Specialist Massage Certification
Why you should study with us
Specialist Massage Certification
The Specialist Massage Course is perfect for students who are interested in working as a massage therapist. This course will prepare you for everything you need to know to successfully begin a career in this field.
Massage therapy focuses on relieving pain and making clients feel better using basic techniques. As you work through this course, you will learn how to implement specialized techniques into your massage therapy practice. These skills will help to further your client's pain relief and comfort.
When you take this online course, the information is available to you whenever and wherever you need it. You can study at your own pace and access course information 24 hours a day. Some students even work full time while studying, which helps them to achieve an ideal balance whilst working towards their dream.
To access this course, you will require a device that allows you to use the internet. As you go through your training, you will find the short, flexible modules incredibly easy to navigate. If you find you have questions, however, you can access online support while you train.
Before receiving your certification, you must complete and pass a multiple-choice exam. After successfully passing your course, you can download your certification right from home. If you prefer, we can post it to you for an additional cost.
What You Will Learn
The Specialist Massage Course will cover the following information:
- Effective massage therapy treatments and how they work
- About human anatomy and what it means
- The equipment that is used in massage therapy
- The different massage techniques you will use
- Sports massage
- Anti-cellulite massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Medical massage
- Baby massage
Benefits of the Specialist Massage Certification
When you work towards earning your specialist massage certification, you will benefit from the following:
- The ability to study from anywhere at any time that works for you, as long as there is an internet connection.
- Study at your own pace, regardless of how long the course takes to complete, you will still pass.
- You can train from your PC, tablet or mobile phone.
- You benefit from easy to manage modules, which help to make studying a gratifying experience.
- Online support is available to help you stay on the right track.
- Access to a comprehensive syllabus, which puts you on the fast track to becoming a specialty massage therapist.
- Gain prospects while applying for work in the industry.
- Receive a certification that is respected in the industry.
- A pricing structure that is affordable.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What massage therapy is and about the heritage/ traditions of massage therapy
- How effective massage therapy can be as treatment and how it works
- The different types of massages and the different techniques they use
- What psychological and physical effects massage therapy has on the body
- About human anatomy and what it means
- All about the central nervous system and the role it plays in the body
- About the structure of the skeletal system and where to locate specific parts of the body
- About the different systems in the body
- About the equipment that is used in massage therapy
- How to use the equipment required for the job
- The different types of oil that can be used
- About the structure of massage tables and how to use them properly
- What kind of massage techniques you can use throughout your career
- About the different types of massage strokes that are used
- What other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- About reflexology and how to treat different parts of the body
- What a sports massage is and what it encompasses
- Why people will need sports massage therapy
- How to give a proper sports massage
- How to identify common problems in the anatomy associated with sports massage treatment
- What cellulite is and how it is caused
- How Anti-cellulite massage therapy works
- How to give an anti-cellulite massage
- What to avoid when giving an anti-cellulite massage
- The advantages this can give to pregnant women
- Necessary precautions to ensure maximum safety for clients and yourself
- Who should avoid pregnancy massage
- An in depth look on how to give a pregnancy massage
- The importance of being able to accommodate for special groups
- How to give a medical massage to specific groups
- How massage therapy can help different types of illnesses
- Extra precautions that you may need to take
- How to give a baby massage
- What to avoid when giving a baby massage
- How it can benefit both mother and baby
- The techniques that should be used
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Specialist Massage Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
An enjoyable and informative course, with clear, digestible amounts of information. The worksheets help with understanding and remembering everything, and the whole course is well presented and easy to follow.
Being an online course it allowed me to work at my own pace, and with simple instructions to navigate through the modules, back tracking and repeating ones if I felt I needed too. I was also able to download and print off documents of information for my own files, so if I need to refer back to them I can.
I’d rate it as 10/10, and am looking at the next Level already!
Natasha Davy
I wanted a qualification to back up the practical experience I had gained in my last job. I found logging in and navigating the site very easy and I really like the flexibility it gave me; being able to study around my usual working day. The topics were well laid out and explained and I understood well through relevant examples.
The test at the end was straightforward however some rewording of the multiple answers would make it more understandable. But otherwise I'm really happy with this course and I have actually learnt more than I expected.
