Pre & Post event massage 1-day accredited training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course overview


The Pre & Post Event Massage – 1-Day Accredited Course equips therapists with the specialist skills to prepare the body for peak performance and aid recovery after physical activity or competition.

You’ll learn how to adapt your massage techniques before, during, and after events to enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and promote faster recovery — making you an invaluable part of any athlete’s support team.

This course blends sports science principles with hands-on practical training, giving you real-world confidence to work with clients from weekend warriors to elite performers.

Who is this course for?

✔ Qualified massage therapists looking to expand into sports and event massage

✔ Fitness professionals or PTs adding recovery-based techniques to their services

✔ Therapists supporting athletic or active clients

✔ Ideal for those working in sports, gym, or clinic environments

What You Will Learn

📌 Principles and benefits of pre and post event massage

📌 How to adapt techniques for different stages of performance

📌 Timing, depth, and pace for optimal muscle response

📌 Common sports injuries and how to spot signs of fatigue

📌 Practical energising and recovery massage routines

📌 Client consultation, contraindications, and aftercare

COURSE BENEFITS

✨ Confidently deliver targeted event massage for athletes and active clients

✨ Add a new specialist service to your massage or sports therapy business

✨ Enhance your understanding of muscular performance and recovery

✨ Build your credibility with sports clubs, gyms, and events

✨ Accredited and insurable – recognised for CPD and professional practice

HOW THIS COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU

🚫 Struggle to adapt your massage for athletic clients?

→ Learn event-specific routines to enhance results and prevent injury.

🚫 Unsure when and how to apply pre vs post event massage?

→ Gain the knowledge to choose the right technique at the right time.

🚫 Want to work confidently with sports clients or event teams?

→ This course gives you practical, insurable skills to stand out.

Why Should You Book This Course?

💖 You’ll expand your expertise and attract a more active, performance-focused client base

💖 You’ll gain valuable skills that complement your sports or deep tissue work

💖 You’ll feel confident delivering professional pre and post event treatments anywhere

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

💬 “Do I need to be trained in massage already?”

✅ No – however, a massage qualification is recommended before taking this course OR, you must hold an anatomy and physiology qualification.


💬 “Is this suitable for fitness or martial arts professionals?”

✅ Yes – if you have experience working with athletes or active clients, you can attend this course.


💬 “Can I use these techniques in my regular massage sessions?”

✅ Absolutely – the skills you’ll learn can be adapted for any client who trains or exercises regularly.


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How This Course Works

📖 1-day in-person accredited training

📚 Includes theory, practical application, and full course manual

📜 Certificate issued on completion – fully accredited and insurable


Course Fee:

£197

(Pay in full or pay deposit)

Pay Deposit today

£98.50

Balance due:

£98.50
(Automatically paid one month later)

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon (2 days):

March '26 - Tues 17th


DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
1. A massage qualification is recommended
2. A&P qualification is required
(see our A&P course)
Course format:
1 day practicals + online learning modules + case studies
(6 treatments - 3 pre & 3 post)
Attendance:
1 day practical
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
Career potential:
Pre & Post event massage therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies & bring to the training, ie grapeseed oil or massage wax

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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