Welcome
We bring you the best CPD training in advanced, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
Either earn your CPDs with our one-day courses or accelerate your skills with one of our three diplomas:
The ultimate in Sports Injuries & Massage
Our alternative to sports massage - Advanced & Deep Tissue Massage
Adding a little aromatherapy - Using Essential Oils in Sports Massage
All courses and workshops are 95% practical, with the theory integrated into practice so you will be on your feet an actively involved for most of the day! You'll learn practical techniques, tools and tips that you will be able to put into practice straight away, feeling confident and competent.
All our courses use innovative techniques and ‘accelerated learning’ to ensure students learn more, retain the information and excel in their learning!
We work in the
UK and
Turkey
Our massage courses have been specifically designed to meet the needs of massage therapists who want to be 'outstanding' in their fields.
We hope you’ll like what you see!
New for the Autumn
24th & 26th Aug 2010
Free Sports Massage Treatments
1st Sept 2010
Effective Stretching
2nd Sept 2010
Soft Tissue Release
3rd Sept 2010
Muscle Energy Technique
4th Sept 2010
Tests, Tips and Tricks for New Therapists
18th Sept 2010
Strapping & Taping
with Alan Rowe, Registered Osteopath and Sports Massage Therapist and Mark Cohen, Sports Massage Therapist.
15th Sept 2010
Day in the Dissection Lab
16th Oct 2010
Treating Lower Back Pain with Registered Osteopath, BSc(Hons) DO Cameron Reid
For our full 2010 - 2011 programme click here or on the links to your left.
Visit our page dedicated to self directed learning for your free CPD's - It's not all about the workshops you know.
Although all our diplomas and workshops take place at the BSO, our courses are not run or managed by the BSO, and the BSO does not in anyway endorse the course content of any external provider.
Who are we?
Jane Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist, MCSP, MSc, BSc, BA (Hons) author of
in 2011
is renowned for her teaching, enthusiasm and dynamism. Her track record in the industry spans over 15 years working both as a practitioner/instructor and as course director of her own company and other successful massage schools.
Her credentials are excellent, having originally trained as a fitness instructor (YMCA), Jane holds a Masters degree in Health and Exercise behaviour as well as a number of massage and business related qualifications. Jane has worked in the NHS, private clinics and the corporate sector.
She is currently a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) & (CPMaSTT), The Institute for Anatomical Sciences (IAS), Embody and the Association of Physical Natural Therapists (APNT) for whom she is the Sports Massage Consultant.
Zoë Fitzpatrick, APNT sports massage practitioner, has been in private practice overseas for more than 6 years. She set-up her first practice in Ghana, West Africa then Casablanca, Morocco and now she's in France where she co-directs The London Massage Company with Jane, and massages triathletes. She too writes for massage trade magazines and websites.
Before embarking on her career as a massage therapist she was in Sales, Marketing and PR for 15 years.