Beginners Massage Courses
Start your journey into the world of massage therapy with City Lit's Beginners Massage courses, available in London. Whether you're new to massage or looking to develop your skills, our expert-led courses offer the perfect introduction to this relaxing and therapeutic practice.
Our courses cover the essential techniques of massage, including Swedish massage, deep tissue, and relaxation techniques. You'll learn the key principles of bodywork, including how to use pressure effectively, how to create a calming environment, and how to tailor your massage techniques to promote relaxation and wellbeing.
Whether you want to learn massage for personal use or as a foundation for further study, our courses will provide you with the skills and confidence to practice massage safely and effectively. With in-person instruction, you'll receive hands-on experience and expert guidance throughout the course.
Explore our Beginners Massage courses today, available in London, and take the first step towards a fulfilling journey in the art of massage.
- Aromatherapy: taster workshop
Course start date: Tue 10 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Antonello BrunettiPut your sense of smell to the test with this experiential aromatherapy taster workshop! An introduction to nature's very own pharmacy.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Indian head massage: workshop Course start date: Sun 15 Feb 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohDiscover the ancient and highly therapeutic practice of Indian head massage. Learn how tension is held in the neck and shoulders and how to alleviate this in family and friends by practising a basic routine.
Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Holistic massage: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 17 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsInterested in massage but don't know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction to massage! Learn about the many benefits of massage, as well as basic massage techniques to use on friends and family.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Chair massage: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 17 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Learn a simple, safe and effective chair-based massage that will de-stress and relax you. This introductory routine includes shiatsu techniques and massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and back. On-Site massage is performed through clothes and is suitable for working on a chair at home.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Indian Head massage: taster workshop Course start date: Wed 18 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadDiscover the ancient practice of Indian head massage. You will learn the basics of how to give and receive this highly therapeutic and relaxing form of massage.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Manual lymphatic drainage: detox for face and neck Course start date: Wed 18 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadWould you like to learn how to give a detox facial massage? Based on the lymphatic system, this technique is designed to eliminate toxins and improve the skin's appearance by boosting the immune system.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)Course start date: Mon 23 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Reflexology: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 24 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadExperience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress using basic reflexology techniques.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - TSUBOKI Japanese face massage Course start date: Sat 28 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadTSUBOKI is Japanese Face Massage that is a wonderfully relaxing yet energising treatment suitable for men or women who want to feel good on the inside and look good on the outside. Rejuvenate your face and reduce wrinkles! Learn Tsuboki Japanese facial massage techniques to use on friends and family.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Shiatsu: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 3 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Fernando CaboShiatsu is a Japanese healing art, deeply rooted in the philosophy and practices of traditional Chinese medicine. This therapeutic form of body work involves applying pressure to the body using a practitioner’s thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet. Discover the basics of how to give this relaxing and therapeutic pressure point massage.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Gua Sha Facial massage: Taster Workshop Course start date: Thu 5 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Elena De AntoniFacial gua sha is a traditional Chinese skincare technique that involves gently gliding a smooth, flat tool (often made of jade or rose quartz) over the face in specific patterns to promote circulation, reduce puffiness, and encourage
lymphatic drainage.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Gua Sha body massage: taster workshop Course start date: Thu 12 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardGua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice in which a tool is used to scrape people’s skin in order to reduce inflammation and chronic pain. It can also help to relieve muscular pain and tension. Come along and learn some techniques to use on family and friends.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Reflexology: an introduction Course start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadExperience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bath towel.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Facial Reflexology: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 24 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardLearn facial reflexology on this course and unlock the power of healing and balance through the face. This modern technique will lead you to a new dimension of well-being and holistic health.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Crystal Healing: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 24 Mar 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge Okoh.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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