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swedish Body Massage TRAINING
A private 1-to-1 training course designed to provide complete beginners with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to perform professional full body Swedish massage treatments.
This comprehensive foundation course focuses on developing excellent massage technique, body mechanics, treatment flow and client care through personalised hands-on training in a calm, supportive learning environment.
Students will learn how to perform a relaxing and effective full body massage while developing confidence in consultation, pressure control, professional draping, treatment sequencing and adapting treatments to suit individual client needs.
Ideal for beginners, career changers, or beauty therapists looking to introduce professional massage treatments to their existing services.
Swedish Body Massage Course – £345
A £100 booking fee is required to secure your training date. The remaining balance can be paid on the day of your course or added at checkout if you prefer to pay in full.)
SUITABLE FOR
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Training format: One-to-One
Duration: Full day
Suitable for: Complete beginners
Accreditation: ABT
Model required: Yes (see details below)
Price:£345
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Foundations of Massage
Health, safety, and professional standards
Client consultation and assessment
Contra-indications and aftercare
Therapist posture and body mechanics
Swedish Massage Techniques
Effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and vibration
Flow, rhythm, and relaxation techniques
Adapting pressure for individual clients
Professional Practice
Structuring a full-body massage treatment
Managing client comfort and expectations
Building confidence as a massage therapist
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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