Massage Courses in London at City Lit
Accredited professional training and CPD in therapeutic, holistic, and sports massage.
Welcome to the City Lit Massage & Wellbeing Centre - a leading centre for professional, holistic and sports massage education in Covent Garden, Central London. Whether you are beginning your journey or looking to deepen your expertise, our range of accredited training and CPD courses offers something for everyone.
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Fresh, Modern, Inspiring Spaces at a Great Location
City Lit is based in Covent Garden, a short walk from Holborn tube station. Our central London location makes it easy to fit learning around work, study or personal commitments. You will also have access to high quality teaching and a welcoming community focused on lifelong learning.
Whether you’re training for a qualification or looking to advance your professional practice, studying at City Lit places you at the heart of a vibrant, leading community in the field of Massage.
- Holistic massage: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 16 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadInterested 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 - Gua Sha Facial massage: Taster Workshop
Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 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 - Shiatsu: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026 (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 £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Mobile Hot and Cold Stone Therapy: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardThis course is specifically aimed at the mobile therapist wishing to offer clients a hot and cold stone massage, without the need to carry a massive traditional hot stone heater around with you!
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - On-site massage: a CPD Workshop Course start date: Sun 28 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohLearn how to give this versatile and popular massage used in offices and at events on this 2-day CPD course.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to Level 3)Course start date: Mon 29 Jun 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 - Face mapping: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardCome along and join this fun workshop about Face mapping- it is a technique that associates different parts of the face with various internal health conditions. It is based on the idea that our skin reflects what is happening internally in our bodies!
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Plump and Glow facial: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardInterested in anti-ageing facials but don’t know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction? Learn about your skin type, the benefits of facial massage as well as basic facial techniques to use on yourself and your friends and family!Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshop Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardExpand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.
This is for therapists who hold a Level 3 qualification in massage.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Anatomy and physiology: workshop Course start date: Mon 6 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardEver wondered what your insides look like? This fascinating class offers an understanding of our body and the amazing way it works. Ideal for anyone with a general interest as well as those hoping to progress to higher level courses.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00 - Reflexology: an introduction Course start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet LeeExperience 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 - Chair massage: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 7 Jul 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 - Crystal Healing: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 14 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohLearn how to start sensing energy in yourself and in others. Explore the chakras and practice using crystals to balance your energy centres.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Reflexology for mental health: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardMental health has never been discussed as much as it has in recent years. Come and learn some reflex points on the face, hands and feet to help support your mental health well-being!
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Abdominal-sacral massage: a CPD workshop Course start date: Tue 28 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Diane CooperAbdominal-sacral massage improves the efficiency of digestive and reproductive organs, nourishing and energising the core of our being, the subtle body. It is a unique area that can be a dynamic region for transformation.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00
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