What is an intensive massage?

What is an intensive massage?

Perfect for those with an active lifestyle or professionals with repetitive or static work, the Intensive Massage helps to target the fibers of muscle tissue at a deep level.

What qualifications do I need to practice massage?

You could take a Level 3 Diploma in Massage or Complementary Therapies. The Council for Soft Tissue Therapies (GCMT) is the governing body for massage therapy, and it sets the standards for the profession. GCMT suggest you take a course that lasts at least 6 months full time, or 12 months part time.

What is Level 3 massage therapist?

A VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy is becoming the industry-required standard and recognized in many sectors of the massage industry. This particular course will enable you to provide various massage treatments to your clients and work as a professional massage therapist, either self-employed or within a salon.

How do I become a massage therapist UK?

To become a massage therapist you’ll usually need to complete a qualification lasting around six months, depending on how frequently you attend classes. Types of massage therapy certification include the ITEC (Level 3 RQF) Diploma in a range of different massage styles, which you can see above.

Can I do massages without license?

There isn’t a national licensing or certification program that would allow a single massage therapist to practice anywhere within the United States. Many states have a massage therapy board that sets educational requirements, testing requirements, and issues licenses.

What is the highest degree in massage therapy?

There are no doctoral degree programs in massage therapy. Those who would like to become massage therapists may earn a certificate or an associate’s degree in massage therapy. Most of certificate programs are equivalent to associate-level programs, but without the general education courses.

What is a Level 2 massage?

Massage techniques vary in a couple of important ways. Level 2: Medium pressure massage with no specific trigger point work. 2+ : Can go deep with some trigger point work. Level 3: Medium to deep pressure massage with trigger point work.

How long is the intensive Sports Massage course?

The course is intensively taught over 6 days, over 90% of which is practical-based allowing students to gain as much hands-on practice and confidence as possible.

How long to wait after a deep tissue massage?

According to MassageTherapy.com, a generally accepted practice is to wait at least 24 hours. For most intense massage like a deep tissue massage 48 hours might be best. This advice also applies when speaking of yoga after massage.

What do you do in a deep tissue massage?

The recipient may be asked to do deep breathing as they are treated. Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic massage that focuses on reaching deeper in the muscles and working on the connective tissues. The therapist engages in slow and deliberate strokes that are meant to treat tight and painful muscles, strains and injuries.

What happens on the first day of massage diploma course?

On the first day of the Massage Diploma Course each student will have the opportunity to discuss any areas of the massage technique taught in the Certificate Course that they are struggling with and need help with and this will be incorporated into the rest of the week.