holistic TRAINING
Massage Career Starter Package
Swedish Body Massage & Lymphatic Contour
Two Accredited Qualifications | One Day of Private 1-to-1 Practical Training
Begin your career in professional massage with two complementary qualifications, combining the foundations of traditional Swedish Body Massage with specialist Lymphatic Contour techniques.
Our Massage Career Starter Package is designed for those looking to enter the beauty and wellness industry with the skills, knowledge and confidence to offer a professional range of body treatments.
With comprehensive pre-course learning completed before attending, your practical training day focuses on developing your massage techniques, understanding treatment flow and gaining valuable hands-on experience.
What You'll Learn
Swedish Body Massage
Develop the essential skills to deliver professional full-body massage treatments, including traditional massage movements, correct positioning, pressure control and adapting techniques to individual client needs.
Lymphatic Contour Massage
Build on your foundational massage knowledge with specialist Lymphatic Contour techniques, learning how to perform structured treatments and adapt your approach to individual clients.
Your Training Experience
Training is delivered exclusively on a one-to-one basis, allowing you to benefit from individual guidance, practical demonstrations and continuous feedback throughout your training day.
You'll receive comprehensive pre-course learning materials to complete before attending, giving us the opportunity to concentrate on practical techniques, treatment flow and professional assessment.
With 40 years of beauty industry experience and 25 years as an educator, I'll also share practical advice on treatment pricing, creating your service menu and developing your massage business.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This package is ideal for complete beginners looking to establish a career in professional massage, as well as existing beauty professionals wishing to introduce new body treatments.
No previous massage qualification is required, as your Swedish Body Massage training provides the foundation for progressing to Lymphatic Contour.
Course Investment
£625
Your investment includes:
Two accredited professional qualifications
Comprehensive pre-course learning materials
One full day of private, one-to-one practical training
Practical demonstrations, supervised treatments and individual feedback
Professional guidance on treatment pricing and business development
Booking Fee: £100
A £100 booking fee is required to secure your training date, with the remaining £525 payable on the day of training.
Course Duration
One full day of practical training, supported by comprehensive pre-course learning.
Training takes place at our private academy in South Wales, with all practical tuition delivered on a one-to-one basis.
SUITABLE FOR
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Training format: One-to-One
Duration: Full day
Suitable for: Complete beginners
Accreditation: ABT & Course Accreditation
Model required: Yes (see details below)
Price:£625
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Foundations of Professional Massage
Health, safety and professional standards
Anatomy and physiology relevant to massage
Client consultation and assessment
Contraindications, precautions and aftercare
Therapist posture and body mechanics
Swedish Body Massage Techniques
Effleurage, petrissage, tapotement and vibration
Flow, rhythm and relaxation techniques
Adapting pressure for individual clients
Structuring a professional full-body massage treatment
Lymphatic Contour Massage Techniques
Understanding the lymphatic system and treatment principles
Specialist massage movements and techniques
Treatment sequences for different areas of the body
Adapting techniques to individual client needs
Integrating Lymphatic Contour into a professional treatment menu
Professional Practice & Business Development
Planning and delivering professional massage treatments
Managing client comfort and expectations
Treatment adaptations and aftercare advice
Treatment pricing and creating your service menu
Building confidence through supervised practical training and assessment
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Prior to attending the course, you will be sent a short pre-course information pack.
This is designed to:
familiarise you with key terminology
introduce basic theory and safety concepts
allow more time on the day for practical learning
The pre-course reading is supportive and straightforward. There is no assessment or testing involved.
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A model is required for this course.
Students are responsible for providing their own model
The model will be required for the full training day
Full guidance will be provided in advance regarding suitability and preparation
This ensures realistic, hands-on experience and confidence working with clients.
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One of the benefits of one-to-one training is the opportunity to discuss the practical side of starting out professionally.
As part of this course, time is set aside to cover essential business guidance, helping you feel clearer and more confident about your next steps after training.
This includes:
Understanding insurance and accreditation
Setting up as a massage therapist
Treatment pricing and positioning
Working safely and professionally
Building confidence as a beginner
Avoiding common early mistakes
You will also receive supporting resources to guide you beyond the training day.
This guidance is based on decades of industry experience and is designed to give beginners clarity, reassurance, and realistic direction — not pressure or overwhelm.
One-to-One Training
All training is delivered on a one-to-one basis. This means the pace, structure and depth of the day can be adapted to your individual needs.
Private training allows:
focused support
personalised guidance
a calm learning environment
time to build confidence without pressure
This approach is particularly beneficial for beginners who may feel overwhelmed in group settings.
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On successful completion, you will receive fully accredited certification.
Ongoing support is part of your training, and guidance is always available should you need advice as you begin working professionally.
Accreditation: ABT & Course Accreditation