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Warm bamboo massage 1-day accredited training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

Learn Warm Bamboo Massage and add a luxurious, warming treatment to your massage therapy menu.

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Course overview

Course dates & venues


Bideford, Devon:


Oct'26 - Mon 5th


Also available in Plymouth, Devon

DATES  ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE
No refunds are given

Our 1-day Warm Bamboo Massage accredited course is designed for qualified massage therapists who want to expand their treatment skills and offer clients something a little different.

Warm bamboo massage uses specially designed bamboo tools of different shapes and sizes alongside massage techniques to roll, knead and work across the muscles. The warmth of the bamboo combined with flowing massage movements can create a deeply relaxing treatment while allowing the therapist to work effectively without relying solely on their hands and thumbs.

This practical bamboo massage training course will teach you how to safely prepare and use warm bamboo tools and incorporate them into a professional massage treatment.

Who is the Warm Bamboo Massage Course For?
This course is ideal for:
🌿 Qualified massage therapists wanting to expand their treatment menu
🌿 Holistic therapists looking for a new massage CPD treatment
🌿 Spa and salon therapists wanting to offer a luxury massage experience
🌿 Mobile or self-employed massage therapists looking for an additional treatment
🌿 Therapists who want techniques that can help reduce reliance on their hands, fingers and thumbs
🌿 Massage therapists wanting to continue developing their professional skills

Entry requirement: You must already hold a recognised massage qualification. If you are unsure whether your existing qualification meets the entry requirements, please contact us before booking.

What Will I Learn?
During your Warm Bamboo Massage training, you will explore:
🎋 The principles and benefits of warm bamboo massage
🎋 Health, safety and professional considerations
🎋 Contraindications and treatment considerations
🎋 Selecting and preparing bamboo massage tools
🎋 Safe heating and use of bamboo tools
🎋 How to incorporate bamboo into massage treatments
🎋 Rolling, kneading and pressure techniques
🎋 Adapting pressure and techniques for different areas of the body
🎋 Creating a flowing warm bamboo massage treatment
🎋 Client consultation and treatment planning
🎋 Appropriate client aftercare

The course combines underpinning knowledge with hands-on practical training, helping you develop the confidence to introduce warm bamboo massage into your existing therapy practice.

Why Add Warm Bamboo Massage to Your Treatment Menu?
For established therapists, professional development doesn't always mean completely retraining.

Sometimes, adding a new specialist technique to the skills you already have can help you refresh your treatment menu and give existing and new clients another reason to book.

Warm bamboo massage can help you:
💆Introduce a distinctive spa-inspired massage treatment
💆Add value to your existing massage services
💆Offer an alternative to traditional hands-only massage
💆Create seasonal packages and luxury treatment upgrades
💆Appeal to clients looking for warming, relaxing massage treatments
💆Continue developing your skills as a professional massage therapist

Because the bamboo tools can be used to perform a variety of massage movements, they can also help therapists vary how they apply pressure during treatments rather than relying entirely on their hands and thumbs.

What Are the Benefits of Warm Bamboo Massage?
Warm bamboo massage may help clients experience:

✨Deep relaxation
✨A warming and comforting treatment experience
✨Relief from muscular tension
✨Improved feelings of flexibility and mobility
✨Increased local circulation
✨Reduced feelings of muscular stiffness
✨An enhanced sense of wellbeing

Treatment should always be adapted to the individual client following an appropriate consultation.

🎓 Accredited Warm Bamboo Massage Training
On successful completion of the course and required assessment, you will receive your Warm Bamboo Massage accredited course certificate.

This course is designed as continuing professional development for therapists who already hold an appropriate massage qualification.

As requirements can vary between insurers and professional associations, we recommend checking that your insurer will cover Warm Bamboo Massage before adding the treatment to your professional services.

⏱ Course at a Glance
Course: Warm Bamboo Massage
Format: Practical training
Duration: 1 day
Level: Post-qualification massage training / CPD
Entry requirement: Recognised massage qualification
Certification: Accredited certificate following successful completion
Ideal for: Massage therapists, holistic therapists, spa therapists and complementary therapists

Turn Your Existing Massage Skills Into More Treatment Opportunities
Already qualified in massage?

Warm Bamboo Massage is an opportunity to build on the skills you already have rather than starting again.

You could offer it as:

💼 A standalone warm bamboo massage
💼 A premium massage option
💼 A seasonal autumn or winter treatment
💼 Part of a relaxation or wellbeing package
💼 An upgrade to an existing massage appointment

One day of professional development could give you a treatment you continue offering for years to come.

Ready to Learn Warm Bamboo Massage?

Book your Warm Bamboo Massage 1-Day Accredited Course and add another professional treatment to your massage therapy toolkit.

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Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
A massage qualification

Not qualified in massage yet?
View our massage courses here:
* Swedish massage 2-day accredited course
* VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage course
Course format:
1 day practical + online learning modules + case studies (3 treatments)
Attendance:
1 day practical
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
PBD - Professional beauty direct
Career potential:
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 equipment in order to carry out your case studies and bring to your training. i.e., bamboo kit, massage medium (ie grapeseed oil)

We are an affiliate of Vulsini, suppliers of bamboo kits, click here to view and purchase your kit with a discount code - HTT919​ - www.vulsini.com

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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