Deep Tissue Sports Massage Diploma Course (CTAA)

Course breakdown: 

The massage essentials:

• Intro
• Say hi and tell your fellow students why you're taking this course
• Share your new course with your friends
• Massage intro to course
• Contraindication in Massage

Equipment and Set up:  

• Massage tables and the four most important considerations
• Creams and oils
• The setup
• Timing
• Do no harm
• The perfect person to practice on
• Why most therapists don't last
• Some final points
• Putting it all together

  The massage strokes the correct and incorrect ways: 

• Soft hand vs rigid
• Kneading
• Forearms
• Acupressure techniques
• Scissor stroke
• General stroke

  Full body deep tissue massage:  

• Massage start sequence
• Back sequence one
• Back sequence two
• Back of legs
• Legs prone stretching
• Neck
• Arms
• Front of legs
• Front of legs stretching

  Full massage sequence:  

• Massage sequence part one
• Massage sequence part two
• Massage sequence part three
• Massage sequence part four
• Massage sequence part five

  Important CTAA information:   

• Handout: apply for CTAA membership

About the course: 
Straight from the award-winning Isla Verde Spa, Mark Perren-Jones brings his top tips for giving the perfect Deep Tissue Sports Massage to friends, family, clients and anyone who wants the ultimate experience in relaxation.   Learn how to incorporate the techniques of deep tissue massage into any other of your treatments including Swedish & Thai treatments to Hot Stone Therapy. Learn from the guide who has over 25 years’ experience in the business & perhaps even more crucial, learn how to avoid the mistakes along the way.   Recognise your acupressure from your various postural benefits, identify the right equipment to correct body alignment and complaints. Master first impressions with clients & learn how to develop your business and how to create the right atmosphere to succeed.