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 one-day Chair Massage course at London School of Massage is designed for qualified massage and sports massage therapists who want to provide short, professional seated massage treatments in offices, events, exhibitions and corporate wellbeing settings.
On-site chair massage, also known as seated massage or corporate chair massage, is performed through clothing without oils. Students learn structured 10, 15 and 20-minute routines for the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands using a portable massage chair or suitable seated setup.
The course combines tutor demonstrations, supervised partner practice and ongoing assessment. Students receive individual feedback on technique, client positioning, treatment timing, hygiene, communication and practitioner body mechanics.
Training is delivered by experienced massage educators with professional knowledge of anatomy, massage therapy, workplace practice and client safety.
| Course name | On-Site Chair Massage Course |
| Alternative names | Chair Massage Course, Seated Massage Course and Corporate Massage Training |
| Course type | Accredited Continuing Professional Development course |
| Course duration | One day |
| Suitable for | Qualified massage therapists, sports massage therapists and other eligible bodywork practitioners |
| Entry qualification | Recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in Massage, Sports Massage or an accepted equivalent |
| Study format | Face-to-face practical classroom training |
| Practical training | Structured 10, 15 and 20-minute chair massage routines |
| Treatment areas | Head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands |
| Treatment format | Performed through clothing without oils |
| Theory training | Consultation, contraindications, hygiene, workplace setup, timing, risk awareness and business application |
| Equipment | Portable massage chair or suitable seated setup |
| Course materials | Electronic course materials, demonstration video and digital certificate |
| Assessment | Ongoing practical assessment throughout the training day |
| Formal examination | No separate written or external practical examination |
| Certification | Accredited London School of Massage CPD certificate, subject to meeting the required practical standard |
| Accreditation | FHT, IGCT, CMA, BCMA and IICT |
| CPD points | 7 CPD points |
| Professional use | Integration into an existing insured massage practice and delivery in workplaces, events and corporate settings |
| Training location | London School of Massage, according to the selected course date |
| Progression | Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point and Stretch Massage Therapy, Assisted Stretching and further professional massage training |
| Booking | Students can enrol directly through the Chair Massage course page |
Chair massage is a short seated treatment designed for settings where a massage couch, oils and changing facilities may not be practical.
The client remains fully clothed and is positioned on an ergonomic portable massage chair. Treatments can be adapted to different time slots, making the method suitable for workplace wellbeing programmes, exhibitions, events, hotels, health clubs and other professional environments.
The course covers:
The course is suitable for qualified:
Students who do not yet hold an eligible professional massage qualification should first complete the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage.
Qualified practitioners can also explore the wider selection of massage courses for qualified therapists.
The terms on-site chair massage, office massage, workplace massage, seated massage and corporate chair massage commonly describe similar short clothed treatments delivered away from a traditional massage room.
This course focuses on providing professional chair massage in settings such as:
The course develops the practical and professional skills required to provide safe, structured and time-efficient chair massage sessions.
Students learn:
Practical training includes:
Students practise techniques for the:
Students learn how to structure:
The routines are designed to flow efficiently while maintaining appropriate consultation, comfort, hygiene and professional standards.
Training covers:
Students learn how to:
The course also introduces:
Students should hold a recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in:
The qualification should include appropriate 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.
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.
Chair massage is performed through clothing without oils. Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows suitable access to the neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands.
Students with a health condition, injury, pregnancy, disability or mobility restriction that may affect participation should contact the school before enrolling.
There is no separate written examination or external practical examination.
Assessment takes place continuously throughout the training day through:
Students must demonstrate the required practical competence before the accredited CPD certificate is awarded.
Successful students receive a London School of Massage On-Site Chair Massage CPD certificate.
The course is accredited or approved by FHT, IGCT, CMA, BCMA and IICT and carries 7 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 chair 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 on-site chair massage to an existing insured massage practice where the service falls within their qualifications, competence and professional scope.
Chair massage may be offered in:
The short, clothed treatment format can allow therapists to work with several clients within a scheduled workplace or event session.
Practitioners must maintain suitable insurance, client screening, hygiene procedures, risk awareness and professional boundaries.
Therapists may approach businesses directly to provide workplace chair massage as part of employee wellbeing programmes or special events.
Companies seeking training for their own staff or wellbeing teams can also enquire about bespoke massage training courses or view the school’s corporate wellness services.
Suitable progression options include:
Qualified therapists can also review the complete range of advanced and CPD massage courses.
Course completion does not qualify students to diagnose injuries or medical conditions or work beyond the scope of their underlying professional qualification.
On-site chair massage is a seated massage treatment delivered fully clothed using an ergonomic massage chair. It focuses on key tension areas including the neck, shoulders, back, arms and scalp. On-site chair massage is commonly used in workplaces, corporate wellness programmes, events and wellbeing days as it is time-efficient, accessible and highly effective.
No. Chair massage is performed fully clothed. This makes it suitable for professional environments and removes the need for treatment rooms, oils or changing facilities.
Yes, when delivered by a qualified and insured massage therapist, chair massage is very safe. A brief consultation is carried out prior to treatment to identify any contraindications. Therapists trained through London School of Massage follow professional standards, hygiene protocols and duty-of-care guidelines.
Chair massage is suitable for most adults, particularly:
Clients with medical conditions may still receive chair massage following appropriate screening and adaptations.
Yes. Professional massage insurance is required to practise chair massage. Completing a recognised chair massage course supports insurance eligibility and professional credibility.
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