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.
Contact us to learn more about our courses, events, and industry news.
Looking for short, practical massage courses that open doors to corporate and event work? Our onsite chair massage course teaches a fast, effective seated treatment you can deliver in offices, exhibitions, and community settings—no oils, no need for clients to undress. You’ll learn efficient, ergonomic techniques designed for 10–20 minute sessions that reduce muscular tension, support circulation, and help clients feel refreshed.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be equipped to integrate On-Site Chair Massage techniques into your existing massage or bodywork practice.
To enrol on this Onsite Chair Massage course, learners must hold an OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage, Sports Massage (or equivalent) that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please email us a copy of your qualifications for advice.
Onsite Chair Massage is a practical, hands-on training course for qualified massage therapists who want to offer effective seated massage treatments in workplaces, events, offices and corporate wellbeing settings. This onsite chair massage course teaches students how to deliver a short, professional treatment through clothing, without the use of oils, using a portable massage chair or suitable seated setup.
The course combines practical massage techniques with consultation, contraindications, hygiene, aftercare and business awareness. Students will learn how to perform a structured chair massage routine for the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands, while adapting the treatment to the client, environment and time available.
This Onsite Chair Massage course gives therapists the practical skills and confidence to deliver short, effective and professional seated massage treatments in corporate, workplace and event environments.
There are no formal exams for this Onsite Chair Massage course.
In-class assessment and instructor feedback - ongoing evaluation of practical skills with real-time feedback to support learning and development. A CPD Certificate will be given if the instructor believes the required competencies have been met.
Following completion of this Onsite Chair Massage course, students have been able to:
Open their own private practice, treating clients from home
Work in health clubs, hotels, or ski resorts abroad
Offer mobile massage treatments
Treat clients using Onsite Chair Massage techniques
Progress to further advanced massage training, such as:
Pursue degree-level studies in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy or Acupuncture
Supplement their full-time income with part-time massage work
Develop their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Join professional massage associations, increasing credibility and access to further resources.
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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