Taking Your Massage to the next level

Fascia, the soft tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in supporting the body. By learning to intelligently manipulate it, a bodyworker or therapist can help clients with many chronic conditions, providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing ongoing aches and pains.

What is AFR?

‘Active Fascial Release’ has been developed and pioneered by James Earls, a specialist structural integration practitioner and Anatomy Trains teacher. It blends his in-depth understanding of myofascial continuities and functional movement principles with hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue to create a variety of therapeutic effects.

What makes ‘Active Fascial Release’ (AFR) special?

• AFR is a new and exciting approach to bodywork

• AFR techniques are versatile and effective and based on a blended understanding of functional and myofascial anatomy.
• Active Fascial Release offers a functional and four-dimensional understanding of the body – an essential aspect of modern manual therapy.
• AFR breaks the ties to and removes the limitations of the treatment table, by bringing the client upright in gravity and into movement.

Course Details

This exclusive course is designed for any qualified, motivated and dedicated therapist who really wants to expand their understanding of the human body and the applications of manual therapy.

Integrating 26 years of bodywork experience, working with many industry leaders, James Earls will take you step-by-step through a process that accelerates your ability to see form and function in your clients. It will change the way you see and understand the body and will completely transform the way you work as a massage therapist- with more ease, greater accuracy and improved results.

Blending a range of touch and assessment techniques you will journey through the body over a period of 10 months and attain a comprehensive grasp of anatomy, tissue types and how to treat structural and functional deficits in your clients.

Course Content:

• Module 1 – Introduction – touch & postural/ movement analysis
• Module 2 – Lower Limb 1
• Module 3 – Lower Limb 2
• Module 4 – Trunk
• Module 5 – Spine
• Module 6 – Arms
• Module 7 – Neck and Review
• Module 8 – Review and Assessment

What makes this course so special?

• First and fore-most it is unique. There is nothing else like it available in the UK and it will be offered exclusively at MSCM in 2019.
• James usually works with very large groups. However, we are very fortunate as this course will be restricted to a maximum of 16 enabling James to work with each and every attendee.
• This is so much more than a course – it is a mentorship programme. Students will receive extensive support material on-line as well as access to James for the duration of the course
• In addition to the in-class tuition each student will receive two private tutorials in person with James – either via Skype or 1-2-1 depending on your geography. This will greatly enhance the learning experience.
• A private Facebook group will be set up for on-going regular group contact and discussions
• Each student will receive full support materials – all the required textbooks, on-line material and two private tutorials
• There is no formal examination at the end of the course and therefore no extra exam fees. You will be assessed as part of a continual process. You will not be required to submit a portfolio of case studies. There will however be homework and research assignments. The training will require you to work, but it will be fun, it will be fully supported and it will be effective.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy. This course/mentorship programme is designed for motivated, dedicated therapists who want to accelerate their career by receiving a distillation of 26 years of experience in just a few months.

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies – 30 cpd points

More Information

Course fees include:

• 16 days classroom tuition
• 2 private one-to-one tutorials in person with James Earls
• A full set of course materials:
  • Text book – ‘Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more’ by Andrew Biel
  • Text book – ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance’ by James Earls and Thomas Myers
  • Text book – ‘Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement’ by James Earls
  • Text book – ‘Fascia: What it is and why it matters’ by David Lesondak
  • Wax
  • Notebook/Folder & Pen

• • Dropbox facility with access to:
    • video content – showing demos of technique and assessments
    • research papers as appropriate to the class
    • guided homework/research questions resource
  • Private group Facebook page for regular updates and discussion forum
  • Upon the successful completion of the course you will receive an MSCM – James Earls Diploma in Advanced Bodywork

James Earls

We are so fortunate and excited to be hosting the brilliant James Earls here at MSCM. James is an acclaimed author, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.

Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field, including Thomas Myers, developer of the Anatomy Trains concept. James and Tom founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration training throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.

James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK. He is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists, and is in demand from the Sports Medicine departments of Premiership Football and Premier League Rugby teams. He is also the founder and Director of Ultimate Massage Solutions, one of the UK’s most prestigious providers of professional literature and workshops in the bodywork field.

James has collaborated with some of the top researchers in bodywork and fascial theory including Art Riggs and Robert Schleip. He is currently studying for an MSc in Human Anatomy and Evolution and after three years of research, recently authored the well-received ‘Born to Walk’ book a blend of comparative and functional anatomy an introduction to the interconnected mechanics of the body for therapists who wish to understand gait more deeply. 

Indian Head Massage is as pleasurable to give as it is to receive. This ancient art is calming, revitalizing, uplifting and incredibly rewarding. With a few basic strokes, you can relax and soothe or invigorate and stimulate. Much of the joy lies in its simplicity, effectiveness and accessibility – no equipment is needed and it takes less than half-hour to complete. The beauty of this treatment is that it can be performed anywhere, anytime so is ideal for the stressed-out corporate employee. This highly effective therapy offer the maximum benefit with the minimum, of preparation, as the use of oil is not essential and the client remains clothed.

Course Details

The course consists of 2 days in-house which will enable you to become proficient in Indian Head Massage

• Introduction to the history of Indian Head Massage
• Benefits of Indian Head Massage
• Contra-indications
• Consultation and client care
• Treatment reaction and after care advice
• Professional ethics
• Revision of specific anatomy & physiology of shoulders: neck: scalp : face
• Massage techniques for shoulder: neck: scalp: face: back & arms
• Hygiene/sterilization
• Basic first aid

The course is divided between theoretical learning and practical application.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessions you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

The Massage Foundation Course will teach you to apply all the basic massage techniques safely and effectively to all the main areas of the body. It is an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of massage including posture, towel management, positioning, hygiene and hand techniques. By working in pairs, giving and receiving a treatment in each session, you will learn the correct techniques to use for each part of the body and at the end of four days you will be able to perform a full-body massage.

Course Details

During this practical massage therapy course you will learn the following:

• Palpatory techniques
• 6 classical massage movements
• Connecting and completing strokes
• A full body massage routine using oils
• Physiological & psychological effects of massage
• Contra-indications (restrictions and cautions) to massage
• Working with an awareness of pacing, fluidity, continuity and rhythm
• Sensitivity, adaptability and creativity in applying techniques
• Towel management and supports

This is not a professional qualification but it is offers the foundation skills necessary for entry onto the Aromatherapy course and on its own it enables you to treat friends and family on a recreational level.

Who Can Attend?

For those using this course as a stepping stone to another therapy – the entry requirement for this Massage Foundation course is the successful completion of the Anatomy & Physiology Course or previous relevant qualification in Anatomy & Physiology, Physiotherapy, Sports Science or Fitness and Personal Training. It does not give you a massage qualification but provides you with basic massage skills to progress to other diploma courses such as Aromatherapy, subject to necessary prior knowledge in your specialist field.

More Information

The course will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessiona you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Course fees include:

• All class tuition
• A comprehensive course manual
• A certificate of attendance

Duration: 4 days

Taking Your Massage to the next level

Fascia, the soft tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in supporting the body. By learning to intelligently manipulate it, a bodyworker or therapist can help clients with many chronic conditions, providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing ongoing aches and pains.

What is AFR?

‘Active Fascial Release’ has been developed and pioneered by James Earls, a specialist structural integration practitioner and Anatomy Trains teacher. It blends his in-depth understanding of myofascial continuities and functional movement principles with hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue to create a variety of therapeutic effects.

What makes ‘Active Fascial Release’ (AFR) special?

• AFR is a new and exciting approach to bodywork

• AFR techniques are versatile and effective and based on a blended understanding of functional and myofascial anatomy.
• Active Fascial Release offers a functional and four-dimensional understanding of the body – an essential aspect of modern manual therapy.
• AFR breaks the ties to and removes the limitations of the treatment table, by bringing the client upright in gravity and into movement.

Course Details

This exclusive course is designed for any qualified, motivated and dedicated therapist who really wants to expand their understanding of the human body and the applications of manual therapy.

Integrating 26 years of bodywork experience, working with many industry leaders, James Earls will take you step-by-step through a process that accelerates your ability to see form and function in your clients. It will change the way you see and understand the body and will completely transform the way you work as a massage therapist- with more ease, greater accuracy and improved results.

Blending a range of touch and assessment techniques you will journey through the body over a period of 10 months and attain a comprehensive grasp of anatomy, tissue types and how to treat structural and functional deficits in your clients.

Course Content:

• Module 1 – Introduction – touch & postural/ movement analysis
• Module 2 – Lower Limb 1
• Module 3 – Lower Limb 2
• Module 4 – Trunk
• Module 5 – Spine
• Module 6 – Arms
• Module 7 – Neck and Review
• Module 8 – Review and Assessment

What makes this course so special?

• First and fore-most it is unique. There is nothing else like it available in the UK and it will be offered exclusively at MSCM in 2019.
• James usually works with very large groups. However, we are very fortunate as this course will be restricted to a maximum of 16 enabling James to work with each and every attendee.
• This is so much more than a course – it is a mentorship programme. Students will receive extensive support material on-line as well as access to James for the duration of the course
• In addition to the in-class tuition each student will receive two private tutorials in person with James – either via Skype or 1-2-1 depending on your geography. This will greatly enhance the learning experience.
• A private Facebook group will be set up for on-going regular group contact and discussions
• Each student will receive full support materials – all the required textbooks, on-line material and two private tutorials
• There is no formal examination at the end of the course and therefore no extra exam fees. You will be assessed as part of a continual process. You will not be required to submit a portfolio of case studies. There will however be homework and research assignments. The training will require you to work, but it will be fun, it will be fully supported and it will be effective.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy. This course/mentorship programme is designed for motivated, dedicated therapists who want to accelerate their career by receiving a distillation of 26 years of experience in just a few months.

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies – 30 cpd points

More Information

Course fees include:

• 16 days classroom tuition
• 2 private one-to-one tutorials in person with James Earls
• A full set of course materials:
  • Text book – ‘Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more’ by Andrew Biel
  • Text book – ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance’ by James Earls and Thomas Myers
  • Text book – ‘Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement’ by James Earls
  • Text book – ‘Fascia: What it is and why it matters’ by David Lesondak
  • Wax
  • Notebook/Folder & Pen

• • Dropbox facility with access to:
    • video content – showing demos of technique and assessments
    • research papers as appropriate to the class
    • guided homework/research questions resource
  • Private group Facebook page for regular updates and discussion forum
  • Upon the successful completion of the course you will receive an MSCM – James Earls Diploma in Advanced Bodywork

James Earls

We are so fortunate and excited to be hosting the brilliant James Earls here at MSCM. James is an acclaimed author, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.

Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field, including Thomas Myers, developer of the Anatomy Trains concept. James and Tom founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration training throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.

James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK. He is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists, and is in demand from the Sports Medicine departments of Premiership Football and Premier League Rugby teams. He is also the founder and Director of Ultimate Massage Solutions, one of the UK’s most prestigious providers of professional literature and workshops in the bodywork field.

James has collaborated with some of the top researchers in bodywork and fascial theory including Art Riggs and Robert Schleip. He is currently studying for an MSc in Human Anatomy and Evolution and after three years of research, recently authored the well-received ‘Born to Walk’ book a blend of comparative and functional anatomy an introduction to the interconnected mechanics of the body for therapists who wish to understand gait more deeply. 

The Massage Foundation Course will teach you to apply all the basic massage techniques safely and effectively to all the main areas of the body. It is an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of massage including posture, towel management, positioning, hygiene and hand techniques. By working in pairs, giving and receiving a treatment in each session, you will learn the correct techniques to use for each part of the body and at the end of four days you will be able to perform a full-body massage.

Course Details

During this practical massage therapy course you will learn the following:

• Palpatory techniques
• 6 classical massage movements
• Connecting and completing strokes
• A full body massage routine using oils
• Physiological & psychological effects of massage
• Contra-indications (restrictions and cautions) to massage
• Working with an awareness of pacing, fluidity, continuity and rhythm
• Sensitivity, adaptability and creativity in applying techniques
• Towel management and supports

This is not a professional qualification but it is offers the foundation skills necessary for entry onto the Aromatherapy course and on its own it enables you to treat friends and family on a recreational level.

Who Can Attend?

For those using this course as a stepping stone to another therapy – the entry requirement for this Massage Foundation course is the successful completion of the Anatomy & Physiology Course or previous relevant qualification in Anatomy & Physiology, Physiotherapy, Sports Science or Fitness and Personal Training. It does not give you a massage qualification but provides you with basic massage skills to progress to other diploma courses such as Aromatherapy, subject to necessary prior knowledge in your specialist field.

More Information

The course will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessiona you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Course fees include:

• All class tuition
• A comprehensive course manual
• A certificate of attendance

Duration: 4 days

Revitalise and Rejuvenate – the natural way

We all feel the pressure to stay looking better and younger. We now have the tool – the surprisingly effective and non-invasive holistic technique – which like a magic wand will not only help you look younger but will also work on both physical and emotional levels. This unique facial massage offers a myriad of benefits and may also help reduce and delay the visible signs of ageing and prevent further damage. It combines ancient knowledge from Ayurvedic and Chinese healing systems with modern approach. No products or equipment are used during the treatment making it acceptable to those suffering from allergies to commercial products.

Natural Face Lift Massage (often called ‘rejuvenating facial massage’) is rapidly growing in popularity so make sure you add it to your portfolio!

Although ageing is a natural process, this amazing treatment incorporates a unique blend of highly effective massage techniques designed to delay the visible signs of ageing and prevent further damage in the future by means of simple, natural and effective massage techniques and energy balancing.

Course Details

On this course you will cover

• Full face massage technique training (includes acupressure points and unique massage movements)
• Consultation process including contra-indications
• Benefits and effects on the body systems
• Aftercare advice
• Key selling points
• Home study

Be one of the few therapists to offer this hugely beneficial treatment, which will keep your clients coming back for more. Once you have experienced and mastered the wonder of this incredible treatment you will be able to offer this as a stand alone therapy or added onto other therapies such as Facials, Body Massage, Ear Candling, etc.

Who Can Attend?

Open to qualified Massage Therapists, Aromatherapists, Indian Head Massage Therapists and Beauty Therapists.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

Warm Bamboo Massage Therapy is the latest treatment to take the West by storm. Its  surge in popularity is down to the effectiveness and appeal of the treatment. Unique, highly beneficial and fun to give as well as receive – no wonder it is so appealing to both the therapists and the clients!

Warm bamboo massage can be carried out on the whole body including the face. It involves the use of warmed bamboo tools of varying lengths and diameter to roll, knead and relax muscles with numerous deep tissue and acupressure techniques. While increasing the circulation and improving lymphatic drainage it eases the sore muscles and promotes relaxation. Furthermore, the skin is left silky, nourished and restored.

It can be carried out on a massage table or seated making it a flexible as well as portable treatment suitable even for mobile therapists. The equipment is light and easy to carry and the bamboo tools are easy to heat up.

Course details

Our Bamboo Massage Therapy course has been developed specifically by us and has an edge. It goes beyond a standard Bamboo Massage offering you the opportunity to learn a unique, all-inclusive treatment which promotes circulation, sensory nerve perception, and lymphatic drainage and provides a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

During the course we will cover:

• Properties and uses of Bamboo
• History and development of Bamboo Massage
• Different types of Bamboo Massage
• Piezoelectric and Pyroelectric effects of using Bamboo during massage
• Benefits of Bamboo Massage
• Understanding the different bamboo massage sticks and when and how to use them
• Correct pressure and application
• Learning how to warm the bamboo sticks
• Creating an essential blend to enhance the balancing effect
• Learning to combine the power of touch with the sense of smell, the sound of bamboo tapping and thermo therapy
• Introducing cryo-therapy into the treatment to re-energise the Lymphatic System
• Combining percussion and deep sport massage moves with gliding, gentle effleurage strokes to provide an intensive cardio-vascular work out for the circulatory system.
• Learning a complete full body and face routine for immediate use with clients
• Safety considerations
• Equipment cleansing and care

An added benefit for you as the practitioner is that using the bamboo sticks helps to reduce stress and strain on your hands and fingers while still allowing for deeply penetrating techniques to underlying layers of tissue using only a minimal amount of physical exertion.

Bamboo Massage Therapy can be used to treat a variety of chronic pain conditions, including back pain and headaches. An added benefit for you as the practitioner is that using the bamboo sticks helps to reduce stress and strain on your hands and fingers while still allowing for deeply penetrating techniques to underlying layers of tissue using only a minimal amount of physical exertion. This therapy is perfectly suited to both clinic based and mobile therapists alike. The equipment is light and portable and the bamboo tools are flexible and easy to heat up.

As therapists and clients search for new approaches to massage therapy, bamboo massage may be at the forefront, offering a unique solution: a combination of techniques that not only makes use of a renewable and sustainable resource, but also reconnect us to ancient approaches.

Be one of the few therapists in the UK to offer this hugely beneficial treatment.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. Bamboo sticks and heating equipment will be available for use in class. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration:  1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

A person who is considered `mentally healthy` is someone who can cope with the normal stresses of life and carry out the usual activities they need to in order to look after themselves, can realise their potential, and make a contribution to their community. However, mental health or sense of `wellbeing` doesn`t always stay the same and can change in response to circumstances and stages of life. Everyone will go through periods when they feel emotions such as stress and grief, but symptoms of mental illnesses last longer than normal and are often not a reaction to daily events. When these symptoms become severe enough to interfere with a person`s ability to function, they may be considered to have a significant psychological or mental illness.

Everyone will go through periods when they feel emotions such as stress and grief, but symptoms of mental illnesses last longer than normal and are often not a reaction to daily events. When these symptoms become severe enough to interfere with a person`s ability to function, they may be considered to have a significant psychological or mental illness.

Mental health disorders are a growing public health concern. They are prevalent not just in the UK, but around the world. Experts say we all have the potential for suffering from mental health problems, no matter how old we are, whether we are male or female, rich or poor, or ethnic group we belong to.

• Around 25% of people in the UK will experience some form of mental health disorder in any given year with depression affecting a massive 20% of our population.
• It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week experienced a common mental health problem
• In 2013, there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK
• Mixed anxiety and depression has been estimated to cause one fifth of days lost from work in Britain
• In the UK over one quarter of a million people are admitted into psychiatric hospitals each year
• UK statistics show than more than 4,000 people a year commit suicide.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that within 20 years more people will be affected by depression than any other health problem, and depression will be the single biggest health burden on society both economically and sociologically.
• Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide.

Massage therapy can help manage the overwhelming symptoms of anxiety and depression. Without doubt, as a massage therapist you will come across many clients presenting with mental health issues, but you need to be equipped to deal with it. If you are, the help and support you will be able to offer these clients will be invaluable. You can truly make a difference.

Course Details

Join us on this useful mental health workshop where we will explore the nature of depression and anxiety and the way they complicate your massage clients’ lives and health, as well as how massage therapy can help manage the symptoms.

Topics covered will include:

• Understand the difference between anxiety and depression
• Reasons a massage therapist should understand anxiety and depression
• The spectrum of anxiety and depression ranging from mild to very severe.
• Learn about the role massage therapy can play
• The power of touch
• Understand the effects of massage on physical and psychological levels
• Understand the profound effect of physical contact
• The importance of providing a safe nurturing place for individuals to relax, refocus and find clarity
• Improving listening skills
• Respecting client confidentiality
• Identifying clients’ needs
• Creating a treatment plan with the client
• The importance of creating a sense of hope
• Recognise the limitations of massage therapy
• Types of massage therapy techniques that offer relief to clients
• Scientific research on the benefits of massage for depression and anxiety

Living with anxiety and depression is a painful and distressing experience where sufferers can withdraw from day to day social contact. Proper treatment is important and massage therapy can be of great benefit. Gentle massage offers help with no detrimental side effects. Mild benefit is often felt immediately and even greater benefit can come from a series of sessions.to help them return to a successful and productive life.

Note:
Depression and anxiety can be very serious and massage therapy should not be a replacement for proper medical attention when it is needed. Clients and therapists alike should recognise its limitations. This course discriminates between what massage therapists may and may not be able to do for clients with mental health disorders.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 3 hours

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 3 cpd points

Indian Head Massage is as pleasurable to give as it is to receive. This ancient art is calming, revitalizing, uplifting and incredibly rewarding. With a few basic strokes, you can relax and soothe or invigorate and stimulate. Much of the joy lies in its simplicity, effectiveness and accessibility – no equipment is needed and it takes less than half-hour to complete. The beauty of this treatment is that it can be performed anywhere, anytime so is ideal for the stressed-out corporate employee. This highly effective therapy offer the maximum benefit with the minimum, of preparation, as the use of oil is not essential and the client remains clothed.

