Advanced & Deep Tissue Massage Syllabus

Module 1
Stretching Techniques

You will cover:
Stretching - theory and contraindications
Muscle length tests
Recording information
Active & passive stretching
Soft Tissue Release (STR)
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)  

Therefore at the end of this module you will be know exactly which muscles you need to treat because you will be able to:
Safely assess clients for shortened muscles
Differentiate between  muscles of similar action
Choose methods for recording this information

You will also be able to:
Safely apply passive stretches, including STR & MET to all major muscle groups
Demonstrate active stretches to all major muscle groups
Design active stretching programmes for your clients to use at home and between treatments

Module 2
Compressive Techniques

For the upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk, you will cover:
Assessing posture and muscle lengths
Palpating tension in muscles associated with joints
Application of advanced and deep tissue massage techniques including transverse fibre work, compressive techniques and stripping using your forearms, elbows, fists and palms

This module completes your skills and enables you to incorporate all of the above into a treatment for your clients combined with massage or through clothing. You will begin to achieve the outstanding results you and your clients want. Your new skills and precision will save your hands and therefore the longevity of your business.