or Aromatherapy.
Included is a comprehensive workbook and full instructional videos so you can perfect your skill at home.
Holistic Massage Objectives
- Open your own private practice and treat clients full or part-time from a spare room at home or a clinic.
- Work in a health club, hotel, cruise ship or a ski resort.
- Study one of our further advanced massage courses.
- Continue with studies such as Aromatherapy or Reflexology.
- Join a Professional Organisation such as the Federation of Holistic Therapists
- Gain insurance and work as a professional Massage Therapist.
- The principles of Therapeutic Body Massage.
- Supervised, hands-on approach to teaching practical massage skills.
- Guidance & demonstrations on a sequenced holistic massage routine.
- Access to full instructional videos.
- Adapting massage techniques to suit the needs of the client.
- Deep tissue and hands free techniques to save your hands.
- The benefits of massage and its contraindications.
- Development of a holistic approach – treating the ‘mind, body and spirit’.
- The correct application of massage techniques and the use of proper body posture.
- Evaluating the effectiveness and results of a treatment.
- Use of different massage mediums.
- Aftercare and homecare advice for clients.
Prerequisites & Who is this course for?
There are no formal prerequisites. The requirements are simply an interest in Holistic Massage Therapy, the human body, and the wish to benefit others, as well as a desire to embark on a new career.
We will teach you how to align your financial goals with your passion and your life’s purpose.
The course will involve some computer work and students will need access to a PC or laptop.
Deposit of £ 590.00 will enrol you onto the course.
Holistic Massage Exam Specification
- One Final Multiple Choice Question Paper – Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology. (Online)
- Home study – ensure you set aside enough time for this.
- Business Practice assignment – Online
- Complementary Therapies assignments – Online.
- 10 x Case Studies (thorough guidance given during lectures).
- Holistic Massage Theory and Practical exam.
Course Details
Course Title
Diploma in Holistic Massage
Duration
6 days
Price
£1695.00 – Includes Anatomy
Exam fee: £ 195.00
Accreditation: FHT and IPHM
Dates 2027
Winter Weekend Course:
Part 1) 6th 7th March
Part 2) 20th 21st March
Part 3) 10th April
Exam: TBC
Spring Weekend Course:
Part 1) 1st 2nd May
Part 2) 8th 9th May
Part 3) 21st May
Exam: TBC
Spring Weekday Course:
17th 18th 19th 20th 21st May
Exam: TBC
Summer Weekend Course:
Part 1) 26th 27th June
Part 2) 3rd 4th July
Part 3) 10th July
Exam: TBC
Autumn Weekend Course:
Part 1) 4th 5th September
Part 2) 11th 12th September
Part 3) 18th September
Exam: TBC
Winter Weekday Course:
4th 5th 6th 7th 8th October
Exam: TBC
Winter Weekend Course:
Part 1) 6th 7th November
Part 2) 13th 14th November
Part 3) 20th November
Exam: TBC