Hi all, I'm looking into training in Sports Massage Therapy with the view of entering as a profession.
I'm 35, currently a plumber, living in Reading UK so a newbie to therapy (no previous qualifications apart from A at A-level human biology 17 years ago). Was hoping a few people here might be willing to give me some advice for where to start?
I've found that St Mary's in Twickenham do a level 3 diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (ITEC) - - is this a good place to start? Is this a reputable college or a joke course?
They also do a level 3 diploma in massage (not sports massage), would there be any benefit in doing both courses? Or doing a massage diploma then upgrading to sports massage (which I found as another option)?
At the moment I'm assuming I'd need to start at level 3, then get 4 and 5, is there anything else I would need?
Really appreciate any advice and please forgive my ignorance.
Rob
Look at Jing Institute. If you are willing to travel (Brighton/London) it would be an advantage. Excellent courses. Expensive, but worth it.
ITEC is OK - many of my colleagues started with them, but went elsewhere for advanced training.
Another therapy you could consider is Bowen Technique.
40+ years ago I trained with the Northern Institute of Massage. I went on to other training including reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage. I have specialised in MLD now, and primarily work with lymphoedema patients, and also Palliative Massage.
Hi all, I'm looking into training in Sports Massage Therapy with the view of entering as a profession.
I'm 35, currently a plumber, living in Reading UK so a newbie to therapy (no previous qualifications apart from A at A-level human biology 17 years ago). Was hoping a few people here might be willing to give me some advice for where to start?
I've found that St Mary's in Twickenham do a level 3 diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (ITEC) - - is this a good place to start? Is this a reputable college or a joke course?
They also do a level 3 diploma in massage (not sports massage), would there be any benefit in doing both courses? Or doing a massage diploma then upgrading to sports massage (which I found as another option)?At the moment I'm assuming I'd need to start at level 3, then get 4 and 5, is there anything else I would need?
Really appreciate any advice and please forgive my ignorance.
Rob
I did my level 3 then 4 sports massage at a local FE collage starting from scratch it doesn't matter if its vtct or Itec as both are recognised in the industry