Frequently Asked Questions

Quality: You can rest assured that the training you'll receive is to the highest standard. We have high pass rates and excellent levels of student satisfaction.

Knowledge and experience: We've been teaching for a long time and have a lot of experience of course design, development and presentation. As practitioners ourselves - we know what you need to know!
Some of the tutors are anatomy and physiology specialists, others are skilled and experienced massage practitioners and teachers and some are also examiners. All the tutors are passionate about what they do.

Extra mile: We offer support both during the course, in between the course sessions and after graduation if you need it. We use ‘brain-friendly’ learning techniques that help you learn more easily, as well as making the courses fun and accessible. We're knowledgeable, friendly and caring, offering support when you need it.

Location: The venues are in easy-to-get-to locations near major tube/train stations. At the end of the course: Once you've successfully completed your studies, you will have everything you need to practise professionally - skills, knowledge, experience and confidence.

Yes, all the diploma courses are accredited and recognised by relevant and notable examining bodies. The CPD workshops are worth 5 CPD points for each 1-day workshop.

Yes, all the diploma courses lead to a professional qualification. On successful completion of written and practical exams you will be able to get professional indemnity and public liability insurance which enables you to practise professionally.

All kinds of people study on our courses - male and female, from a wide age range and from all types of different backgrounds. Some are looking for a career change, or doing massage to supplement their current income and others want to do a course just for interest.

The classes tend to be up to 16 students. During the practical aspects of the course there are usually 2 tutors, so the ratio is 4 students per tutor.

All course fees include course manual, exam fees (where applicable) and light refreshments. The Holistic Massage Diploma includes an Appointed Person's First Aid qualification. The Aromatherapy Diploma includes a daytrip to Kew Gardens.

This depends on which course you're enrolling on.
Holistic Massage diploma - no previous experience is required.
Thai Yoga Massage diploma - no previous experience is required (although you will need to either already have an anatomy and physiology qualification, or be ready to study for this in order to practise).
Aromatherapy diploma - you'll need to have a massage qualification.
Sports Massage diploma - you'll need to have a massage qualification or a higher level anatomy/physiology qualification e.g. physiotherapy
Indian Head Massage diploma - you'll need to either already have a massage qualification or an anatomy and physiology qualification (for the 2 day course, no qualification is requires).
Onsite Chair Massage diploma - you'll need an anatomy and physiology qualification.
Abdominal-Sacral Massage course - you'll need to have a massage qualification.
Most CPD (Continuing Professional Development) workshops - you'll need a massage qualification.

This depends on which course you do.
Holistic Massage diploma - 22 days over 9 months (weekend course - 1 weekend a month), or 22 days over 5 months (fast-track weekday course held in 2 eleven-day modules)
Thai Yoga Massage diploma - 13 days over 12 months (the first 12 days are within the first 6 months)
Aromatherapy diploma - 20 days over 8 months (about 1 weekend a month).
Sports Massage diploma - 15 days over 6 months (about 1 weekend a month).
Indian Head Massage diploma - 4 days over 2 months.
Onsite Chair Massage diploma - 4 days over 2 months.
Abdominal-Sacral Massage course - 6 days over 2/3 months (including the exam).
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) workshops - usually 1 day.

The Diploma courses start at 9.30am and finish either at 5pm or 6pm depending on which course. The CPD workshops usually start at 9.30am and finish at 5pm.

Yes, you can pay in instalments and there is no admin charge. We can work out an instalment plan with you on an individual basis.

Most massage therapists choose to be self-employed, either on a part-time or a full-time basis. Some gain employed work in spas. Therapists work in complementary health clinics, physiotherapy/osteopathy/chiropractic practices, gyms/leisure centres, spas, hospitals, hospices, at their own home or visiting clients in their homes, or with sports teams/athletes. Many therapists choose to do a mixture of the above.

We are still available to answer any questions you may have even after you're qualified. You can join our ‘Find A Therapist’ website register. We send out any ‘work’ opportunities that are sent to us by people looking for massage therapists. We run Networking events exclusively for complementary therapists which is a great way to keep in touch with likeminded people, develop your massage practise and sometimes even to find more work . We also have a wide range of CPD workshops to help you further develop your skills.

Rest assured that by the time you've finished the course and you?ve put in the study time, you'll be ready to take the exam. We provide you with lots of exam-style questions and practise to help you, and we give you support and feedback on how you're doing.

For the Thai massage course, you'll need a comfortable mat or a duvet and a couple of cushions to practise on at home. For any of the other massage courses, it's a good idea to get a massage table for your own and your clients' comfort. You'll also need oils to massage with, and towels. For the aromatherapy course, you'll also need to get a range of essential oils for your home practice. For the Onsite Chair massage course, you'll need an onsite massage chair. For some of the exams you'll need a ‘uniform’.

For most courses all you need to bring with you is a towel and a pen. For the Thai and Onsite Chair Massage courses you won't need a towel. After your booking has been made, we'll send you a joining letter that will detail exactly what to bring with you.

Yes, you're very welcome to visit us to see the venue, have a look at course materials, chat to the tutors and the students and even view a class in action. This can easily be arranged, just get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time/date.