"Massage Courses & Sports Massage Courses at the London School of Massage, the UK's most successful school for massage and body therapy training. Massage courses and training in London and throughout the UK"
Some of the massage courses and training we offer include:
London School of Massage: Course Lecturers and Team
Bhavesh T. JoshiBSc. Ost Dip. TCM Acup. Ayurveda (Dip), NLP Director & Principal
Bhavesh qualified as an Osteopath from the British School of Osteopathy and has been practising and lecturing for over 20 years. He is the Principal of the London School of Massage which was set up in 1994.
He was the Clinical Director and a Senior lecturer at the College of Osteopaths (2000) as well as holding the post of Senior Lecturer (Applied Anatomy) and Clinical Supervisor at the London School of Osteopathy (1995 - 2000). He has also worked for the British School of Osteopathy as a "Demonstrator in Anatomy", lecturing to Osteopathic students at the Royal College of Surgeons.
He is a qualified Assessor and Internal Verifier for the various examination boards as well as attaining his teacher training qualifications. Bhavesh is also a qualified NLP Practitioner, Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist and has trained in Ayurvedic treatments and massage techniques in Central and South India. He is a gifted teacher who has a knack of making subjects easy and understandable as well as helping individuals realise their full potential.
He is Board Member of the World Massage Council and sits as well as on the panel of Think Tree for which he represents them on the GCMT (General Council for Massage Therapy) meetings.
He teaches, and is involved with most of the courses including, Anatomy, Physiology & Holistic Massage, Sports Injuries & Massage and has co-authored a book entitled "Secrets of Massage" (Ivy Publishing).
Bhavesh is a regular judge at National & International Massage Championships.
Tony Sharkey ITEC Trainer, Anatomy Physiology & Massage Level 3, VTCT Assessor/Tutor, Aromatherapy, Advanced Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cancer Massage
Tony started his early professional life as a senior automotive executive living and working in Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic and Italy.
A spinal injury led him to develop a huge interest in therapeutic massage therapies and after some reflection he decided to make a complete lifestyle change and dedicate the next phase of his life as a qualified massage practitioner. In the last 9 yearshe has qualified in Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy, Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, BTEC Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sport massage, Oncology Massage, Kinesio Taping and Reiki Level 4.
Although content with his new way of life treating and healing people with a wide range of both emotional and physical problems he was keen to use his management and presentation skills to bring the rewards of his studies and treatment experience to a wider audience. He is committed to spreading the added value and enhancement a qualified knowledge can bring to all forms and styles of massage therapy.
Tony teaches ITEC Anatomy Physiology and Massage, VTCT Aromatherapy, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Cancer Massage.
Matthew Crolla (BSc Hons) ITEC Trainer, Holistic, Sports 3 & 4, Deep Tissue, Stretch Massage, Onsite Chair Massage
In 2011 Matthew completed a self-led charity run down France and part way across Spain however during the event he received numerous injuries. This created an interest in therapy and rehabilitation and during his degree studying Outdoor Studies – Performance, he had the opportunity to complete a 6 month self-study on the biomechanics of gait analysis to assess and manage the injuries he had acquired.
Upon completing university he gained invaluable hands on experience working alongside personal trainers and chiropractors which inspired him to gain qualification in massage. Upon completion of his ITEC and BTEC qualifications he began working at a physiotherapy and a chiropractic clinic where he worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from sporting injuries to degenerative diseases.
With a thirst for knowledge, a year later he completed his Sports Massage qualifications and applied for a Physiotherapy degree which he will begin in September 2016. Matthew is very passionate about health and preventative therapies as well as the holistic nature of the human body and its interactions which he aims to convey through his teaching style and approach.
Matthew teaches ITEC Holistic Massage, Stretch Massage, Deep Tissue and Chair Massage.
Tracie D'SouzaBSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy ITEC Trainer, Holistic Massage, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Hopi Ear Candles, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage / Chair Massage
Tracie qualified as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and gained her BSc. (Hons.) degree in 1998. She recently managed the Occupational Therapy service, covering two hospital sites for Peninsula Health in Melbourne, Australia.
Tracie practiced as an O.T. in a number of fields including in long term and acute mental health, learning disabilities, hospital settings such as surgery, orthopaedics and medicine and then returned full circle to Social Services until finally setting up as an independent practitioner with a special interest in oncology and palliative care.
This special interest led her to look into becoming a more holistic practitioner where she completed courses in ITEC Holistic Massage, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology as well as completing and practicing Reiki, Hot Stone Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage. She is also a student fieldwork educator and mentor to Occupational Therapy students endeavouring to become qualified practitioners and tries to keep her knowledge and practice in all studied therapies up to date.
She has now extended her role to include that of a Corporate Trainer, working for the London School of Massage in offering the corporate world an introduction to the world of holistic therapies.
Louis Divine
Thai Yoga Massage, Table Thai, Indian Head Massage and On-Site ChairMassage
Louis is a professional, fully qualified massage teacher, therapist and consultant specialising in Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Indian Head Massage and Deep Tissue Massage.
He's passionate about teaching and engages students with his confident, relaxed approach and broad knowledge. He first discovered therapeutic massage through his deep love of yoga after completing his yoga teacher training. He has a wide range of experience as a teacher and therapist and has trained for over 500 hours in Chang Mai (Nuad Bo Rarn Level I - 4), Amsterdam and London where he teaches several courses at the London School of Massage. He also works with L'Oreal's Biolage range in New York as a consultant creating massage treatments and techniques for their hair stylists to use in salons around the world.