Course Details

The course consists of 2 days in-house which will enable you to become proficient in Indian Head Massage

• Introduction to the history of Indian Head Massage
• Benefits of Indian Head Massage
• Contra-indications
• Consultation and client care
• Treatment reaction and after care advice
• Professional ethics
• Revision of specific anatomy & physiology of shoulders: neck: scalp : face
• Massage techniques for shoulder: neck: scalp: face: back & arms
• Hygiene/sterilization
• Basic first aid

The course is divided between theoretical learning and practical application.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessions you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

Taking Your Massage to the next level

Fascia, the soft tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in supporting the body. By learning to intelligently manipulate it, a bodyworker or therapist can help clients with many chronic conditions, providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing ongoing aches and pains.

What is AFR?

‘Active Fascial Release’ has been developed and pioneered by James Earls, a specialist structural integration practitioner and Anatomy Trains teacher. It blends his in-depth understanding of myofascial continuities and functional movement principles with hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue to create a variety of therapeutic effects.

What makes ‘Active Fascial Release’ (AFR) special?

• AFR is a new and exciting approach to bodywork

• AFR techniques are versatile and effective and based on a blended understanding of functional and myofascial anatomy.
• Active Fascial Release offers a functional and four-dimensional understanding of the body – an essential aspect of modern manual therapy.
• AFR breaks the ties to and removes the limitations of the treatment table, by bringing the client upright in gravity and into movement.

Course Details

This exclusive course is designed for any qualified, motivated and dedicated therapist who really wants to expand their understanding of the human body and the applications of manual therapy.

Integrating 26 years of bodywork experience, working with many industry leaders, James Earls will take you step-by-step through a process that accelerates your ability to see form and function in your clients. It will change the way you see and understand the body and will completely transform the way you work as a massage therapist- with more ease, greater accuracy and improved results.

Blending a range of touch and assessment techniques you will journey through the body over a period of 10 months and attain a comprehensive grasp of anatomy, tissue types and how to treat structural and functional deficits in your clients.

Course Content:

• Module 1 – Introduction – touch & postural/ movement analysis
• Module 2 – Lower Limb 1
• Module 3 – Lower Limb 2
• Module 4 – Trunk
• Module 5 – Spine
• Module 6 – Arms
• Module 7 – Neck and Review
• Module 8 – Review and Assessment

What makes this course so special?

• First and fore-most it is unique. There is nothing else like it available in the UK and it will be offered exclusively at MSCM in 2019.
• James usually works with very large groups. However, we are very fortunate as this course will be restricted to a maximum of 16 enabling James to work with each and every attendee.
• This is so much more than a course – it is a mentorship programme. Students will receive extensive support material on-line as well as access to James for the duration of the course
• In addition to the in-class tuition each student will receive two private tutorials in person with James – either via Skype or 1-2-1 depending on your geography. This will greatly enhance the learning experience.
• A private Facebook group will be set up for on-going regular group contact and discussions
• Each student will receive full support materials – all the required textbooks, on-line material and two private tutorials
• There is no formal examination at the end of the course and therefore no extra exam fees. You will be assessed as part of a continual process. You will not be required to submit a portfolio of case studies. There will however be homework and research assignments. The training will require you to work, but it will be fun, it will be fully supported and it will be effective.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy. This course/mentorship programme is designed for motivated, dedicated therapists who want to accelerate their career by receiving a distillation of 26 years of experience in just a few months.

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies – 30 cpd points

More Information

Course fees include:

• 16 days classroom tuition
• 2 private one-to-one tutorials in person with James Earls
• A full set of course materials:
  • Text book – ‘Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more’ by Andrew Biel
  • Text book – ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance’ by James Earls and Thomas Myers
  • Text book – ‘Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement’ by James Earls
  • Text book – ‘Fascia: What it is and why it matters’ by David Lesondak
  • Wax
  • Notebook/Folder & Pen

• • Dropbox facility with access to:
    • video content – showing demos of technique and assessments
    • research papers as appropriate to the class
    • guided homework/research questions resource
  • Private group Facebook page for regular updates and discussion forum
  • Upon the successful completion of the course you will receive an MSCM – James Earls Diploma in Advanced Bodywork

James Earls

We are so fortunate and excited to be hosting the brilliant James Earls here at MSCM. James is an acclaimed author, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.

Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field, including Thomas Myers, developer of the Anatomy Trains concept. James and Tom founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration training throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.

James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK. He is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists, and is in demand from the Sports Medicine departments of Premiership Football and Premier League Rugby teams. He is also the founder and Director of Ultimate Massage Solutions, one of the UK’s most prestigious providers of professional literature and workshops in the bodywork field.

James has collaborated with some of the top researchers in bodywork and fascial theory including Art Riggs and Robert Schleip. He is currently studying for an MSc in Human Anatomy and Evolution and after three years of research, recently authored the well-received ‘Born to Walk’ book a blend of comparative and functional anatomy an introduction to the interconnected mechanics of the body for therapists who wish to understand gait more deeply. 

Most massage therapists have many clients who suffer with low back pain that continues down the leg but very few know how to treat it.

Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. In addition to pain, other sensations include spasms, tingling or numbness along the sciatic nerve that can travel down the hamstrings, legs and feet. These symptoms can be bilateral or can occur on one side. Additionally, people with Piriformis Syndrome often have trouble sitting for long periods and the pain may worsen when walking or squatting. This can be a very painful condition and for some people is very disabling. Fortunately, for the majority, massage treatment is very effective.

There may be many reasons for sciatic pain – it could be caused by some irritation in the five nerve points leading to the sciatic nerve, irritation or compression in the sciatic nerve itself or because of some tightening in the vicinity of the Piriformis muscle. Irrespective of the cause, it has been found that massage therapy helps all these conditions. Massage therapy helps in relaxing muscles and improving posture. This also relieves the pressure on the various nerve points as well as the sciatic nerve. Depending on how acute the pain is as also what stage of treatment one is, there are different massage techniques that one can try.

The sciatic nerve passes through a mass of the hip’s external rotator muscles. The sciatic nerve exits the greater sciatic foramen and can run superficial to, deep to or even through the piriformis muscle. Spasm in the piriformis muscle can cause compression on the sciatic nerve sending pain, tingling and numbness down the posterior leg. This description falls into the category of false sciatica and is referred to as piriformis muscle syndrome.

Treating sciatic pains is a true sport for massage therapists. Knowing the few most common causes, it is usually quite simple to treat. Simplicity and knowledge often go hand in hand. Even though it can be straightforward to treat sciatic pain, it requires a good knowledge about the common causes and connections involved. As a massage practitioner you will need to be thorough when performing an evaluation to identify the tissues at fault. Soft-tissue techniques will be far more effective with a comprehensive assessment.
A solid understanding of piriformis syndrome starts by investigating the anatomical relationships in this area. You need to know how to accurately identify piriformis muscle syndrome, how to locate this external rotator and which massage techniques can release the piriformis.

Massage therapy is a popular treatment for sciatic pain and should not be underestimated. In some hospitals there are departments, which specialize in massage therapy.

Course Details

During the masterclass we will cover the following:

• Review of the relevant anatomy
• Understanding Sciatic Pain
• Review of symptoms and causes for Sciatic Pain and Piriformis Syndrome
• Assessment skills
• Palpation and visual evaluation
• Correct application of pressure
• Massage therapy guidelines for treating
• Massage techniques:
  NMT/Trigger Point Therapy to eliminate myofascial trigger points in the piriformis muscle Deep tissue Massage to release adhesions between the piriformis muscle and surrounding tissues MET to gently lengthen the piriformis muscle Provide therapy for other muscles near piriformis and even to muscles opposing piriformis to improve muscular balance.
• Home programme of stretching and exercise
• Contra-indications to massage

This medical massage masterclass will help you have a better understanding of different forms of sciatic pain, the common symptoms, causes and how to treat them. It will enable you to offer effective treatments with confidence resulting in great results for your clients.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 3 hours

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 3 cpd points

Deep abdominal massage, also known as colon massage or internal organ massage is a fantastic treatment that focuses on the metabolic and energetic functions of the abdomen to release trapped gases, blockages and waste products. It has a great number of benefits. The abdomen is the softest, least-protected area of the body, therefore, an area of great vulnerability and is a very important part of the body. For adults as well as for infants and young children, massaging the abdominal promotes digestion, alleviates gastric upsets, soothes the nerves related to the area of massage, and benefits the organs that are interconnected with the stomach as well as the intestinal tract. Abdominal massage helps to detoxify and strengthen the lower abdomen and is particularly useful for relaxing tension in the abdomen and promoting blood flow.

The abdomen houses vital organs and is a very important part of the body. The abdominal cavity comprises of the stomach, diaphragm, colon, small intestine, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder. The health of the abdomen lies with the stomach, the digestion process and reproductive organs.

When the digestion process is inhibited due to illness, malabsorption or inactivity due to a stagnant lifestyle the abdomen undergoes immense stress from the muscles and the well-connected fascia network that hold the organs within the abdominal cavity. Such stress in the abdominal area may lead to pain in the sides, lower back pain, inguinal and joint pain at the pelvis. Sometimes, even the ribs may get affected.

Other problems related to the abdomen include: abdominal disorders like IBS (Crone’s or Ulcerative Colitis), spastic colon, chronic constipation, dislocation of female reproductive organs and problems caused by dislocation such as miscarriages, infections, premature birth, weak new-borns, backache, difficult menopause etc.

Hence, the abdominal massage is highly effective remedy in removing obstructions, correcting dislocations and restoring the harmonious flow.

Abdomen massage helps open the abdominal cavity and release the fascia so the organs can lay unrestricted in their natural positions in the abdominal cavity. General improvement in blood circulation from the massage benefits the blood vessels in the abdominal cavity. The veins transport the blood depleted of oxygen to the heart more quickly and the arteries respond by supplying the body cells with freshly oxygenated blood. The liver, the gall-bladder, and the pancreas receive a larger share of oxygen and nutrients and release their metabolic waste products such as carbonic acid into the bloodstream.

