Body Massage | Online Theory & Practical Assessment Course

Description

Body Massage | Online Theory & Practical Assessment Course

 

 

Our Spa Body Massage course provides a comprehensive learning experience, combining online theoretical study with practical training. This course will equip you with the essential skills needed to perform professional body massage treatments tailored to individual client needs. You will learn to offer both Express Body Massage for time-pressed clients and luxurious, deeply therapeutic Spa Full Body Massage treatments.

 

 

How the Course Works

 

• Study at Your Own Pace – Students will complete the theory and practical training online.

 

• Practical Assessment – To gain certification, students must book an in-person practical assessment within 12 months of purchasing the course.

 

• Assessment Details – The final assessment is an exam where students will perform a full-body massage on a model (students must bring their own model).

 

 

What This Course Covers

 

• Health, safety & hygiene

 

• Consultation techniques

 

• Contraindications

 

• Practical tuition on performing Swedish Body Massage

 

• Massage movements and modifications

 

• Express Body Massage routine (legs, arms, back, neck & shoulders) using massage oil

 

• Advanced massage movements

 

• Using different massage mediums

 

• Spa Body Massage routine (legs, arms, back, neck, shoulders & abdomen; incorporating the face and scalp)

 

• Aftercare

 

 

Course Benefits

 

 

By the end of this course, students will confidently be able to offer professional body massage treatments, incorporating a variety of basic and advanced massage techniques. The course teaches acupressure points to help with stress, fatigue, and muscle tension, making treatments highly beneficial. This qualification enables students to work from home, in a salon, or as a mobile therapist, with potential earnings of up to £60 per hour.

 

 

Certification & Accreditation

 

 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an accredited certificate, allowing them to gain insurance and practice professionally.

 

 

A certificate will only be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the training, which includes:

 

• Passing the practical assessment (performing a full body massage on a model)

 

• Successfully completing the theory exam

 

 

This ensures that all graduates meet the highest professional standards required for safe and effective practice.

 

 

Practical Assessment Booking

 

• The practical assessment must be booked within 12 months of purchasing the course.

 

• Students must bring their own model for the assessment.

 

• The assessment takes place at our Academy in Torquay, Devon.

 

 

Course Details

 

 

Duration: Self-paced theory & practical online, with an in-person practical assessment

 

Certificate: Accredited

 

Prerequisites: None

 

Assessment Location: Vspa Academy, 25 Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JG

 

Parking: On the road

 

Starter Kits: Available for purchase through our website

 

 

For more details or to book your assessment, please contact us.