I would not hesitate to use this company again and have in fact bought another course since.
Jenna Woollon
Excellent course was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed completing it. Compiled of perfect size modules – not too long or short, to the point and excellent value for money.
Great idea to be able to print off each module to not only keep but to be able to refer to for the final exam at the end. Would highly recommend anyone who owns a pet of any type as all the information is relative all round. Great for anyone setting up a business involving pets just as much as a pet owner.
Course run very well and easy to access.
Vanessa Lewer
I personally loved this course because I'm planning my own wedding for 2018 but wanted to know so much more about the topic. I found out so much more than my own personal knowledge and walked away feeling much more confident with small details I would have never even thought about.
I would recommend this course to anyone planning their wedding, or helping a friend plan their wedding or wanting to start their own wedding planning business - each module is so informative that you don't feel that you haven't learned all that you need to know to hit the floor running.
There are 24 modules to complete in this course and each module is so helpful and easy to understand, I was not left with one question due to how full of detail and how well presented the module and course is. Definitely give this course a go to broaden your qualifications and knowledge!
Thank you
Fiona Requadt
Absolutely fantastic! I would definitely recommend doing this course if you are a beginner, and I would also say that you definitely do not have to worry as all three learning types are covered! It is also great to have the ability to get in touch with a tutor if stuck, especially if you haven’t got someone at home or work to help you understand something!
If I hadn’t of already completed this course and chosen to start the next level up, I would happily do this course again. However, I would recommend this course, even more so for someone who is trying to learn for a career change! Exactly what I did and because of this very reason, and feared that it would expensive to change my career, and was amazed how easy and cheap it was!
Korin Williams
I really enjoyed this course. It allowed me to go at my own pace, completing modules in my lunch breaks or at home and you can do the modules as many times as you like which suited me.
The modules were explained well, included a clear step by step guide with a video and a spreadsheet to practice on which allowed me to learn the content in different ways. The module content was extremely valuable and taught me how to understand Excel which will lead to saving time in future projects needing Excel.
This course not only includes the very basics but explains some core Excel processes. I recommend this course to all abilities and anyone who needs to use Excel.
Gemma Bytheway
Specialist Massage Certification
The Specialist Massage Course is perfect for students who are interested in working as a massage therapist. This course will prepare you for everything you need to know to successfully begin a career in this field.
Massage therapy focuses on relieving pain and making clients feel better using basic techniques. As you work through this course, you will learn how to implement specialized techniques into your massage therapy practice. These skills will help to further your client's pain relief and comfort.
When you take this online course, the information is available to you whenever and wherever you need it. You can study at your own pace and access course information 24 hours a day. Some students even work full time while studying, which helps them to achieve an ideal balance whilst working towards their dream.
To access this course, you will require a device that allows you to use the internet. As you go through your training, you will find the short, flexible modules incredibly easy to navigate. If you find you have questions, however, you can access online support while you train.
Before receiving your certification, you must complete and pass a multiple-choice exam. After successfully passing your course, you can download your certification right from home. If you prefer, we can post it to you for an additional cost.
What You Will Learn
The Specialist Massage Course will cover the following information:
- Effective massage therapy treatments and how they work
- About human anatomy and what it means
- The equipment that is used in massage therapy
- The different massage techniques you will use
- Sports massage
- Anti-cellulite massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Medical massage
- Baby massage
Benefits of the Specialist Massage Certification
When you work towards earning your specialist massage certification, you will benefit from the following:
- The ability to study from anywhere at any time that works for you, as long as there is an internet connection.
- Study at your own pace, regardless of how long the course takes to complete, you will still pass.
- You can train from your PC, tablet or mobile phone.
- You benefit from easy to manage modules, which help to make studying a gratifying experience.
- Online support is available to help you stay on the right track.
- Access to a comprehensive syllabus, which puts you on the fast track to becoming a specialty massage therapist.
- Gain prospects while applying for work in the industry.
- Receive a certification that is respected in the industry.
