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

For dates/prices and booking information please scroll to the bottom of the page

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

Widely accepted by most Professional Bodies. If you are not already registered with a Professional Body and would like to do so here are some useful links – ICGT,  CtHA, FHT.

For stand-alone insurance we are pleased to recommend Westminster

More Information

This hands-on day is largely practical, thus allows sufficient time to practice the techniques under the guidance of the tutor. During the course you will partner up with another therapist and will get the chance to perform the techniques taught as well as being the recipient. As a result you will benefit from understanding and experiencing how the technique should feel.

Duration: 3 hours

Course fees include the following:

• All class tuition
• A comprehensive course manual
• An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
• 3 cpd points
• Tea and coffee throughout the day
• Use of massage couch in class

Tutor: Anita Snowball – see our MSCM Tutor Page 

You may also find the following workshops very beneficial:

• Soft Tissue Release
• Myofascial Release – Foundation Course
• Trigger Point Therapy including European Neuromuscular Technique
• Effective Stretching Incorporating Muscle Energy Techniques
• Massage Therapy for Sciatic Pain & Piriformis Syndrome

If you have already attended this workshop in the past and would like to do a refresher please call us on 020-8429-2895 – you are welcome to attend again at half price.

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If the course you wish to attend is full please send us an email at [email protected]. and we will be pleased to add you to the waiting list in case we have any dropouts.

If you are unable to attend the date below and are keen to do the course please let us know on [email protected]. If we have enough interest for another date we will be happy to schedule one in.