Deep Tissue Massage

Taught by Jane Johnson (Chartered Physiotherapist)

On this course you will learn how to use your elbows, fists, forearms and reinforced digits to apply deeper pressure for cross-fiber work, frictioning and "stripping" of muscles.  How to apply static pressures so they are effective,  using massage "tools" that will be beneficial to you, Deep tissue techniques to the lower limb and gluteals, back and to the upper limb

By the end of the day you will know how to effleurage and apply compression techniques into your massage routine using forearms and bodyweight, know how to apply static pressures using elbows to selected muscles, know how to apply palms free techniques to a client in a side lying position, know how to use massage tools, how to apply cryotherapy and thermatherapy on your own upper limbs for pain relief and you will know how to apply Soft Tissue Release to your own forearm flexors and extensors.

*A Certificate of attendance is awarded for this workshop (5 CPD credits). 

Dates:   5th March 2008, 4th July 2008, 16th November 2008.

Cost £75.00  

What Students Say about this Course:

"Please thank Jane for such a great day - I learnt so much"

"Many thanks for sending through the photos from Friday's workshop.  They have come out very well, and will be a great aid to use alongside my training notes. 

I just wanted to pass on my thanks to Jane for a fantastic day.  I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, and gained a lot of confidence from it.

She is a great tutor, and made the day really enjoyable."

Photos of our Advanced Massage Course - Deep Tissue Techniques