Massage Courses in London
Interested in studying massage therapy, either just for fun or as a potentially new career? Learn the theory and practice of massage from beginner to professional level and discover a range of new techniques and therapies. Our courses are taught by experts who practice massage and are brilliant at communicating their enthusiasm.
Courses available both in-person and online
At City Lit, you can choose to study in-person or online. Our fantastic in-person courses are taught in our attractive campus, located in the heart of Covent Garden, central London. Here, our students can benefit from a variety of services and resources, including our café and state-of-the art equipment.
Our online courses are tailored to give you a social and interactive online learning experience, allowing you freedom to study from anywhere and with like-minded fellow classmates from all over the country without the need to travel. Use the Location filters on this page to choose your preferred learning method. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.
Read an interview with massage therapy student Jack O'Neill on what it takes to train as a massage therapist, or with City Lit tutor Farrah Idris.
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- Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)Course start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsDiscover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress on to a qualification.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Holistic massage: taster workshopCourse start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohInterested 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 £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in MassageCourse start date: Tue 13 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Helen RennieConsidering massage therapy as a career? Learn the theory and practice of massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector. If you’ve applied for this course and not heard back from us, please email us on health@citylit.ac.uk, or call us (Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00) on 020 7492 2622.
The application process is open until 15 Sepember 2022.
The course fee is £1599 payable at the time of your enrolment. If you are unable to pay the course fees, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the course fee, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 7492 2622.Full fee £1,599.00 Senior fee £1,599.00 Concession £1,599.00 - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage: fast-trackCourse start date: Fri 16 Sep 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohConsidering massage therapy as a career? Learn the theory and practice of massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector. If you’ve applied for this course and not heard back from us, please email us on health@citylit.ac.uk, or call us (Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00) on 020 7492 2622.
The application process is open until 15 September 2022.
The course fee is £1579 payable at the time of your enrolment. If you are unable to pay the course fees, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the course fee, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 7492 2622.Full fee £1,579.00 Senior fee £1,579.00 Concession £1,579.00 - TSUBOKI Japanese face massageCourse start date: Sat 17 Sep 2022 (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 £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Indian Head massage: taster workshopCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
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 £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Anatomy and physiology: access to level 3Course start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadDid you know that 80% of your brain is water or that your tongue is the strongest muscle in the body? Gain a basic understanding of the major systems of the body and how they interact with each other. Tutor: Alan Billington.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - ITEC Levels 3, 4 & 5 in Sports Massage TherapyCourse start date: Fri 23 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Trevor EnglandBecome a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist with our course in Sports Massage Levels 3, 4, 5. This course is designed for those with no prior massage qualification. This course provides you with the qualification and training required to work as a Professional Sports Massage Therapist. This course runs on a Friday daytime.
You can apply for a student loan of up to £1,417.00. Please enquire on enrolment.
The course fee is £1417, plus an upfront fee of £1062 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
If you are unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on 020 7492 2500 or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Health & Wellbeing on 020 7492 2622.Full fee £2,479.00 Senior fee £2,479.00 Concession £2,479.00 - VTCT level 3 Award in crystal therapyCourse start date: Sun 25 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohCrystals are much more than just pretty stones; they have been used for their healing properties and as protective amulets and talismans in many different cultures around the world for centuries. Learn how to practice crystal therapy to a professional level on this exciting course.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £379.00 - Shiatsu: taster workshopCourse start date: Mon 26 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
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 £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 1 Oct 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Helen RennieExpand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00 - Hands-free massage: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Tue 4 Oct 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohWorking hands-free enables you to minimise stress to your hands when treating clients. This bespoke City Lit massage routine has been devised by specialists to enable you to deliver a unique and effective treatment for your clients.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - ITEC Level 2 Award in providing Facial Skincare (adults 21+)Course start date: Wed 5 Oct 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ronni GoddardAre you looking to gain a qualification that will enable you to provide Facial Skincare treatments, either as an add-on to your current therapist practise, or as a stand-alone offering? Our Level 2 Award in Facial Skincare will give you a recognised qualification that will allow you to provide and develop bespoke Luxury Facial Skincare treatments to your client base, both within a salon setting and as a mobile therapist.Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £359.00 - ITEC Level 3 Award in Indian Head MassageCourse start date: Sat 15 Oct 2022
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanIndian Head Massage is an ancient tradition that provides many therapeutic benefits. Learn the theory and practice of Indian Head massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector. Please download an application form from the link below, and read the full course outline before applying.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £379.00 - Massage: workshopCourse start date: Sat 6 Aug 2022 (and 3 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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
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