School of Bodywork offers professional training in the heart of the city: EXETER and BRISTOL
Welcome to School of Bodywork
A comprehensive range of professional diplomas is offered in massage and bodywork. All Diploma courses are APNT accredited and lead to professional qualifications, enabling students to start work immediately after qualification. Courses comprise a mix of lecture style tuition combined with hands on practical work. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention.
We welcome all students, those with little or no experience of massage, to those who have started to explore the world of bodywork. We ask for commitment from our students, because as with everything in life, you get out what you put in.
We encourage all potential students to visit the centre, meet the tutors and find out more about the courses available.
Our Courses
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Introduction to Massage & Bodywork
An introduction to the power and importance of touch. A fun informative two day workshop designed to introduce students to the practical side of massage, as a basis for all further study. Students will learn to massage the entire body with confidence. The course is also aimed at those who wish to bring massage to friends and relatives.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications required.
Duration: 2 days
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Complete Bodyworker Diploma
APNT Accredited Diploma in Massage to include Anatomy and Physiology
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are required. Introductory course recommended plus interview.
Course details: This in-depth diploma is the basis for all post-graduate training. Qualifying diploma students should leave with an array of skills and the confidence to practice immediately. The course is tailored to meet individual needs with small classes and varied teaching methods providing accessible learning and appropriate support. We aim to foster a safe and supportive learning environment where each student flourishes as an individual with their own style.
Why are we different?• We include three Clinic days; where students get the opportunity to work on real clients.
• We have a session with an NHS actor to recreate common clinical situations.
• We offer a mentoring service and continual student support even after qualification.
We also cover the following:• Hands free techniques and postural awareness; an essential aspect to protect therapists.
• Side lying techniques; extremely useful in a variety of situations.
• Mobilisations; an essential component for a good treatment.
• Palpation skills and their practical application.
• Breathing, relaxation techniques and digestive massage.
• Legal, ethical and professional considerations.
• How best to promote yourself and launch your career as a practitioner.
We also introduce students to the following techniques:• Pregnancy massage, lymphatic drainage massage & postural observations.
• Indian Head Massage & Seated Acupressure Massage.
All of the above skills enable the qualifying student to feel confident in setting up their own practice immediately and to access a wide client base. For many students this is the beginning of an exciting journey into an undiscovered world, a time for reflection and an opportunity for positive change.
Duration: The course is offered over an academic year (10 months study over 22 separate days) involving a minimum 80 hours Anatomy & Physiology and 70 hours Massage Theory & Practical. Plus 200 hours home study
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Remedial Massage Diploma
Develop and enhance your existing skills, refresh and deepen your knowledge, broaden your practice.
Entry requirement: Complete Bodyworker Massage diploma (or equivalent) Anatomy & Physiology qualification plus at least six months clinical experience.
Course details: Take your massage practice to the next level, with this course combining an extensive hands-on approach to teaching advanced remedial massage techniques alongside further more in-depth study of relevant anatomy and physiology. The Remedial Massage Diploma is also recommended as the intermediate step towards the more advanced professional Sports Massage Diploma. Whether you’re ready for the next step in your professional development, or it’s time for a fresh challenge, this is the course for you.
Duration: 12 days
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Sports Massage Diploma
APNT Accredited Diploma in Sports Injury Massage
Entry requirements: All students will need to be qualified in Anatomy Physiology & Massage to Remedial level and have a current practice. We recommend that students meet the tutor to ensure the course is right for you.
Course details: This diploma course leads to a qualification in Sports Injury Massage; it will enable students to apply massage techniques to the more common sporting injuries, as a therapy in itself or as an adjunct to other therapies. Students learn the physiology of injury and healing, plus how massage is used in a preventative measure and in rehabilitation. Emphasis is given on measures the therapist can use to protect their own body whilst undertaking deep tissue work.
Specific sports massage techniques to include: Assessing state of muscle; improving circulation, aiding lymph drainage; relaxation of muscles; reducing muscle fatigue; muscle toning; stretching; pre and post event massage; reduction of scar tissue, adhesions and fibrosis.
Duration: 12 days over 9 months
Over 80 contact hours with 120 hours of home study.
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Indian Head Massage Diploma
APNT Accredited Diploma in Indian Head Massage
Entry requirements: All students will need to be studying or qualified in Anatomy Physiology & Massage.
Course Details: The Indian Head Massage course traces the therapy back to its roots and encompasses essential elements of Ayurvedic bodywork. Indian Head Massage works with the physical, mental and emotional energies bringing them back into balance. We include working with "Marma Points" (vital points) and chakra balancing to add extra potency to the massage. The course gives a sound background to Indian Head Massage and how it has developed over the years. It is a versatile therapy that can be adapted for use in many non-traditional environments such as offices and fesitvals.
Duration: 4 days
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Seated Acupressure Massage:
On Site Massage
Entry Requirements: Post graduate. Students to hold APNT Anatomy & Physiology and Swedish Massage diplomas or equivalent.
Course details: On-site therapy is based on the principles of Anma, which combines traditional Japanese massage with Western methods. Using pressure point technique, seated acupressure massage is designed to give the maximum benefit in the minimum time available. Received through the clothes with no oils or lotions on an ergonomically designed portable chair makes this treatment ideal for the workplace, festivals and events. It is especially suitable for stress management programmes as well as being a versatile and therapeutic alternative in private consultation.
Duration: 6 days over 3 months – 40 contact hours
Class sizes are small and therefore places are limited. Please call 07711 656011 to book your place.
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Hands Free Techniques: Protect Your Body
Entry Requirements: Post graduate. Students must hold a professional qualification.
Course Details: Protect your body! An invaluable training for massage therapists to help prevent injury, lengthen career and diversify skills. Learn how to respect and protect your own body. Hands Free Techniques are substitutes for effleurage, deep tissue, thumb and wrist work. They can work on a deep level without having to use great strength or pressure. These techniques are easily learnt and can be mixed with conventional massage strokes making a beneficial treatment that does not put undue pressure on the therapists body.
Vanessa loves to share her experience and knowledge, some techniques have been gained from her own experience and some learnt from other colleagues.
Learn how to:• Use your forearms effectively and enhance your portfolio of skills.
• Use your own body weight to enable deep work on clients.
• Use good posture and a variety of new techniques.
Duration: 2 days
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Myofascial Release
Foundation Level – 3 days
Intermediate Level – 3 days
Practitioner Level – 3 days
The introduction to Myofascial Release Course gives a gentle opening to this amazingly effective bodywork technique. Fascia covers all tissue throughout the body and fascia restrictions can lead to inhibited movement and circulation, muscle pain, tendinitis and misalignment of the body. This course gives you an overview of MFR and guidance on how you can link it with other bodywork mediums. Demonstrations and application of profound structural myofascial release techniques are covered. Recently physiotherapists have added MFR as a very effective and gentle way of working with sports injuries.
Duration: 3 days
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First Aid Training
Course Overview
This programme will follow the approved syllabus for the first aid for the Appointed Persons course. You will gain the knowledge and techniques needed to administer vital first aid in emergency situations compliance with Heath and Safety Executive Regulations including:- An overview of Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
- Managing an Incident
- First Aid priorities
- Resuscitation
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Blood loss
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Treatment of shock
- Strategies for dealing with a range of common workplace injuries
You will be continuously assessed by the trainer, in a supportive environment.
Duration: One day, 09.00-16.00
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Service Categories
Acupressure, Connective Tissue Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage
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