In addition to the physical benefits there are significant emotional benefits from abdominal massage. The stomach is considered the “core” of the body. Exercise based in control of the muscles such as yoga, abdominal flattening exercise, and meditative exercises are all focused around the core. The reason for this is that so much energy within the body transfers through the core. Emotions as well as physical exertion all can be stimulated or related to the core of the human body. An appropriate abdominal massage can increase the effectiveness of all surrounding organs, ease the tension associated with those organs, and release the inner emotions carried in the core.

Course details

During the masterclass we will cover the following:

• Review of the abdominal cavity and digestive system
• The four layers of muscles in your abdomen, (rectus abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques, and transverse abdominis)
• Review and Massage Therapy for common abdominal disorders
  IBS (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis) Spastic Colon Chronic Constipation Bad Period Pains Fibroids
• Benefits of abdominal massage
• Palpation and visual evaluation
• Basic guidelines for abdominal massage
• Abdominal Massage Techniques
• Correct application of pressure
• Contra-indications to abdominal massage
• Massage mediums for abdominal massage

This massage masterclass will help you feel more confident massaging the abdomen and as well as learning how to massage the intestines to aid optimal health you will acquire the skills to offer your clients a drug-free, natural way of treating digestive disorders. You will be able to offer it as a stand alone treatment or include it in your regular massage treatment.

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

Duration:  3 hours

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 3 cpd points

Massage in pregnancy, as at any other time, is a wonderful tool to help relax and revive the mind, body and spirit.

Through the 40 weeks the baby is growing in the womb a woman’s body has a great deal to do and undergoes many changes, both hormonal and physical. These changes can cause a variety of problems, ranging from morning sickness to swollen ankles, feet and fingers.

It is also a time when an expectant mother can experience strong emotional feelings. Throughout pregnancy babies are very aware of the environment outside the womb and the emotional state of the mother. As well as helping to relieve many of the common minor ailments associated with pregnancy, massage can help the mother, and therefore the baby; remain in a balanced and healthy state physically, mentally and spiritually.

This course will give you the knowledge and confidence to work with this client group. You will develop a good understanding of the anatomy of pregnancy and the changes occurring. As a result of this knowledge you can then adapt your massage accordingly.

Course Details

This course is a two day attendance course supported by an online module. The on line section will be completed as a pre-read then reviewed in class

Anatomy and Physiology Review: – This on line module will guide you through the changes that occur to our clients’ body during pregnancy.
In the on-line module we will be reviewing

• The structure and function of the relevant anatomical systems. : Skin : Endocrine : Digestive : Muscular : Skeletal : Circulation : Reproductive
• How pregnancy brings about change to each system
• The stages of pregnancy
• Foetal development
• Common conditions during pregnancy

As soon as you have booked onto the course you will be given your log-in details for the on-line module. Once completed there is a self-assessment section for you to complete at the end of the module. It is a requirement to study and on-line anatomy and physiology section and pass the test prior to attending the practical weekend. This will equip you to fully benefit from the practical weekend.

Practical Days:- The attended course will be fully dedicated to the practical aspects of pregnancy massage.
We will cover the following:

• Contraindications to complementary treatment during pregnancy
• Complications/problems during pregnancy
• Benefits and contraindications – general and specific to pregnancy
• Special considerations for massage throughout the three trimesters
• Positioning of client and adapting the massage to suit the client
• Massage techniques for partners during labour

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The course will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback. Where possible pregnant ladies may also be present for you to practice on.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

Taking Your Massage to the next level

Fascia, the soft tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in supporting the body. By learning to intelligently manipulate it, a bodyworker or therapist can help clients with many chronic conditions, providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing ongoing aches and pains.

What is AFR?

‘Active Fascial Release’ has been developed and pioneered by James Earls, a specialist structural integration practitioner and Anatomy Trains teacher. It blends his in-depth understanding of myofascial continuities and functional movement principles with hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue to create a variety of therapeutic effects.

What makes ‘Active Fascial Release’ (AFR) special?

• AFR is a new and exciting approach to bodywork

• AFR techniques are versatile and effective and based on a blended understanding of functional and myofascial anatomy.
• Active Fascial Release offers a functional and four-dimensional understanding of the body – an essential aspect of modern manual therapy.
• AFR breaks the ties to and removes the limitations of the treatment table, by bringing the client upright in gravity and into movement.

Course Details

This exclusive course is designed for any qualified, motivated and dedicated therapist who really wants to expand their understanding of the human body and the applications of manual therapy.

Integrating 26 years of bodywork experience, working with many industry leaders, James Earls will take you step-by-step through a process that accelerates your ability to see form and function in your clients. It will change the way you see and understand the body and will completely transform the way you work as a massage therapist- with more ease, greater accuracy and improved results.

Blending a range of touch and assessment techniques you will journey through the body over a period of 10 months and attain a comprehensive grasp of anatomy, tissue types and how to treat structural and functional deficits in your clients.

Course Content:

• Module 1 – Introduction – touch & postural/ movement analysis
• Module 2 – Lower Limb 1
• Module 3 – Lower Limb 2
• Module 4 – Trunk
• Module 5 – Spine
• Module 6 – Arms
• Module 7 – Neck and Review
• Module 8 – Review and Assessment

What makes this course so special?

• First and fore-most it is unique. There is nothing else like it available in the UK and it will be offered exclusively at MSCM in 2019.
• James usually works with very large groups. However, we are very fortunate as this course will be restricted to a maximum of 16 enabling James to work with each and every attendee.
• This is so much more than a course – it is a mentorship programme. Students will receive extensive support material on-line as well as access to James for the duration of the course
• In addition to the in-class tuition each student will receive two private tutorials in person with James – either via Skype or 1-2-1 depending on your geography. This will greatly enhance the learning experience.
• A private Facebook group will be set up for on-going regular group contact and discussions
• Each student will receive full support materials – all the required textbooks, on-line material and two private tutorials
• There is no formal examination at the end of the course and therefore no extra exam fees. You will be assessed as part of a continual process. You will not be required to submit a portfolio of case studies. There will however be homework and research assignments. The training will require you to work, but it will be fun, it will be fully supported and it will be effective.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy. This course/mentorship programme is designed for motivated, dedicated therapists who want to accelerate their career by receiving a distillation of 26 years of experience in just a few months.

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies – 30 cpd points

More Information

Course fees include:

• 16 days classroom tuition
• 2 private one-to-one tutorials in person with James Earls
• A full set of course materials:
  • Text book – ‘Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more’ by Andrew Biel
  • Text book – ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance’ by James Earls and Thomas Myers
  • Text book – ‘Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement’ by James Earls
  • Text book – ‘Fascia: What it is and why it matters’ by David Lesondak
  • Wax
  • Notebook/Folder & Pen

• • Dropbox facility with access to:
    • video content – showing demos of technique and assessments
    • research papers as appropriate to the class
    • guided homework/research questions resource
  • Private group Facebook page for regular updates and discussion forum
  • Upon the successful completion of the course you will receive an MSCM – James Earls Diploma in Advanced Bodywork

James Earls

We are so fortunate and excited to be hosting the brilliant James Earls here at MSCM. James is an acclaimed author, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.

Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field, including Thomas Myers, developer of the Anatomy Trains concept. James and Tom founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration training throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.

James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK. He is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists, and is in demand from the Sports Medicine departments of Premiership Football and Premier League Rugby teams. He is also the founder and Director of Ultimate Massage Solutions, one of the UK’s most prestigious providers of professional literature and workshops in the bodywork field.

James has collaborated with some of the top researchers in bodywork and fascial theory including Art Riggs and Robert Schleip. He is currently studying for an MSc in Human Anatomy and Evolution and after three years of research, recently authored the well-received ‘Born to Walk’ book a blend of comparative and functional anatomy an introduction to the interconnected mechanics of the body for therapists who wish to understand gait more deeply. 

Hot Stone Massage has been practiced in other parts of the world for over 2000 years and is now taking the UK by storm. It is a wonderful deep massage technique which is becoming increasingly popular due to its amazing beneficial effects. More and more therapists are adding it to their menu of individual services. The idea of `melting your cares away` captures the imagination of therapists and clients alike.

Using special iron-rich basalt volcanic stones, which are pre-heated in water to a safe but effective temperature, this therapy works on three levels. During the treatment, the client is engulfed in warmth and comfort, allowing you to work deeper with no extra effort and no danger of unnecessary injury to your own hands, wrists, fingers or thumbs. The energies from the stones promote a meditative and calm state, helping to relax to the deepest state possible and clients feel the warm nurturing and healing effects long after the treatment is over.

This incredible therapy can turn your massage business around. You can charge up to 50-100% more than for your regular treatments and you will find it adds an exciting new dimension to your practice. Adding the element of stones will enable you to create exciting new strokes, which feel totally different to anything the client may have experienced before. It is so popular with clients that many who have tried it never go back to traditional massage!

Course Details

The workshop will cover the following:

• History of hot stone massage
• Benefits to client and therapist
• Effects
• Care and cleansing of the stones and heater
• Techniques to avoid
• Preparation of the client
• Preparing the heater unit
• Health and safety
• Contra-indications
• Treatment procedure
• Treatment routine
• Additional treatments
• After-care advice
• Home care advice

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

Duration:  1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

The workshop will be largely practical in content and students will be required to wear appropriate workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each under supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback. Hot stone sets and heaters will be provided for your use during the practical sessions and you will receive a comprehensive set of notes.

Ever wonder what can be done to help headaches, neck stiffness, carpal tunnel type symptoms, tennis elbow, bursitis, frozen shoulder, back pain, low back stiffness, sciatica, shin splints?

Learn the skills to find and treat trigger points and you will be able to offer your clients immediate relief.

Trigger points are accumulations of waste products around a nerve receptor and they can occur in any muscle or within any aspect of connective tissue. Often they feel like nodules or taut bands of fibres within the soft tissues.

Trigger points can present themselves as referred patterns of sensation such as sharp pain, dull ache, tingling, pins and needles, hot or cold, as well as symptoms such as nausea, ear ache, equilibrium disturbance, or blurred vision. They can be latent or active. An active trigger point is a very painful and tender area with a referred pain pattern. A latent trigger point is only tender when palpated.