Cecilia Ljunggren
Holistic Massage, Baby Massage, Deep Tissues, Hot Bamboo, Cupping
Cecilia developed a passion for equestrain sports at a young age, fostering a deep connection with physical well-being and an early interest in massage therapy. With years of experience working and travelling internationally, she recognised the desire for a career that offered flexibility and global reach.
After earning her Sports Massage Therapist Level 5 qualification, Cecilia established her own international business, offering a variety of services, including personalised massages and Baby Massage classes. Her passion for teaching emerged during her time as a Baby Massage instructor, inspiring her to furhter her career as a massage therapist.
Cecilia is dedicated to sharing her expertise in a warm and welcoming environment, where she fosters a deep appreciation for the profession. In addition to teaching the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage, Cecilia teaches courses in Baby Massage, Deep Tissue, Cupping and Hot Bamboo Therapy.
Flavia graduated in Business Economics, in Italy, but not long after realized that it was not the career path she desired. From a young age, she had been fascinated in the holistic approach to Sport and Well-being.
Flavia used to be a professional Latin dancer but sadly was forced to give up because of injury. Starting a rehabilitation program she develop a big interest in therapeutic massage therapies and Pilates practice, which then lead her to make a lifestyle change and qualify as a Holistic and Sport Massage Therapist and Pilates Instructor. She relocated to London from Italy in 2014 where she started her new career. She worked for Cowshed and Neal’s Yard where she developed interest in Facials Massage and skin care.
She currently works in two clinics across London. Flavia plans to continue her training path, but she is also very passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience.
Flavia teaches Facials Acupressure & Natural Face Lift Massage.
Diane Tan ITEC Reflexology, Reflexology for Preconception and Pregnancy, Deep Tissues, Lymphatic Drainage, Seated Accupressure Massage
Diane began training in Complementary Therapies in 2009, motivated by her desire for a new career path in which she could support, nurture and help others through the power of touch. She undertook her first course in Reflexology and immersed herself in the world of massage and healing. Diane knew this was the path for her and has never looked back.
Since then, Diane has studied a variery of massage and healing courses and has since gone on to work with the NHS to provide holistic therapies in hospices, worked with persons with learning disibilities and mental health difficulties, provided seated-acupressure massage for corporate clients, as well as having her own private practice.
Diane's passion for her profession and development led her to completing an Adult Education qualification, she has designed and taught a variety of bespoke complementary therapies since 2015. Now looking to reach a wider community and support the next generation of therapists, Diane is excited to join the London School of Massage team.
Andrea Molin
Dynamic Assisted Stretching, Deep Tissue
Andrea is a professional ballet dance and a fully qualified massage therapist and stretch therapy trainer.
Andrea studied ballet at I.A.L.S in Rome following which he bacame a professional dancer. He has worked in different ballet companies and danced soloist roles in several classic theatra prodcations (viz. 'The Sleeping Beauty', 'Cinderella','The Nutcracker'. He extended his training in a wide variety of dance styles (modern, contemporary, hip-hop, latin-american and musical) gained with national and international companies. During his professional career he also taught floor-barre classes in difference venues accress Europe (Madrid, Rome, London and others).
During his career, Andrea had already begun to extpand his knowledge about stretching techniques, providing benefits to the body as well as improving performance.
Andrea has graduated in many therapies including ITEC Sports Massage Level 5 and Spinal Articulation which he combines in his clinic to provide an all rounded and individulised treatment for his clients.
Andrea is a believer of the connection between body and mind and firmly believes in his job as a way to improve health and general well-being.
Yogesh Dave BSc. ITEC Massage, Indian Head Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Oncology Massage & Connective Tissue Massage
Yogesh initially trained and qualified within the Pharmaceutical Industry specialising in respiratory and cardiovascular medicines before embarking on his journey in complementary medicine.
Having sustained a serious back injury and benefitting greatly from massage therapy treatment, he decided to change his career path.
Yogesh has been qualified for over 16 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge having trained professionally in Massage, Sports Massage, Oncology Massage as well as other therapeutic disciplines.
He is currently researching the history and development of Connective Tissue Massage and will be delivering this revived therapeutic modality as a full diploma course.
Yogesh is a qualified teacher, as well as an Assessor and Internal Verifier for the Vocational Training Charitable Trust.
He teaches the diploma courses in Anatomy, Physiology & Holistic Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Indian Head Massage as well as running his own successful complementary clinic in the East Midlands, UK.
Ellie Lucy ITEC Massage, Aromatherapy, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Baby Massage Instructor, Thai Massage.
Before joining the London School of Massage, Ellie started her career in the Creative Industries. She discovered her passion of complementary therapies through use in her personal life and decided to embark on a career change in 2015. Soon after qualifying in Holistic Massage, Ellie became fascinated with the body and the use of therapies and natural remedies to help bring balance to the body and mind.
Studying at various schools in the UK and Thailand, she moved back to Kent in 2020 where she has her private practice. Ellie continues to be part of the London School of Massage as a trainer and centre coordinator. She teaches the VTCT Aromatherapy and ITEC Massage courses.
Her main passion lies with medicinal herbs and foods, sharing her Aromatherapy knowledge and massage experience. She is due to start her Herbal Medicine training with the aim of incorporating a fully holistic approach to her practice.
Previously a Computer Programmer and then a Wealth & Investment Management Consultant, Patsy brings her cheerful personality and dedication to great service to the London School of Massage as a Trainer.
Patsy was active in sport and dance from an early age taking part in athletics, distance running, volley ball, tennis and weight lifting. So her body has been through the paces and she understands the importance of staying healthy.
Patsy gained her certification in Hawaiian Lomi Lomi on the Island of Puna in Hawaii and in addition to this has an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage, a Diploma in Pregnancy Massage and a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Sport & Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy.