Swedish body massage is a whole body treatment using a variety of massage techniques to aid the body and mind to relax.

This in turn, aids the body in maintaining or returning to homeostasis and allows the recipient to experience some relief from the debilitating effects of pain, discomfort and stress.

This course focuses on encouraging the delegate to develop the necessary practical and interpersonal skills to be able to deliver this highly effective and popular treatment.

Tuition is also given in the underpinning essential knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology of the whole body.

Course content:

History and benefits of Swedish Massage.
Preparation of workspace and client.
Health, safety and hygiene in the workplace.
Client consultation
Contraindications and contra-actions.
Personal posture and safe working positions.
Swedish massage techniques.
Practical tuition on delivering massage.
Client aftercare and record keeping.