Massage Course

Then this is for the massage course for you – the VTCT/ITEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in Massage, also known as Body Massage, Holistic Massage, or Swedish Massage.  This massage training course is an inspiring, dynamic, professional, diploma massage training leading to an immensely rewarding and enjoyable career in massage.

Why do a Massage Course?

There are many reasons why people decide to train in massage.  Many choose to train to embark on a whole new and exciting career as a Massage Practitioner and Bodyworker.  

Some train for their own professional development, others to provide a wonderful service to family and friends. Whatever your personal reason for training, the VTCT/ITEC Diploma is the essential qualifying course designed to take the student from complete novice to professional practitioner.

On completion of this all-encompassing course, you will gain the nationally recognised VTCT/ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage, and the VTCT/ITEC  Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. You will qualify for professional insurance so you can go straight to work!

Once your Massage Course is completed, where can you work?

The Level 3 Massage Diploma Training qualifies you to work independently and start your own practice, empowering you to select your own hours and be in control of your work/life balance.  Alternatively, you can be employed by a salon, clinic, health club, or spa.  You may also find work in the NHS, hospice, or other healthcare settings.

Why train with the College of Classical Massage?

• The College Principal,  Michael Gibbons, is the main tutor on this course.  Michael Gibbons has over 30 years of continuing professional practice in bodywork and is highly regarded in the industry.  He shares his expertise in teaching not only basic massage techniques but extra skills and training that will expand your skill-set way beyond a regular “Level 3” body massage course.  This will give you extra self-confidence and a high-quality massage repertoire to take with you into your professional massage practice.

• The College of Classical Massage was established in 1999 and has a 100% pass rate in all practical aspects of the training.

• All teachers and teaching assistants at the college have been hand-picked for their experience, passion, and professionalism.  They all have successful massage practices.

• You receive high-quality classroom-based hands-on tuition to ensure you have the highest skill-set level and self-confidence to start your massage career.

• Career longevity is at the heart of our training.  As practitioners, we understand the importance of protecting yourself: the practitioner – you will learn how to adjust your stance and posture to avoid stress to your body.  We will teach you how to work using your forearms and specific deep tissue techniques to save your fingers and thumbs!

More reasons to train with us:

• You will cover all the basic techniques covered on a “usual Level 3 course” PLUS additional content on deep tissue and therapeutic massage.

• We teach you to recognise contraindications and give you the confidence to adapt your routines and practice according to individual client needs.

• We are here to support you as a bodyworker and are committed to your ongoing professional development.  In addition to the very best qualifying course, we also offer post-graduate support and further training to keep your massage techniques up-to-date and highly effective.

• The College of Classical Massage is, in short, here to support you throughout your career right from the start!