Introduction to Relaxation and Sports Massage for friends and family

Allied Health

A course by

SIT

A short, hands-on 8 week course introducing relaxation and sports massage techniques for non-professionals, focusing on safe, effective massage for friends and family.

NZ$220

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Gore, Gore

It will take a total of 8 weeks

This course requires 3 hours per week

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Demonstrate relaxation massage techniques

Offer basic relaxation massage to friends and family.

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Apply sports massage techniques

Gain an understanding of and apply basic sports massage techniques safely and effectively.

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Practise safe and hygienic massage

Understand and apply safety, hygiene, and draping principles during massage.

What You're Signing Up For

If you're thinking about massage therapy as a career or just want to give your friends and family a treat, then this short 8 week course is for you. This course covers practical, hands-on massage therapy with a focus on relaxation and sports massage techniques, safety, hygiene, equipment use, and body mechanics.

Course Content

  • Massage therapy techniques for relaxation and sports
  • Safety principles: good hygiene practices, effective draping for privacy and comfort, safe use of equipment, safe application of massage strokes
  • Good body mechanics when applying massage strokes
  • Contraindications for massage therapy
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Allied Health

  • Massage Therapy

  • Wellness

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Personal use of massage techniques

  • Initial step towards further massage therapy study or employment