- A pricing structure that is affordable.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What massage therapy is and about the heritage/ traditions of massage therapy
- How effective massage therapy can be as treatment and how it works
- The different types of massages and the different techniques they use
- What psychological and physical effects massage therapy has on the body
- About human anatomy and what it means
- All about the central nervous system and the role it plays in the body
- About the structure of the skeletal system and where to locate specific parts of the body
- About the different systems in the body
- About the equipment that is used in massage therapy
- How to use the equipment required for the job
- The different types of oil that can be used
- About the structure of massage tables and how to use them properly
- What kind of massage techniques you can use throughout your career
- About the different types of massage strokes that are used
- What other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- About reflexology and how to treat different parts of the body
- What a sports massage is and what it encompasses
- Why people will need sports massage therapy
- How to give a proper sports massage
- How to identify common problems in the anatomy associated with sports massage treatment
- What cellulite is and how it is caused
- How Anti-cellulite massage therapy works
- How to give an anti-cellulite massage
- What to avoid when giving an anti-cellulite massage
- The advantages this can give to pregnant women
- Necessary precautions to ensure maximum safety for clients and yourself
- Who should avoid pregnancy massage
- An in depth look on how to give a pregnancy massage
- The importance of being able to accommodate for special groups
- How to give a medical massage to specific groups
- How massage therapy can help different types of illnesses
- Extra precautions that you may need to take
- How to give a baby massage
- What to avoid when giving a baby massage
- How it can benefit both mother and baby
- The techniques that should be used
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Specialist Massage Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
An enjoyable and informative course, with clear, digestible amounts of information. The worksheets help with understanding and remembering everything, and the whole course is well presented and easy to follow.
Being an online course it allowed me to work at my own pace, and with simple instructions to navigate through the modules, back tracking and repeating ones if I felt I needed too. I was also able to download and print off documents of information for my own files, so if I need to refer back to them I can.
I’d rate it as 10/10, and am looking at the next Level already!
Natasha Davy
I wanted a qualification to back up the practical experience I had gained in my last job. I found logging in and navigating the site very easy and I really like the flexibility it gave me; being able to study around my usual working day. The topics were well laid out and explained and I understood well through relevant examples.
The test at the end was straightforward however some rewording of the multiple answers would make it more understandable. But otherwise I'm really happy with this course and I have actually learnt more than I expected.
I would not hesitate to use this company again and have in fact bought another course since.
Jenna Woollon
Excellent course was very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed completing it. Compiled of perfect size modules – not too long or short, to the point and excellent value for money.
Great idea to be able to print off each module to not only keep but to be able to refer to for the final exam at the end. Would highly recommend anyone who owns a pet of any type as all the information is relative all round. Great for anyone setting up a business involving pets just as much as a pet owner.
Course run very well and easy to access.
Vanessa Lewer
I personally loved this course because I'm planning my own wedding for 2018 but wanted to know so much more about the topic. I found out so much more than my own personal knowledge and walked away feeling much more confident with small details I would have never even thought about.
I would recommend this course to anyone planning their wedding, or helping a friend plan their wedding or wanting to start their own wedding planning business - each module is so informative that you don't feel that you haven't learned all that you need to know to hit the floor running.
There are 24 modules to complete in this course and each module is so helpful and easy to understand, I was not left with one question due to how full of detail and how well presented the module and course is. Definitely give this course a go to broaden your qualifications and knowledge!
Thank you
Fiona Requadt
Absolutely fantastic! I would definitely recommend doing this course if you are a beginner, and I would also say that you definitely do not have to worry as all three learning types are covered! It is also great to have the ability to get in touch with a tutor if stuck, especially if you haven’t got someone at home or work to help you understand something!
If I hadn’t of already completed this course and chosen to start the next level up, I would happily do this course again. However, I would recommend this course, even more so for someone who is trying to learn for a career change! Exactly what I did and because of this very reason, and feared that it would expensive to change my career, and was amazed how easy and cheap it was!
Korin Williams
I really enjoyed this course. It allowed me to go at my own pace, completing modules in my lunch breaks or at home and you can do the modules as many times as you like which suited me.
The modules were explained well, included a clear step by step guide with a video and a spreadsheet to practice on which allowed me to learn the content in different ways. The module content was extremely valuable and taught me how to understand Excel which will lead to saving time in future projects needing Excel.
This course not only includes the very basics but explains some core Excel processes. I recommend this course to all abilities and anyone who needs to use Excel.
Gemma Bytheway
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