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.
Are you looking for professional massage courses in London to expand your skills? Our Trigger Point Massage Course with Stretch Therapy is carefully designed for qualified massage therapists who want to effectively treat painful muscular knots and tension.
This comprehensive trigger point training integrates advanced trigger point therapy with Stretch Massage Therapy (SMT), giving you a complete treatment protocol that can be confidently applied in clinical practice.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to integrate Trigger Point Therapy and Stretch Massage techniques into your existing massage practice.
To enrol on this Trigger Point and Stretch 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.
Trigger Point & Stretch Therapy Massage is a practical, hands-on training course designed for qualified massage therapists who want to develop more specific therapeutic massage skills. This course teaches students how to identify, assess and treat myofascial trigger points using focused massage techniques, Neuromuscular Technique, stretching and appropriate homecare advice.
The course combines theory with practical application, helping therapists understand how trigger points develop, how they may refer pain and how stretch therapy can be used to support treatment outcomes and improve soft tissue function.
This Trigger Point & Stretch Therapy Massage course gives therapists the practical skills and confidence to work more specifically with muscular tension, referred pain patterns and soft tissue restriction using safe and effective therapeutic massage techniques.
There are no formal exams for this Trigger Point & Stretch Massage Therapy 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 issued if the instructor believes the required competencies have been met.
Following completion of this Trigger Point Massage & Stretch Massage Therapy 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 Trigger Point Therapy 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.
Our Trigger Point Massage Course with Stretch Therapy is carefully designed for qualified massage therapists who want to effectively treat painful muscular knots and tension.
This comprehensive trigger point training integrates advanced trigger point therapy with Stretch Massage Therapy (SMT), giving you a complete treatment protocol that can be confidently applied in clinical practice.
What you will learn in brief:
This course is designed for qualified massage therapists, Sports Massage Therapists and eligible soft-tissue practitioners who want to develop more focused treatment skills.
To receive the accredited CPD certificate, students must hold a recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in Massage, Sports Massage or an accepted equivalent that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Anyone unsure about their eligibility should send London School of Massage a copy of their qualification before booking.
The course is designed for qualified therapists because it builds on existing massage skills and knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Students without an eligible Level 3 qualification may attend for personal development but will receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than the accredited CPD certificate. Attendance alone may not provide the qualification or insurance required to offer the techniques professionally.
Students learn how to identify common trigger-point locations and apply focused techniques to areas of muscular tension and soft-tissue restriction.
Training includes palpation, Neuromuscular Technique, controlled pressure, heat and cold applications and active and passive stretching. Students also learn how to combine these methods within a structured massage treatment and provide suitable homecare advice.
There is no formal written or practical examination.
Students are assessed throughout the course through supervised practice, tutor observation and individual feedback. An accredited CPD certificate is awarded when the tutor is satisfied that the required
No. London School of Massage provides the professional massage couches and classroom equipment required during practical training.
Students normally work in pairs and take turns practising and receiving the techniques, so a separate model is not required.
Yes. Classes are open to all genders and students normally work together in pairs. Professional conduct, informed consent, appropriate draping, privacy and student dignity are maintained throughout every practical session.
No specialist trigger-point tools are required for the course as London School of Massage provides the equipment used during classroom training but you will need to bring the following to the in-person practical classes:
Further information would be provided after purchasing and joining the course.
Therapists offering the techniques professionally will need access to a suitable massage couch, linens, massage medium and standard treatment supplies.
the techniques into their existing massage or Sports Massage practice, subject to their original qualification, professional scope and appropriate insurance.
Students should confirm that Trigger Point and Stretch Massage Therapy is covered by their insurer before offering it professionally. Further information is available on the Therapist Insurance page.
Therapists may also develop their broader hands-on skills through the Deep Tissue Massage Course.
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