Swedish massage 2-day accredited
training course - BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course Overview
Learn the foundational skills of Swedish Massage in just 2 days with our accredited, hands-on training. Whether you're starting from scratch or adding massage to your existing treatments, this course gives you the skills and confidence to offer full-body massage, using the classic Swedish massage techniques, immediately — backed by certification and insurability.

Who is this course for?
✔ Beginners, no experience required, you will need an anatomy & physiology qualification, which can be studied alongside this course
✔ Career changers or those re-entering the workforce
✔ Beauty/holistic therapists adding massage to their treatment menu
✔ Self-employed therapists wanting new revenue streams

What You Will Learn
📌 Full-body Swedish massage routine and how to adapt it for relaxation and uplifting
📌The classic Swedish massage techniques – effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration and friction
📌 Health & safety, hygiene and contraindications
📌 Client care, consultation and aftercare
📌 Safe use of massage oils
📌 Professional standards and code of ethics

Course Benefits
✨ Start earning from massage quickly
✨ Feel confident working with clients
✨ Learn in a supportive & friendly, environment
✨ Accredited and insurable qualification
✨ Can be used as a stepping stone toward a Level 3 diploma qualification too

How This Course Will Benefit You
🚫 No clue where to start? → We walk you through every step
🚫 Low confidence? → Learn in a small group with personalised tutor support
🚫 Worried about legality? → This course is fully accredited and insurable (we ALWAYS require our students to source or check with their current insurers BEFORE enrolling on any of our courses)

Why Should You Book This Course?
💖 You’ll feel confident offering a complete full body massage treatment
💖 You'll be able to create a calm, supportive career working with clients
💖 You'll open doors to more advanced training or a new business path

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
💬 “I don’t have time to study right now.”
✅ This course runs over 2 practical days with home study theory that’s self-paced to fit into your work/life schedule.
💬 “I’m not sure if this is right for me.”
✅ It’s perfect for complete beginners — no prior experience needed (A&P qualification can be studied alongside).
💬 “Is this worth the investment?”
✅ Yes! You’ll gain a skill you can use straight away to start earning or treating family/friends quickly.

How This Course Works
📖 2-day practical training + online self-study learning + case studies
📚 Includes theory, demo, and full treatment practice
📜 Accredited and insurable certificate upon completion (always check with your insurer prior to booking the course for peace of mind)

💡 Ready to learn massage in just 2 days?
👉 Enrol today and start your new holistic journey.

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Course Fee:

£397

(Pay in full or in 2 months)

Pay Deposit today

£198.50

Balance due:

£198.50
(Automatically paid one month later)

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

Course dates & venues


Bideford, Devon (2 days):

April '25 - Wed 9th & Thurs 10th
OR
 June '25 - Wed 25th & Thurs 26th


Also available in Plymouth, Devon

&

Wisbech, Norfolk (2 days):

Please ask for next available dates

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
A&P qualification is required
(see our A&P course)
Course format:
2 day practicals + online learning modules + case studies (5 treatments)
Attendance:
2 day practicals
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
PBD - Professional Beauty Direct
The CMA - The Complementary Medical Association
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 oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies & bring to the training, ie grapeseed oil

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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