A technique that goes hand in hand with trigger point work is original European Neuromuscular Technique. This is gentle massage technique that targets soft tissue changes without causing patient discomfort. Learn about a different approach to massage treatment that utilises the neuro-muscular response (especially origins and insertions) to bring about desired changes. The aim of NMT is to restore structural and functional integrity to the musculo-skeletal component of the body. This technique will extend your ‘repertoire’ and make your treatments more effective.

A useful diagnostic and treatment tool, which is simple in its application, yet has enormous potential. NMT is time-saving, energy-saving. It is very effective in locating trigger points and changes in soft tissue

Trigger point therapy is not a miracle cure for chronic pain….but it is close! Trigger point therapy is usually used in combination with Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and other forms of bodywork. Many massage therapists have a wealth of hands-on experience of muscle tissue, but know surprisingly little about myofascial pain syndrome. Don’t be one of them!!

Those massage therapists who have become skilled at assessing and managing myofascial trigger points frequently see clients who have been referred to them by other practitioners. This is a wonderful addition to your toolbox as a massage therapist.

Course Details

The workshop will cover the following:

• Trigger points and tender points defined
  • What are trigger points?
  • Why do they occur?
  • What are their effects?
  • How are they identified?
  • What do they feel like to palpate?
• Patterns of myofascial pain
• Common sites of trigger points
• How to locate them
• How to de-activate them
  • How are they treated?
  • Treatment tools for manual therapy
  • Variations in technique
• Contra-indications

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

Indian Head Massage is as pleasurable to give as it is to receive. This ancient art is calming, revitalizing, uplifting and incredibly rewarding. With a few basic strokes, you can relax and soothe or invigorate and stimulate. Much of the joy lies in its simplicity, effectiveness and accessibility – no equipment is needed and it takes less than half-hour to complete. The beauty of this treatment is that it can be performed anywhere, anytime so is ideal for the stressed-out corporate employee. This highly effective therapy offer the maximum benefit with the minimum, of preparation, as the use of oil is not essential and the client remains clothed.

Course Details

The course consists of 2 days in-house which will enable you to become proficient in Indian Head Massage

• Introduction to the history of Indian Head Massage
• Benefits of Indian Head Massage
• Contra-indications
• Consultation and client care
• Treatment reaction and after care advice
• Professional ethics
• Revision of specific anatomy & physiology of shoulders: neck: scalp : face
• Massage techniques for shoulder: neck: scalp: face: back & arms
• Hygiene/sterilization
• Basic first aid

The course is divided between theoretical learning and practical application.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessions you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

Baby massage is a loving, nurturing touch. Some of the most intimate and deeply communicative moments between a parent and their baby are often spent in utter silence as they stroke a back, smooth a belly or run a finger under the arch of a tender baby foot. There is no substitute for a parent’s loving touch. Through touch, babies first learn the comfort and security of loving and of being loved.

Baby massage has a wide range of both psychological and physiological benefits. Numerous studies have found that baby massage not only helps develop the natural parent-child bond but it also plays a significant role in promoting the healthy growth and development of infants. It is also a useful tool for everyday situations – it can relieve a host of childhood complaints from colic to constipation – and essential for enhancement of the infant’s wellbeing.

An ancient tradition and still a ‘must’ in many cultures baby massage had not been practiced widely in the West until the 1980’s. Even today European parents often lack confidence to carry out even the simplest of massages.

As a Certified Baby Massage Instructor you will be able to introduce parents and carers to the joy of baby massage and lead them step by step through the suitable ‘routine’. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to run both groups and one-to-one sessions enabling parents or carers to massage their baby confidently and safely.

By introducing this practice into your portfolio you will rapidly open up new areas of business, this will result in a new group of clients, many of whom will come to you for other treatments. Your business will soon grow.

Course Details

This course involves both practical and theoretical work in the following areas.

~ ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE PARENT/CARER AND INFANT

•  Effective communication and consultation skills
•  Full assessment of relevant physical and emotional background
•  Clients’ expectation and goals
•  Accommodating clients with special needs e.g. partially sighted/blind
•  Parents’ right to choose

~ MASSAGE TECHNIQUES FOR INFANTS

• Origins of baby massage
• Baby communication – cues and reflexes
• Benefits of baby massage – for the parents and the baby
• Contraindications
• Conditions requiring adaptation of the massage routine or timing
• Setting up for baby massage – safe environment
• Baby positioning
• Baby massage techniques
• Physical and psychological effects of baby massage movements
•  Baby massage mediums

~ TEACHING SKILLS

• Presentation vs. teaching
• Communication and teaching skills
• Lesson planning
• One-to-one and group facilitation

~ BUSINESS SKILLS

• Marketing – identifying client base
• Selecting a suitable venue
• Pricing
• Insurance

Assessment

In order to qualify in the above certificate you will be required to:

• Demonstrate the ability to run a Baby Massage Workshop during day 2
• Deliver a 10-15-minutes Microteach session during day 2
• Complete and write up a Baby Massage Workshop following the course

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Competence for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

Exam Fees:  – £50.00 (+VAT)

Payable prior to course commencement.

Includes:
~ Practical assessment
~ Marking of workshop write-up
~ Issue of certificate

One thing is certain about life and that is that as we grow physically older we develop certain conditions that may affect our mind and body. These ailments, in turn, can also affect the ways in which we view our futures and sense of well-being. Massage therapy is particularly valuable for the problems associated with growing older.

The benefits of massage encompass conditions that may arise with age, such as muscular stiffness, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and respiratory problems such as asthma and emphysema.

Massage encourages circulation, decreases muscular stiffness, and helps to decrease inflammation that may rest in the joints. Careful massage can help provide the elderly with symptomatic relief and enable seniors to extend the vitality in their lives.

Working with the elderly can be a wonderful experience for both client and therapist alike. For many elderly people it may be the only human touch they experience.

Course Details

The objectives behind this masterclass are to:

• Explore and understand the ageing process and its implications:
  • Mentally
  • Physically
• Common ailments affecting the elderly
• Special handling of the elderly
• Improving well-being
• Practical massage techniques for the elderly & infirmed
• Adapting techniques for clients with restricted movement
• Safety considerations

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration:  3 hours

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 3 cpd points

Soft Tissue Release (STR) – the combination of movement and manipulation – is a wonderful technique that produces safe and effective results very quickly in a wide variety of treatment situations.

This technique will extend your ‘repertoire’ and make your treatments more effective! The technique is administered simply by applying and maintaining a pressure, or `locking` into the relevant tissues whilst simultaneously stretching away aligning fibres.

Soft Tissue Release is a method of lengthening muscles and as such may help to overcome overall muscle imbalances. It is adaptable and can be incorporated into any basic massage routine PLUS it can be used through clothing and are therefore ideally suited to complement on-site work, such as Indian Head Massage.

Course Details

Those students who have attended the Effective Stretching workshop will have been introduced to this technique as one of many ways to stretch muscles. Today however, we focus on how to incorporate soft tissue release into a routine. You will learn how to apply STR through clothing and through towels, improving your palpation skills and will enjoy combining deep STR with oil massage.

The workshop will cover the following:

• Soft tissue release (STR)
• What it is: how it works: when to use it
• Benefits and application of:
• Passive: active: weight-bearing techniques
• Some specific releases for upper and lower body
• Some quick ‘fixes’ through clothing and self-treatments
• Safety notes & contra-indications

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners qualified in Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports Massage and/or Sports Therapy.

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration:3 hours

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 3 cpd points

This course is focused on you as the therapist learning the hands free techniques combined with good posture to make your massage effortless. It also covers basic principles that will enable you to work safely without using hands– looking after your own body and working with sensitivity. It has been designed to help you to save your fingers, thumbs and wrists (the most common areas of strain for practitioners) while applying firm pressure. This course focuses on forearm and elbow techniques which can be blended into a ‘normal’ oil massage with the client on the usual height massage table, and with the client either seated in an ordinary chair or a portable massage chair. The techniques can be used as a standalone treatment or combined into your existing routine. From oil effleurage to working deeper into the clients trigger points the hands free techniques using forearms, upper arms and elbows taught are simple to learn but effective to use.

Hands-free massage can help relax or rejuvenate, release tense muscles, increase blood circulation and improve detoxification. Using the soft, inner part of the forearms enables you to spread the pressure over a much wider area than is possible with traditional massage techniques. Muscle fibres can be worked smoothly and easily, helping to ease away any tension, adhesions and knots. It delivers a treatment that will make your clients feel that their tensions have been ‘ironed’. Their muscles will feel less tense and muscular dysfunction to deliver a therapeutic, deep but relaxing massage.

The aim is to expand your repertoire and freshen your approach, to help you be more effective when applying pressure while saving your hands, thereby helping you to maintain your career.

Course Details

The course is mainly practical and includes:

• Conditions of the hands and arms such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), causes and prevention
• Hand, arm and wrist warm up exercises and self-protection exercises
• Introduction to concept of hands free massage
• Benefits and effects of the treatment
• A range of forearm and elbow techniques that can substitute for and extend ‘classic’ massage techniques for varied pressures
• How and where to best use them
• How to feel with these massage ‘tools’
• How to use them skilfully and sensitively, including ways of moderating the pressure that you are applying
• How to adapt them to different client builds, tensions and responses
• How to blend them effortlessly into your preferred massage routine
• How to monitor and adapt to the client’s responses
• How to support this with good body use, rather than working too hard with your arms and shoulders

You will learn to effectively and confidently use the forearms and elbow to work on clients at a deeper muscular level using:

• the forearm – for powerful stretches and mobilisations.
• the inner forearm – for applying widespread general pressure and for firm sweeping strokes, especially on the back and legs, ranging from medium to firm pressure.
• the ulna forearm and the bony areas around the elbow for applying focused pressure
• the precision elbow tools – for very specific work on ‘knots’/points of tension and pressure point techniques
• the whole forearm for mobilising parts of the body and for applying stretches
• the body weight and stretches to maintain or add pressure
• the non-massaging hand for support, precision and palpation.

Please Note: These are strong, powerful tools, which can deliver harm and bruising pressure to clients if they are used without care. Therefore, using them skilfully and learning how to adapt each technique to a range of builds, tolerances and reactions is a core part of our training.

Who Can Attend?

