Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome to this course!
  • 2

    Hygiene and Appearance

    • Watch Video

    • Download Handout
  • 3

    Massage Mediums

    • Watch Video

    • Download Handout
  • 4

    Setting Up: Bed Height

    • Watch Lecture Video

    • Download Handout

    • Watch: Bed Height - Client Size
  • 5

    Maintaining Client Modesty

    • Watch Video

    • Download Handout
  • 6

    Working Posture Principles

    • Watch Video

    • Download Handout
  • 7

    Massage Techniques: Effleurage

    • What is Effleurage?

    • Watch: Effleurage Massage Technique

  • 8

    Massage Techniques: Petrissage

    • What is Petrissage?

    • Watch: Petrissage Massage Technique
  • 9

    Contraindications in Massage

    • Watch Video

    • Download Handout
  • 10

    Anatomy and Physiology

    • An Introduction to A&P
  • 11

    Career Options in Massage Therapy

    • Watch Video

    • Download Handout
  • 12

    Handouts

    • Handouts

    • Introduction Handout

    • Body Mechanics

    • Self-Assessment of the Principles of Application
  • 13

    Final Quiz

    • Quiz Instructions

    • Final Quiz
  • 14

    Bonus Videos: Positioning and Techniques

    • Bonus Videos

    • How To Use Your Thumbs

    • Moving Feet

    • Depth with Power and Ease

    • Assisted Hand on Shoulder

    • Calves and Hamstrings in Prone

    • Supine Forearm

  • 15

    What Next?

    • Practical Workshop

    • Level 5 Qualification