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Introduction to Massage

Course code: P09426

Subject area: Complementary Therapies

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

18:30 - 20:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

23rd Feb 2027 - 23rd Mar 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Learn how to give a full body massage to family and friends. Each week you will give and receive massage, learning how to massage different parts of the body. By the end of the course you will be able to offer a full body massage to friends and family. The course also covers basic anatomy and principles of massage.
Week 1Theory: benefits of massage; contra-indications; different types of massage stroke; anatomy of the back, neck and shoulders.Practical: setting up the massage couch; back, neck and shoulder massage part 1

Week 2Theory: choosing a massage couch.Practical: back, neck and shoulder massage part 2

Week 3Theory: anatomy of the legs.Practical: leg massage.

Week 4: Theory: anatomy of the arms, hand, neck and headPractical: arm and hand massage; neck and head massage

Week 5:Practical: putting it all together - give and receive a full body massage.

Please bring:- 2 large towels (one to lie on and one to cover you) and one hand towel- a bottle of water to drink.

Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

Entry criteria
No previous knowledge or experience necessary. All welcome.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
£5 materials fee.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£104.80

Reduced Fee (19+)

£54.90

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