You must be a qualified Massage therapist, Aromatherapist or Manual therapist (Level 3 or above) to attend this course.
This course is especially useful for those therapists whose hands are not as agile as they once were or who have developed strain from over-use and for busy therapists looking to prevent injury and offer a wider range of techniques.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration:  1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

Deep tissue massage does what it says “on the tin” –

• It involves massage technique that works on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
• It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
• Using deep muscle compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage is to unstick the fibres of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held tension points.
• Specific hand positions and strokes are used to respond to various tissues while breath and movement techniques are employed to release muscular congestion.
• It helps to loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly.
• It is both corrective and therapeutic.
• Deep Tissue Massage teaches the muscular and connective structures to let go, move on, and recalculate its position within the body. Deep Tissue work can relieve pain, promote healing, and realign the body.
• It is beneficial for many physical problems, including sports injuries and chronic pain.
• Because it works very deeply, emotional issues can also be addressed, when these have been stored in the body.

One of the defining differences between deep tissue and regular massage is the use of other parts of the body. A standard massage usually only involves the hands and lower arms of the therapist. During a deep tissue massage, however, the therapist will use forearms, elbows, hand joints and fingers for deep, penetrating work in the muscle, using intense movements to weaken the adhesions in inner tissues.

It is estimated that one in four people suffers from some form of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The areas most commonly affected are the upper and lower back, neck, and upper and lower extremities. Contributing factors include work injury, personal injury, accidents, sports and aging.

Deep tissue massage techniques can greatly benefit sufferers of chronic pain and injury. However, there is a general misunderstanding of the concept of deep tissue massage. Deep tissue does not mean working harder or stronger, the therapist simply works deeper and slower by sinking through superficial layers into the deeper structures using compression and lengthening techniques.

Deep tissue massage can harm both the client and the therapist if not performed appropriately.

Course Details

Join us for this practical one-day workshop, and we will introduce you to the safe and appropriate use of a number of deep tissue techniques. A simple, down-to-earth introduction to a world beyond basic massage!

During the workshop we will cover :

o Deep tissue techniques – the truth!

o How deep is deep?

o We will explore such techniques as:

– Pre-treatment palpation

– Simple assessment skills

– Broad contact compression

– Forearm use/Finger and thumb frictions/Heel of hand work

– Petrissage application and technique

– Caresse du poing (closed hand effleurage)

– Alternative positioning of clients for deeper work

o How these techniques can enhance your treatments

o Contra-indications to deep tissue techniques

o Safety considerations – for client & therapist

This will be a fun packed day with lots of sharing and learning taking place. The day will be very interactive. As a result of this workshop you will leave feeling confident in the application of all the moves and techniques shown and raring to get going with your clients. It will also give you the opportunity to discover if Deep Tissue work is for you, prior to studying it in more depth.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

Thai Foot Massage is the ultimate therapeutic treat for the legs and feet. Who has not indulged in a foot massage while on holiday in Thailand..?! 😉

This traditional & effective massage is excellent for relieving stress and also promotes relaxation. With many benefits it is also great for general well being. A gentle & highly effective treatment, this relaxing massage has been practised in Thailand for over 3000 years!

It is an integral part of traditional Thai massage and incorporates some elements of Shiatsu as well as Reflexology and traditional Chinese massage. It is said to stimulate the activity of internal organs and thus is hugely beneficial for optimum internal health. It is still taught by Buddhist monks in the temples of Thailand.

Course Details

This one-day course is designed to equip you with new, exciting skills and enable you to offer the Thai Foot Massage treatment as a stand alone therapy or in conjunction with any other massage treatments such as reflexology, massage, hot stone massage or aromatherapy.

The massage is based upon the traditional Thai Foot Massage techniques and incorporates:

• History and development of Thai Foot Massage
• Benefits of Thai Foot Massage
• Contraindications to Thai Foot Massage
• Specific Massage Techniques
• Thai Foot Massage routine
• Possible side effects and home care advice
• Thai Foot Massage and Hygiene

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy or Reflexology.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

Taking Your Massage to the next level

Fascia, the soft tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in supporting the body. By learning to intelligently manipulate it, a bodyworker or therapist can help clients with many chronic conditions, providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing ongoing aches and pains.

What is AFR?

‘Active Fascial Release’ has been developed and pioneered by James Earls, a specialist structural integration practitioner and Anatomy Trains teacher. It blends his in-depth understanding of myofascial continuities and functional movement principles with hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue to create a variety of therapeutic effects.

What makes ‘Active Fascial Release’ (AFR) special?

• AFR is a new and exciting approach to bodywork

• AFR techniques are versatile and effective and based on a blended understanding of functional and myofascial anatomy.
• Active Fascial Release offers a functional and four-dimensional understanding of the body – an essential aspect of modern manual therapy.
• AFR breaks the ties to and removes the limitations of the treatment table, by bringing the client upright in gravity and into movement.

Course Details

This exclusive course is designed for any qualified, motivated and dedicated therapist who really wants to expand their understanding of the human body and the applications of manual therapy.

Integrating 26 years of bodywork experience, working with many industry leaders, James Earls will take you step-by-step through a process that accelerates your ability to see form and function in your clients. It will change the way you see and understand the body and will completely transform the way you work as a massage therapist- with more ease, greater accuracy and improved results.

Blending a range of touch and assessment techniques you will journey through the body over a period of 10 months and attain a comprehensive grasp of anatomy, tissue types and how to treat structural and functional deficits in your clients.

Course Content:

• Module 1 – Introduction – touch & postural/ movement analysis
• Module 2 – Lower Limb 1
• Module 3 – Lower Limb 2
• Module 4 – Trunk
• Module 5 – Spine
• Module 6 – Arms
• Module 7 – Neck and Review
• Module 8 – Review and Assessment

What makes this course so special?

• First and fore-most it is unique. There is nothing else like it available in the UK and it will be offered exclusively at MSCM in 2019.
• James usually works with very large groups. However, we are very fortunate as this course will be restricted to a maximum of 16 enabling James to work with each and every attendee.
• This is so much more than a course – it is a mentorship programme. Students will receive extensive support material on-line as well as access to James for the duration of the course
• In addition to the in-class tuition each student will receive two private tutorials in person with James – either via Skype or 1-2-1 depending on your geography. This will greatly enhance the learning experience.
• A private Facebook group will be set up for on-going regular group contact and discussions
• Each student will receive full support materials – all the required textbooks, on-line material and two private tutorials
• There is no formal examination at the end of the course and therefore no extra exam fees. You will be assessed as part of a continual process. You will not be required to submit a portfolio of case studies. There will however be homework and research assignments. The training will require you to work, but it will be fun, it will be fully supported and it will be effective.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy. This course/mentorship programme is designed for motivated, dedicated therapists who want to accelerate their career by receiving a distillation of 26 years of experience in just a few months.

Qualification Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies – 30 cpd points

More Information

Course fees include:

• 16 days classroom tuition
• 2 private one-to-one tutorials in person with James Earls
• A full set of course materials:
  • Text book – ‘Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more’ by Andrew Biel
  • Text book – ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance’ by James Earls and Thomas Myers
  • Text book – ‘Born to Walk: Myofascial Efficiency and the Body in Movement’ by James Earls
  • Text book – ‘Fascia: What it is and why it matters’ by David Lesondak
  • Wax
  • Notebook/Folder & Pen

• • Dropbox facility with access to:
    • video content – showing demos of technique and assessments
    • research papers as appropriate to the class
    • guided homework/research questions resource
  • Private group Facebook page for regular updates and discussion forum
  • Upon the successful completion of the course you will receive an MSCM – James Earls Diploma in Advanced Bodywork

James Earls

We are so fortunate and excited to be hosting the brilliant James Earls here at MSCM. James is an acclaimed author, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration.

Increasing the understanding and practice of manual therapy has been a passion of James’ since he first started practicing bodywork over 20 years ago. Throughout his career James has travelled widely to learn from the best educators in his field, including Thomas Myers, developer of the Anatomy Trains concept. James and Tom founded Kinesis UK, which co-ordinates Anatomy Trains and Kinesis Myofascial Integration training throughout Europe, and together they authored ‘Fascial Release for Structural Balance,’ the definitive guide to the assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns.

James teaches a range of courses across the UK and Europe as the Director of Kinesis UK. He is a regular lecturer at conferences and workshops around the world. Renowned for his relaxed and humorous style, James is a popular presenter whose subject is applicable for a wide-ranging audience that includes osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists and movement therapists, and is in demand from the Sports Medicine departments of Premiership Football and Premier League Rugby teams. He is also the founder and Director of Ultimate Massage Solutions, one of the UK’s most prestigious providers of professional literature and workshops in the bodywork field.

James has collaborated with some of the top researchers in bodywork and fascial theory including Art Riggs and Robert Schleip. He is currently studying for an MSc in Human Anatomy and Evolution and after three years of research, recently authored the well-received ‘Born to Walk’ book a blend of comparative and functional anatomy an introduction to the interconnected mechanics of the body for therapists who wish to understand gait more deeply. 

Baby massage is a loving, nurturing touch. Some of the most intimate and deeply communicative moments between a parent and their baby are often spent in utter silence as they stroke a back, smooth a belly or run a finger under the arch of a tender baby foot. There is no substitute for a parent’s loving touch. Through touch, babies first learn the comfort and security of loving and of being loved.

Baby massage has a wide range of both psychological and physiological benefits. Numerous studies have found that baby massage not only helps develop the natural parent-child bond but it also plays a significant role in promoting the healthy growth and development of infants. It is also a useful tool for everyday situations – it can relieve a host of childhood complaints from colic to constipation – and essential for enhancement of the infant’s wellbeing.

An ancient tradition and still a ‘must’ in many cultures baby massage had not been practiced widely in the West until the 1980’s. Even today European parents often lack confidence to carry out even the simplest of massages.

As a Certified Baby Massage Instructor you will be able to introduce parents and carers to the joy of baby massage and lead them step by step through the suitable ‘routine’. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to run both groups and one-to-one sessions enabling parents or carers to massage their baby confidently and safely.

By introducing this practice into your portfolio you will rapidly open up new areas of business, this will result in a new group of clients, many of whom will come to you for other treatments. Your business will soon grow.

Course Details

This course involves both practical and theoretical work in the following areas.

~ ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE PARENT/CARER AND INFANT

•  Effective communication and consultation skills
•  Full assessment of relevant physical and emotional background
•  Clients’ expectation and goals
•  Accommodating clients with special needs e.g. partially sighted/blind
•  Parents’ right to choose

~ MASSAGE TECHNIQUES FOR INFANTS

• Origins of baby massage
• Baby communication – cues and reflexes
• Benefits of baby massage – for the parents and the baby
• Contraindications
• Conditions requiring adaptation of the massage routine or timing
• Setting up for baby massage – safe environment
• Baby positioning
• Baby massage techniques
• Physical and psychological effects of baby massage movements
•  Baby massage mediums

~ TEACHING SKILLS

• Presentation vs. teaching
• Communication and teaching skills
• Lesson planning
• One-to-one and group facilitation

~ BUSINESS SKILLS

• Marketing – identifying client base
• Selecting a suitable venue
• Pricing
• Insurance

Assessment

In order to qualify in the above certificate you will be required to:

• Demonstrate the ability to run a Baby Massage Workshop during day 2
• Deliver a 10-15-minutes Microteach session during day 2
• Complete and write up a Baby Massage Workshop following the course

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course.

Duration: 2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Competence for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

Exam Fees:  – £50.00 (+VAT)

Payable prior to course commencement.

Includes:
~ Practical assessment
~ Marking of workshop write-up
~ Issue of certificate

Is it sometime since you qualified in Holistic Massage?

Are you feeling that you have forgotten what to do?

Have you lost your confidence in massage application?

Would you like to start earning extra money using your massage skills?

If you have answered yes to these questions then we have the course for you.

Come and join us for a 2 day workshop that will get you back to massaging with confidence.

Why bother?  Once you have attended this workshop you will feel that you can start treating clients again. Enable yourself to put to use all those skills you worked hard to learn. Don’t let them go to waste. There are so many people who could benefit from the treatments you could offer them and from a purely financial perspective think how you could enhance your earning potential: most massages will cost anything from £35 – £45 per hour. At this current time your massage is a good skill to be using. Furthermore, good massage skills enable you to progress to other therapies such as Aromatherapy.

Course Details:

Each course is different. Over the 2 days we will go back to basics and work with what the group need, typically:-

• A review of Classic Swedish Massage strokes: Effleurage – Petrissage – Frictions – Vibrations
• How to adapt application of massage to suit your client
• Simple facial massage techniques
• Sorting out your posture and correcting bad habits to help you work more comfortably and effectively
• How to set up working area and couch
• Consultation process
• Benefits of massage
• Contra-indications
• Client Care and Towel Management
• Hygiene

It doesn`t matter where or when you did your original training – come and join us for this hands-on interactive course in a safe and friendly environment and remind yourself why you did massage in the first place.

Who Can Attend?

For insurance reasons, this course is only open to Qualified Massage Therapists.

This workshop is aimed at:

• Therapists who have not used their skills for a while
• Massage Therapists who may lack confidence with certain skills, techniques and procedures
• Professional therapists who want to brush up on their existing qualifications
• Therapists who have recently qualified

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

Duration:  2 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 10 cpd points

The course will be largely practical in content and students will be required to wear appropriate workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessions you will practise on each under supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback. Small group assured enabling more personal attention from the tutor.

Most massage therapists are totally unaware of the incredible benefits of effective stretching. Armed with the knowledge of a variety of stretching techniques and an understanding of the difference between effective and ineffective stretching, you will be able to incorporate stretching methods into your treatment as well as devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients to do between massage treatments.

Muscle Energy Technique is a gentle, non-invasive form of Neuromuscular Therapy designed to restore optimal function to joints whose normal range of motion has been compromised by shortening and/or spasm of the musculature surrounding those joints. Assessment consists of the winning combination of precise application of active isometric and isotonic contractions and muscle balancing.

Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) are effective manipulative treatments in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce.

The MET isometric and isotonic techniques are used to:
Strengthen weak muscles
Release hyper-tonicity
Stretch tight muscles and fascia
Improve musculoskeletal function
Mobilise joints in which movement is restricted
Improve local circulation

Muscle Energy Technique is also used as a diagnostic tool to identify restrictions in the articular range of motion and correct these restrictions. When a joint has restricted movement or joint stiffness, no amount of massage will correct this problem until these restrictions are first addressed and removed. Muscle Energy Technique helps to restore the full range of movement to frozen joints and aids in the strengthening of the associated muscles.
Muscle Energy Technique can be used to treat most joints in the body, including the inter-vertebral joints, in a safe and effective manner. Many athletes use MET as a preventative measure to guard against future muscle and joint injury. However, its mainly used by individuals who have a limited range of motion due to back, neck and shoulder pain, scoliosis, sciatica, unsymmetrical legs, hips or arms (for example when one is longer or higher then the other), or to treat chronic muscle pain, stiffness or injury.

Why learn Muscle Energy Technique?

• Increase your effectiveness
  These techniques will extend your ‘repertoire’ and make your treatments more effective! They are adaptable and can be incorporated into any basic massage routine PLUS they can be used through clothing and are therefore ideally suited to complement on-site work, such as Indian Head Massage. Your goals may be to relieve pain or simply help your client relax. You may want to improve your client`s sports performance. Whatever your focus or current preferred treatment, Muscle Energy Technique can greatly improve your effectiveness.
• Stay Current within the Field of Bodywork
  The concept of having the “right tool for the job” applies here. If your practice already includes working with structural problems, Muscle Energy Technique will be an indispensable addition to your current skills. If you want to add concrete structural work to your practice, this is a great place to start!
• Reduce Your Physical Effort
  Furthermore, often the bodies of experienced therapists start to “feel it?” Muscle Energy Technique can greatly reduce the physical effort you require to bring about changes in your client. This is because clients use their own muscle power to make changes – not just yours!
• Reduce Referrals Out
  Doubtless you would like to keep clients in your practice for as much of the hands-on work as may be required. With Muscle Energy Technique you have an additional skill to effect changes in joint mobility. You may not have to refer out as often to other practitioners such as osteopaths or chiropractors.

Course Details

The workshop will cover the following:

• Understand the difference between active and passive stretching
• Demonstrate active stretches for all major muscle groups of the body
• Carry out passive stretches on all major muscle groups of the body
• Explain the procedure for developmental stretching
• Muscle energy techniques– What are they/How they work/When to use them
• Types of muscle contractions
• Stretch reflexes
• Joint mobility
• Range of movement assessment and ‘bind’ sensitivity
• Review major pairs of reciprocally antagonistic muscles to help identify restrictions in range of movement
• Incorporate a variety of stretching methods into your treatments
• Devise safe and appropriate stretching programmes for your clients

Join us for this really rewarding and hands on workshop. You will find out how easy it is to use these techniques, integrating them into your practice immediately, with observable results. You will also find your treatments to be more effective and longer lasting with the combination of MET and massage. Why settle for being an ‘average’ massage therapist? With skills such as these, the clients will be better served and your reputation as an advanced practitioner will go before you!

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

Crystals have been used as massage tools for centuries. Alongside the physical benefit of massage, using crystals brings an added dimension – bringing the vibrational energy of the body into balance and working on an emotional level. Crystal massage can be a really beautiful and uplifting experience.

Crystals can be used directly on the body in massage and a variety of shapes used – flat palm stones, rounded spheres, gently pointed wand shapes. In addition to this, crystals can be laid on the client’s body, on the couch, around the couch or simply held by the client.

Crystals are chosen to suit the client’s need – both physically and emotionally and each massage will be different.

Gives your hands a rest! Crystals are an extension of our hands and we do not want to replace the use of hands entirely. Using a crystal allows for a deeper yet gentle pressure.

Course Details

What we will cover

• Brief introduction to crystals – what are they?
• Introduction to vibrational energy
• Selection of shapes to use in massage
• A selection of crystals – how was where to use them
• Properties of the selected crystals
• Choosing crystals for physical and emotional issues
• Looking after your crystals
• Incorporating the chakras into your crystal massage
• Cleansing the crystals and your working space
• Preparing your working space
• Practical crystal massage for the back, legs, arms, abdomen and upper chest. Working with your hands and incorporating the use of crystals
• Adapting your massage routine to incorporate crystals and to bring in your intuitive sense
• Suggestions for clients to use crystals at home
• Contraindications

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

The Massage Foundation Course will teach you to apply all the basic massage techniques safely and effectively to all the main areas of the body. It is an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of massage including posture, towel management, positioning, hygiene and hand techniques. By working in pairs, giving and receiving a treatment in each session, you will learn the correct techniques to use for each part of the body and at the end of four days you will be able to perform a full-body massage.

Course Details

During this practical massage therapy course you will learn the following:

• Palpatory techniques
• 6 classical massage movements
• Connecting and completing strokes
• A full body massage routine using oils
• Physiological & psychological effects of massage
• Contra-indications (restrictions and cautions) to massage
• Working with an awareness of pacing, fluidity, continuity and rhythm
• Sensitivity, adaptability and creativity in applying techniques
• Towel management and supports

This is not a professional qualification but it is offers the foundation skills necessary for entry onto the Aromatherapy course and on its own it enables you to treat friends and family on a recreational level.

Who Can Attend?

For those using this course as a stepping stone to another therapy – the entry requirement for this Massage Foundation course is the successful completion of the Anatomy & Physiology Course or previous relevant qualification in Anatomy & Physiology, Physiotherapy, Sports Science or Fitness and Personal Training. It does not give you a massage qualification but provides you with basic massage skills to progress to other diploma courses such as Aromatherapy, subject to necessary prior knowledge in your specialist field.

More Information

The course will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the practical sessiona you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Course fees include:

• All class tuition
• A comprehensive course manual
• A certificate of attendance

Duration: 4 days

This technique is an ancient Chinese application, Gua – scraping sha – red. Using a ‘tool’ the practitioner scrapes over the skin causing redness to appear in the area. By stimulating the vascular system, it is believed that any stagnation or build up can be removed which can result in relieving any ailment being treated and promoting recovery by stimulating the healing process. It can also be applied to enhance one’s immunity and to maintain good all-round health.

Course Details

During the workshop we will be introducing different tools including jade, buffalo horn and rose quartz to metal lid tops and spoons, these different items make it very easy to apply and we will look at the techniques needed for their application. It is a very good technique to give to your client for after care/home care.

