Workshop 15:
Deep Tissue Massage

Accredited by the FHT and STO - Advanced Training, 5 credits.

Anyone qualified, or about to qualify in massage or sports massage, looking to refresh and re-enforce their skills or learn new ones.

Compressions are a recognised National Occupational Standard (NOS) for sports therapy as set out by Skills Active. (D522)

Where you'll train
For this workshop we’re at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO)Teaching Centre.

Attendees receive a comprehensive set of handouts and certificate of attendance and are informally assessed to ensure competency.

With Author of Deep Tissue Massage; Hands on Guides for Therapists,

Jane Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist, learn how to apply deep tissue techniques safely and effectively whilst safeguarding your hands and posture.

What are the Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage?

Want more than one-day in Deep Tissue Massage? Perhaps our Advanced & Deep Tissue Massage diploma is for you.

On the day you'll learn:
Tips, tricks and techniques of deep tissue massage
Looking after yourself
How to apply soft tissue release to your wrist extensors and flexors
Strengthening your wrists
Common elbow, wrist and hand problems
Anatomy & physiology review

By the end of the day you will know:
How to apply static pressures so they are effective
How to use elbows, fists, forearms ad reinforced digits to apply deeper pressure for cross-fiber work, frictioning and "stripping" of muscles
How to apply static pressures so they are effective
How massage "tools" might be beneficial to you
Deep tissue techniques to the lower limb and gluteals
Deep tissue techniques to the back
Deep tissue techniques to the upper limb

"The Deep Tissue Massage was excellent and I feel much more confident in treating clients who want a deeper massage, knowing that my hands won't suffer as a result. I am looking forward to practising my new skills on friends and family prior to using it on clients." Louise