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.
To become a trigger point therapist in the UK, you typically start with a Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy (or Sports Massage). You can then progress to CPD-accredited Trigger Point Therapy training, often taught within Level 4 or Level 5 Sports Massage courses or as a standalone CPD module. Formal qualifications ensure you meet insurance and professional body requirements.
Yes. Trigger point therapy is a widely recognised soft tissue treatment used by massage therapists, sports therapists, osteopaths and physiotherapists. It is supported by clinical practice and evidence for managing muscular pain and dysfunction.
A trigger point therapist is a qualified massage or soft tissue therapist trained to assess and treat myofascial trigger points—tight, hyper-irritable areas within muscle tissue that can cause pain, restriction and referred symptoms.
Yes. Trigger point therapy is effective for many people in reducing muscle pain, tension, headaches and movement restriction, especially when combined with stretching and corrective exercise.
Some trigger points release immediately, while chronic or deep trigger points may take several sessions over weeks.
Yes. Trigger points can often be released or deactivated through massage, particularly with skilled application and correct pressure.
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Stretch massage therapy is a hands-on treatment that combines massage techniques with assisted stretching to improve flexibility, joint range of motion and muscle function. The therapist uses controlled stretches alongside soft-tissue work to lengthen tight muscles, reduce tension and support better movement.
It is commonly used in sports massage, remedial massage and clinical bodywork settings.
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:
FHT, BCMA, IGCT, IICT Accredited Course
VTCT (ITEC) Sports Massage Course (Combined) Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Course
Diploma in Reflexology Course Level 3 (RQF)
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