Professional body massage is a core treatment within the beauty and wellness industry and forms the foundation for a wide range of massage and body therapy services.

This course is delivered at a professional foundation standard and incorporates Swedish massage techniques, which are widely recognised as the basis of relaxation and salon-based massage treatments.

Training focuses on core Swedish massage movements, correct therapist posture, pressure control, flow, and client consultation. Learners are taught how to deliver safe, effective, and adaptable massage treatments while maintaining professional standards of hygiene, client care, and treatment sequencing.

This course provides the essential foundations required to work within salon, spa, or wellness environments and supports progression into specialist massage treatments and regulated qualifications where appropriate.

• Minimum age 18
• No prior massage experience required
• A good standard of written and spoken English to understand course content, safety guidance, and consultation requirements
• Completion of the required online Health and Safety training prior to attending practical sessions
• Physical ability to perform massage techniques safely and professionally
• Commitment to continued practice following course completion

Course fees include training delivery, supervised practical sessions, assessment, and certification.

A deposit is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance payable prior to the course start date.

Flexible payment plans are available to support learners with spreading the cost of training. Payment plan options will be discussed following registration of interest and are subject to individual eligibility and terms.

Full fee details and payment options will be provided upon registration of interest.

Pre-Course Requirement: Online Health and Safety

This must be completed prior to attending the in-person training.

• Health and safety responsibilities
• Infection control and hygiene
• Safe working practices within the treatment environment

Day 1: Theory and Foundations

• Introduction to professional body massage and Swedish techniques
• Roles and responsibilities of the massage therapist
• Anatomy and physiology relevant to massage
• Client consultation and contraindications
• Treatment planning and professional conduct
• Health, safety, and hygiene in massage practice
• Aftercare advice and client communication

Day 2: Practical Body Massage Training

• Treatment setup and preparation
• Therapist posture, positioning, and ergonomics
• Core Swedish massage movements
• Effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration
• Pressure control, rhythm, and flow
• Back massage routine
• Introduction to full body massage sequencing
• Adapting massage techniques to suit individual client needs
• Safe working practice throughout treatment delivery

Completion of this course provides learners with the foundational knowledge and supervised practical experience required to begin developing skills in professional body massage using Swedish techniques.

Continued independent practice and professional development are essential before delivering treatments commercially.

This course supports progression into entry-level salon or spa roles, self-employment, further massage specialisms such as aromatherapy or hot stone massage, or future regulated qualifications within the beauty and wellness sector.

• Accredited certification in Professional Body Massage (Swedish Techniques)
• Delivery aligned with professional industry standards
• Small group training with personalised tutor support
• Combination of theory and hands-on practical learning
• Ongoing learner support following course completion
• Complimentary refresher opportunity within 12 months, subject to availability
• Access to the Herstory learning community
• Professional resources including consultation and aftercare templates