The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The Hot Bamboo Massage Course at London School of Massage is designed for qualified massage and sports massage therapists who want to add heated bamboo techniques to their professional practice.
Hot Bamboo Massage uses smooth, warmed bamboo canes of different sizes to roll, knead, compress and apply controlled pressure to the soft tissues. The bamboo acts as an extension of the therapist's hands, allowing both broad and more focused techniques to be performed while helping reduce repetitive strain on the hands and thumbs.
Students learn safe bamboo preparation and temperature control together with practical techniques and a structured treatment routine that can be offered as a standalone therapy or incorporated into other massage treatments.
Qualified therapists looking to expand their treatment skills can also explore our Massage Courses for Qualified Therapists.
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Course Name |
Hot Bamboo Massage Course |
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Course Type |
Accredited Continuing Professional Development course |
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Course Duration |
1 day |
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Suitable For |
Qualified massage therapists, sports massage therapists and eligible bodywork practitioners |
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Entry Qualification |
Level 3 RQF Massage, Sports Massage or equivalent/higher |
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Study Format |
Face-to-face practical classroom training |
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Practical Training |
Heated bamboo massage techniques and structured treatment routine |
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Theory Training |
Bamboo preparation, thermotherapy, temperature control, contraindications, hygiene and client care |
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Course Materials |
Electronic course materials and electronic certificate |
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Assessment |
Ongoing practical assessment |
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Formal Examination |
No separate written or external examination |
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Certification |
Accredited London School of Massage CPD Certificate |
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Accreditation |
BCMA, IGCT & IICT |
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CPD Points |
7 CPD points |
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Professional Use |
Integration into an existing insured massage or bodywork practice |
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Training Location |
London School of Massage, Caledonian Road, London |
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Progression |
Hot Stone Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and other advanced CPD massage courses |
Hot Bamboo Massage combines the therapeutic use of heat with massage techniques performed using bamboo canes.
Different sizes of bamboo are selected according to the area being treated. Larger canes can be used for broad rolling and compression techniques, while smaller pieces allow more focused work.
During the course, students learn how to safely prepare and heat the bamboo before applying a range of techniques under tutor supervision.
Training includes:
The emphasis is on developing safe, controlled and flowing practical techniques that can be confidently incorporated into professional massage treatments.
By the end of the Hot Bamboo Massage Course, students will understand how to:
Students should hold a recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in:
The qualification should include suitable Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Applicants must also:
Students without an eligible qualification may attend only with prior approval and may receive a certificate of attendance rather than the accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
If you are a complete beginner and would like to become a qualified massage therapist first, see our VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage Course.
Anyone unsure about eligibility should contact London School of Massage and provide a copy of their qualification before booking.
Students work as both therapist and model during the course.
They should be prepared to practise and receive heated bamboo applications on different body areas using professional draping and hygiene procedures.
There is no separate written or external examination for the Hot Bamboo Massage Course.
Students are assessed continuously during the practical training through tutor observation, correction and feedback.
Assessment includes:
Successful students receive a London School of Massage Hot Bamboo Massage CPD certificate.
The course is accredited or approved by BCMA, IGCT and IICT and carries 14 CPD points. Further information is available on the school’s Accreditations and Approvals page.
This is an accredited CPD course rather than a separate Ofqual-regulated qualification. Students must hold an eligible underlying massage qualification and obtain suitable professional massage insurance before offering stone massage commercially.
Students attending without an eligible qualification may receive a certificate of attendance rather than an accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
Qualified therapists may add Hot Bamboo Massage to an existing insured practice where the techniques fall within their qualifications, competence and professional scope.
Bamboo Massage may complement work in:
Therapists must maintain suitable equipment, insurance, temperature-control procedures, hygiene standards, consultation records and safe working practices.
Course completion does not qualify students to diagnose medical conditions or make unsupported claims about pain, inflammation, circulation or recovery.
Suitable progression options include:
Qualified therapists can also review the complete range of advanced and CPD massage courses.
This course is designed for qualified massage therapists, Sports Massage Therapists and other eligible soft-tissue practitioners who would like to add warmed bamboo techniques to their existing treatments.
Students should hold a recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in Massage, Sports Massage or an accepted equivalent that includes suitable Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology training.
If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, you are welcome to send London School of Massage a copy before booking.
The course is primarily designed for qualified therapists because it builds on existing massage skills, consultation knowledge and safe professional practice.
Students who do not yet hold an eligible massage qualification should first complete the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage.
Students without an eligible qualification may attend only with prior approval and may receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than the accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
You will learn how to prepare, heat, handle, clean and store bamboo massage tools safely and confidently.
Practical training includes selecting different sizes of bamboo cane, rolling, kneading, compression, static placement and using the bamboo as an extension of the therapist’s hands.
You will also learn consultation, contraindications, treatment planning, client positioning, temperature checking, aftercare and a structured Hot Bamboo Massage routine.
Hot Bamboo Massage is a specialist massage treatment that uses smooth, warmed bamboo canes of different sizes.
The bamboo can be rolled, pressed, kneaded or held against suitable areas of the body. This allows the therapist to apply broad and focused pressure while reducing some of the strain placed on the thumbs, fingers and wrists.
The warmth and pressure should always be adapted to the individual client’s comfort and treatment needs.
There is no separate written examination or external practical examination.
Students are assessed continuously during the training through supervised practice, tutor observation and individual feedback.
To complete the course successfully, students must demonstrate safe heating and handling, suitable bamboo selection, controlled pressure, good hygiene, professional draping and confident delivery of the treatment routine.
No. London School of Massage provides the professional massage couches, bamboo tools and classroom equipment required during the course.
Students may need to bring items such as:
Students normally work in pairs and take turns practising and receiving Hot Bamboo Massage, so a separate model is not required.
Students should be prepared to participate as both therapist and client during practical training.
Qualified therapists who successfully complete the course may add Hot Bamboo Massage to their existing massage or Sports Massage practice where it falls within their competence and professional scope.
Before offering the treatment commercially, you should check that Hot Bamboo Massage is covered by your professional insurance. Further information is available on the Therapists Insurance page.
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