We will also be looking at correct application for some common conditions e.g.
• Carpal Tunnel
• Tennis/Golfers elbow
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder joint pain
• Knee Pain
• Headaches
• General wellbeing routine

Please Note: These are strong, powerful tools, which can deliver harm and bruising pressure to clients if they are used without care. Therefore, using them skillfully and learning how to adapt each technique to a range of builds, tolerances and reactions is a core part of our training.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

This technique is an ancient Chinese application, Gua – scraping sha – red. Using a ‘tool’ the practitioner scrapes over the skin causing redness to appear in the area. By stimulating the vascular system, it is believed that any stagnation or build up can be removed which can result in relieving any ailment being treated and promoting recovery by stimulating the healing process. It can also be applied to enhance one’s immunity and to maintain good all-round health.

Course Details

During the workshop we will be introducing different tools including jade, buffalo horn and rose quartz to metal lid tops and spoons, these different items make it very easy to apply and we will look at the very gentle techniques needed for the application to the face and scalp.

We will also be looking at correct application for some common conditions e.g.

• Sinus congestion
• Headaches
• Skin problems
• Migraine
• TMJ
• Facial tension
• Dull skin
• Can improve puffiness
• Relaxing
• Soothing
• Works from the inside out brings a general improvement to appearance

Please Note: These are strong, powerful tools, which can deliver harm and bruising pressure to clients if they are used without care. Therefore, using them skilfully and learning how to adapt each technique to a range of builds, tolerances and reactions is a core part of our training.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

If you or a loved one is living with cancer you will know that it can be a powerful life changing experience. The diagnosis of cancer can bring a great deal of anxiety and fear to the cancer patient and their caregivers. Often the cancer patient`s whole world is turned upside down. Adapting to cope with the diagnosis, the treatment plan and any symptoms & side effects can be a huge mountain to climb physically, emotionally & practically.

Skilled touch is beneficial at nearly every stage of the cancer experience, during the diagnosis and prognosis stages, hospitalisation, the pre- or post-operative period, in the out-patient clinic, during chemotherapy and radiation, recovery at home, remission or cure and in the end stages of life.

The use of Complementary Therapies for clients suffering from Cancer is becoming more and more the norm than the exception. With current epidemiology suggesting that 1 in 3 people will experience cancer during their lifetime and the number of newly diagnosed cases in adults over the age of 50 doubling every decade, more and more therapists will work with clients who have, or have recovered from cancer.

To be a truly effective therapist we must have a clear understanding of Cancer, its causes, its effect on the individual and their close relatives and friends, the various treatments and drug therapies in use today, the side effects resulting from these treatments and how we as the therapist need to adapt our treatments for the client, and their nearest and dearest, to gain the greatest benefit from the treatment.

One of the most relaxing and enjoyable experiences for a person with cancer (or for any other human being, for that matter) is to receive gentle, compassionate, accepting touch from another person. Touch is fundamental. The goal of oncology massage is to enhance the patient’s natural healing abilities by providing a gentle, soothing supportive touch. Massage now plays a major role in palliative care (symptom relief) for cancer patients, and is used by many hospitals, hospices and self-help groups. Massage can also be used to help family, friends and carers.

This unique post graduate diploma training course, has been developed for massage therapists who have a special interest in working with people with cancer. It provides the information and experience to prepare you to work safely and confidently with clients who have a history of cancer or are currently in treatment for the disease.

The course is designed to give you a greater understanding of Cancer, its causes and common treatments used today. We then explore the use of Massage to treat the side-effects of the various treatments on offer and to improve the sufferer`s quality of life.

As a Complementary Practitioner, it is vital to be fully educated and trained before working on anyone who has cancer, particularly with the impending changes in standards and regulations within the industry.

Course Details

During the course you will cover the following:

Days One and Two

• Overview of cancer and the allopathic treatment
• Main causes of Cancer – Understanding how cancer spreads
• Cancer prevention – the role of complementary therapist
• Types of Cancer – Statistics and trends
• The basic physiology of cancer and metastasis
• Symptoms that may indicate potential cancer
• Conventional and alternative cancer tests
• Exploring the issues of massage and cancer
• Understanding the psychological aspects of living with a potentially fatal disease
• Conventional cancer treatments and their side-effects and controversies

Days Three and Four

• Benefits of massage for cancer and palliative care clients in the home, hospital and hospice
• Common Side effects of treatment and symptoms of disease and the use of massage:
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Exhaustion
  • Weakness in the limbs
  • Depression
  • Hair Loss
  • Radiation
  • Burns
  • Lymphoedema & Oedema
  • Scars and adhesions
  • GI Tract disorders
  • Constipation
• Adaptations necessary for people undergoing surgery, radiation
  or chemotherapy or who have a history of cancer
• How to adapt massage techniques for safe practice
• Client and practitioner positioning
• The role of touch and other complementary therapies in cancer care
• The dos and don’ts for therapists
• Helping care providers – family and friends
• What to use in massage – various carrier oils and other products
• Teaching family members to massage
• Seated exercise for cancer patients
• Cautions and contra-indications
• Guidelines for safe practice
• Consultation Procedure for people with a history of cancer

On this course you will learn to adapt massage therapy techniques to work safely and effectively with people diagnosed with cancer. This specialised practice requires you to pay close attention to the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of clients in all stages of cancer and cancer treatment, and allows a consistent standard of skill to be applied in whatever environment the person with experience of cancer chooses to receive their therapy.

Assessment

You will be required to sit a 75 minute exam usually on Day 3 of the course. In addition students will be required to submit a project on a particular aspect of Cancer. The project should be approx. 2000 words (minimum 1000) and be correctly referenced. Evidence of clinical experience is encouraged where possible for all attendees and distinction grades may only be awarded to those who have provided this. The deadline for completing all assessment requirements is 6 months from the completion of the course.

Qualification

This course is designed as an advanced diploma open to qualified Massage Therapists. A diploma certificate will be issued following completed course work and exams.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

Please note – Therapists who have completed the Oncology Reflexology Diploma will be exempt from the first weekend of this course and the course fees will be discounted accordingly ie £147.50 (+VAT) plus exam fee.

The second weekend of the course will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for this. During the practical sessions you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 4 days

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 20 cpd points

Exam Fees:  – £50.00 (+VAT) – Payable prior to course commencement.

Includes:
~ Exam registration
~ Practical assessment
~ Marking of theory exam
~ Marking of assignments
~ Marking of case studies
~ Issue of Diploma
~ Postage of diploma by Registered Post

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in the body`s ability to heal from injury and ward off disease. It is essential to the body`s drainage system for cleansing and filtering out toxins and bacteria.

As massage therapists we are working constantly on the lymphatic system but how many therapists truly understand the effects of our actions? By adapting our techniques and understanding the lymphatic system and lymphatic massage we are able to transform our treatments.

Lymphatic massage is a light delicate form of massage that stimulates the body’s lymphatic system, thus improving the metabolism, assisting the body to eliminate waste and toxins and providing a boost to the immune system.

Course Details

During this workshop we will develop an understanding of the

• History and development of lymphatic massage
• Review the anatomy of the lymphatic system
• Functions of the lymphatic system
• Massage techniques to boost the lymphatic system
• Benefits and effects
• Contra-indications

A useful and highly effective additional skill for any professional massage therapist who is serious about his/her work. Never underestimate the benefits of lymphatic massage.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration:  1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

The hip joint is one of the most vital joints of our body. It is a large weight bearing joint that attaches femur to the pelvis. The top end of the femur is round like a ball and it is fitted into the socket of the pelvis joint. It is an extremely important joint, as it bears the entire body weight and allows the body to walk, run, and sit. The hip is a very strong structure, but still can be damaged. When it suffers injury or degeneration, then it gives rise to hip and leg pain.

A combination of techniques, performed by an experienced massage therapist, can provide pain relief and help recovery. Deep tissue massage when carried out with Swedish massage releases tension from the deeper muscles and connective tissues in the hip and leg.

Course Details

This one-day workshop is designed for qualified massage therapists who wish to gain greater skills and knowledge about deep tissue massage techniques.

Join us for this interactive workshop during which we will cover:

• Review of the structures and muscles of the hip and lower limbs
• Surface anatomy
• The physical examination
• Range of motion observation skills palpatory skills
• Palpatory techniques to define problem areas
• Deep tissue massage techniques for the hip and lower limbs
• Frictions petrissage trigger points
• Common conditions affecting the hip and lower limbs
• Home exercise programmes

This workshop is designed to give you more tools and techniques for identifying and treating lower limb conditions and expanding your massage repertoire, possibly giving you the confidence to expand your client base.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration:  1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points

The art of cupping has been used for thousands of years and is a well-known application in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has also been used by Egyptians, in Greece and the Middle East. Even the “the Father of Modern Medicine” Hippocrates was using cups in the treatment of various illnesses. However, it has not been accepted in Europe and North America, this could be due to a lack of substantiated trials. The current craze by celebrities has enhanced the static dry cupping technique. This has been seen on the red carpet and on sports men and women who are regular users of cupping.

Gliding Cupping (also known as Moving Cupping) is an effective method to relieve muscle tension and improve blood flow to painful areas. This method feels more intense than static cupping. Gliding Cupping accomplishes the same end results as deep tissue massage with a very relaxing and non-painful motion. For individuals prone to soreness after a massage, with cupping massage the after-effects are very comfortable and seldom creating any tender after effects.

Course Details

During this workshop we will be learning Moving Cupping Massage, the use of silicone cups that are applied to the tissue then moved either longitudinally, transversely or in a circular application. By creating a vacuum within the cup, the tissue underneath will be lifted away from underlying structures resulting in improved circulation and fascia release and an ease of restriction within the soft tissue

We will be looking at
• General hygiene – cleansing of cups, benefits of silicone
• Contra-indications
• Benefits of Gliding Cupping massage
• Treatment protocol
• After care advice

This technique can also be less demanding on the therapist’s hands and have a more therapeutic effect on the tissue.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is designed for practitioners, qualified in any form of Body Massage Therapy.

Recognition by Professional Associations

Validated by IPTI – (Independent Professional Therapists International) and widely accepted by most Professional Bodies

More Information

The workshop will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include:
~ All class tuition
~ A comprehensive course manual
~ An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
~ 5 cpd points