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Holistic massage: taster workshop

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Interested 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.
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  • Start Date: 16 Sep 2025
    End Date: 16 Sep 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: FCL11
    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  • Start Date: 10 Feb 2026
    End Date: 10 Feb 2026
    Tue (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00
    In Person
    Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: FCL20
    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  • Start Date: 24 Mar 2026
    End Date: 24 Mar 2026
    Tue (Daytime): 10:00 - 13:00
    In Person
    Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: FCL40
    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00

What is the course about?

This is an introductory course covering brief history of massage, benefits, and easy to follow techniques to allow you to practice on yourself, friends and family. You will learn key massage techniques which you can use to ease muscle tension in the back,shoulders and neck, and aid relaxation.

What will we cover?

Brief history of massage
Benefits of massage
Contraindications to massage
Practical massage techniques
Massage oils.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Identify 2 commonly used massage oils
- Name some of the contraindications to massage
- List the benefits of massage
- Demonstrate basic massage techniques
- Perform basic massage of hands, arms and feet on friends and family.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course, no prior experience is required, just willingness to give and receive massage.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

This will be an experiential workshop with some theory taught via a presentation, most of the workshop will be hands-on and practical. You will work in pairs for practical elements of the workshop.

There is no additional work outside class.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Notepad/pen. Wear a short sleeved top for easy access to the arms and hands. The collage will provide towles, wipes,sanitiser and massage oils.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can go on to other introductory massage or complementary therapy courses including reflexology, aromatherapy or holistic massage. There are also several accredited courses for those thinking of practising professionally.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.