Deep Tissue Massage

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Cost: £470, including booking fee of £135
Pre-Requisites: Massage & A&P Level 3
Course Length: 2 days

Course Content & Learning Outcomes: 
This is a hands-on course where by the end of the day you will be able to:

• Understand the general stretching guidelines
• Understand and demonstrate the difference between active and passive stretching
• Advise and demonstrate active stretches on major muscle groups of the body
• Advise and demonstrate passive stretches on major muscle groups of the body
• Carry out neuromuscular technique (NMT) on selected muscles
• Explain the procedure for developmental stretching
• Carry out soft tissue release (STR) on selected muscles
• Carry out proprioceptive neuro facilitation (PNF) techniques on selected muscles
• Incorporate a variety of stretching methods into your treatments
• Devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients

In addition:

• Deep Tissue Massage
  • History
  • What is DTM
  • What clients can expect
  • Benefits
• General Theories & Techniques
  • Principals
  • Reading the Body
  • Hierarchy of Power
• Safety Caveats
• Consultations
  • Contraindications
  • Client Consultation
  • When to Refer
  • Aftercare Advice
• Muscle Physiology
• Soft tissue dysfunctions/Musculo-skeletal imbalances
• Common Conditions
• Assessment Techniques & Postural Analysis
• Treatment Planning
• Location of Trigger Points
• Risk Assessments
• Safety & Hygiene
• Health & Safety Regulations
• Professional Ethics & Standards of Practice
• Business Practices
  • Business plans
  • Treatment costings
  • Insurance, Complaints & Malpractice
  • Registering & running your business
  • Legislation
  • Marketing & PR
  • Record keeping
  • Cancellations
• General Tips (e.g. how to review products, selling skills, tips to getting more traffic, marketing tips etc)