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This FHT accredited Remedial Massage Therapy course aims to enable the student to gain the skills and confidence to provide remedial massage and specific soft tissue techniques in order to assess, treat and advise on musculo-skeletal imbalances within the clinic environment.

 

This course places particular emphasis on the standard massage techniques as well as assessment procedures and specific techniques. The student will develop an understanding of the health benefits of Remedial Massage and in addition to learning new skills, they will learn the importance of maintaining and restoring their own physical health by using the correct posture when working.

 

Topics covered in the course include:

·  The history and origins of massage.

·  Contraindications to massage.

·  Different types of massage and their physiological effects and benefits.

·  Attachment points and actions of major muscles and muscle groups.

·  Different types of muscle injuries.

·  The referral process – how to know when and when not to treat.

·  Range of movement assessment for axial and appendicular joints.

·  Postural assessment to determine muscular imbalance.

·  Remedial massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement. Deep tissue massage techniques.

·  Neuromuscular techniques; trigger points and friction.

·  Soft Tissue Release techniques.

·  Overuse syndrome.

·  The fascial network and basic treatment techniques.

·  Treatment planning and evaluation of results.

·  Advertising and marketing guidelines

 

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to recognise, assess and treat some of the most common musculo-skeletal imbalances which present in clinic; provide a treatment plan, estimation of outcomes and evaluation of results.

 

Course Dates 2025/2026:

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• Day 1 - 6th September 2025

• Day 2 - 20th Sept

• Day 3 - 4th October

• Day 4 - 1st November

• Day 5 - 6th December

• Day 6 - 10th January   2026

• Day 7 - 31st January

• Day 8 - 28th February

• Day 9 - 21st March

• Day 10 - 18th April

• Day 11 - 16th May

• Day 12 - 6th June

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Entry requirements/Location

This course is open to students and graduates alike.

Level 3 or 4 anatomy and physiology exams must have been successfully completed within the past five years and proof of qualification in these subjects must be provided before qualification will be granted. Practicing acupuncturists will only need to provide proof of A&P qualification, irrespective of the length of time they have been qualified.

No prior knowledge of massage is necessary, however, if you have previously completed a level 3 massage course, you may find this course will enhance your knowledge, range of techniques and general massage skills.

The course will be held at the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM) in East Grinstead.  

See link below for directions

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Duration/ method of study

The course will comprise of 12 days of classroom attendance, including a final day for practical exams.  The days will be staggered over the academic year and will vary depending on start date.  The classroom days will be split into theory and practical sessions, mainly with the theory in the morning and practical in the afternoon. You will be expected to allow 4 hours per week of home practice for the duration of the course.

 

Course material and assessment

Course material will consist of comprehensive handouts, a written assignment to be completed at home and continual assessment throughout the duration of the course.

Thirty-six case studies/ treatment logs are to be completed and handed in on the final exam day.  A clinical practice exam will be assessed by an external assessor.

 

Qualification

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded fully accredited qualification in Remedial Massage Therapy.  Once you have obtained professional insurance you will be able to work as a Remedial Massage Therapist and add this set of skills to your client/patient offering.

 

Booking and prices

For price information and booking, please follow this link to the ICOM website or click on the button below:

https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/remedial-massage-therapy-course-level-3/