Specialist Massage Certification
Why you should study with us
Specialist Massage Certification
The Specialist Massage Course is perfect for students who are interested in working as a massage therapist. This course will prepare you for everything you need to know to successfully begin a career in this field.
Massage therapy focuses on relieving pain and making clients feel better using basic techniques. As you work through this course, you will learn how to implement specialized techniques into your massage therapy practice. These skills will help to further your client's pain relief and comfort.
When you take this online course, the information is available to you whenever and wherever you need it. You can study at your own pace and access course information 24 hours a day. Some students even work full time while studying, which helps them to achieve an ideal balance whilst working towards their dream.
To access this course, you will require a device that allows you to use the internet. As you go through your training, you will find the short, flexible modules incredibly easy to navigate. If you find you have questions, however, you can access online support while you train.
Before receiving your certification, you must complete and pass a multiple-choice exam. After successfully passing your course, you can download your certification right from home. If you prefer, we can post it to you for an additional cost.
What You Will Learn
The Specialist Massage Course will cover the following information:
- Effective massage therapy treatments and how they work
- About human anatomy and what it means
- The equipment that is used in massage therapy
- The different massage techniques you will use
- Sports massage
- Anti-cellulite massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Medical massage
- Baby massage
Benefits of the Specialist Massage Certification
When you work towards earning your specialist massage certification, you will benefit from the following:
- The ability to study from anywhere at any time that works for you, as long as there is an internet connection.
- Study at your own pace, regardless of how long the course takes to complete, you will still pass.
- You can train from your PC, tablet or mobile phone.
- You benefit from easy to manage modules, which help to make studying a gratifying experience.
- Online support is available to help you stay on the right track.
- Access to a comprehensive syllabus, which puts you on the fast track to becoming a specialty massage therapist.
- Gain prospects while applying for work in the industry.
- Receive a certification that is respected in the industry.
- A pricing structure that is affordable.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What massage therapy is and about the heritage/ traditions of massage therapy
- How effective massage therapy can be as treatment and how it works
- The different types of massages and the different techniques they use
- What psychological and physical effects massage therapy has on the body
- About human anatomy and what it means
- All about the central nervous system and the role it plays in the body
- About the structure of the skeletal system and where to locate specific parts of the body
- About the different systems in the body
- About the equipment that is used in massage therapy
- How to use the equipment required for the job
- The different types of oil that can be used
- About the structure of massage tables and how to use them properly
- What kind of massage techniques you can use throughout your career
- About the different types of massage strokes that are used
- What other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- About reflexology and how to treat different parts of the body
- What a sports massage is and what it encompasses
- Why people will need sports massage therapy
- How to give a proper sports massage
- How to identify common problems in the anatomy associated with sports massage treatment
- What cellulite is and how it is caused
- How Anti-cellulite massage therapy works
- How to give an anti-cellulite massage
- What to avoid when giving an anti-cellulite massage
- The advantages this can give to pregnant women
- Necessary precautions to ensure maximum safety for clients and yourself
- Who should avoid pregnancy massage
- An in depth look on how to give a pregnancy massage
- The importance of being able to accommodate for special groups
- How to give a medical massage to specific groups
- How massage therapy can help different types of illnesses
- Extra precautions that you may need to take
- How to give a baby massage
- What to avoid when giving a baby massage
- How it can benefit both mother and baby
- The techniques that should be used
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Specialist Massage Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I completed the international massage diploma months ago and love to keep revisiting modules. I learn something new each and every time because there’s such a wealth of information presented in a beautifully user-friendly way with excellent videos to accompany each massage technique.
I’m already a working massage therapist, who enjoys attending short courses to up-skill and be able to provide my clients with more value. And ‘The New Skills Academy’ massage course is simply one of the best investments I’ve made in my ongoing professional development.
I’m now a whizz at facial massage (something they didn’t teach at massage school) and Lomi-Lomi too! Highly recommended!
Bee Scott
This course thoroughly improved my knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. I found the modules on meetings, appointments and tasks the most informative. I’m sure these will all have a direct impact on my day to day working life.
If you do not already have a basic understanding of Outlook then the first few modules in particular will be very helpful to you as they cover the fundamentals extremely well.
There is also more advanced options for those who are at that level.
The course is very easy to follow, the tutorial videos are extremely well put together and you can learn at your own pace.
Jordan Grierson
The course is well written and broken down into easy sections, there is a test at the end of each module. This course is good if you're looking at a new career or even just want a better understanding of exercise, I would recommend the course for for either.
The web site is easy to navigate, I would recommend this for some one wanting to start a career in the fitness industry.
Lisa Hayden
I had been interested in learning about face painting as I am a makeup artist myself. I decided to do this course as a cheaper alternative to going to a school to learn.
This course takes you through all the tips and techniques of face painting from starting your own business to essentials for your kit and popular face painting designs which are easy to follow. The instructor is very clear and breaks down the face painting into several steps.
Since completing this course I have been face painting for children’s parties and other events earning good money for my services. Thank you for this course it has been fantastic!
Anahita Roshna
This short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.
I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.
The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.
Caroline Gray
I rate this course very highly as this is a very in-depth informative online course that increased my knowledge in Marketing and has given me plenty of useful information to apply to my work.
It had a good framework of information followed by a worksheet so that you could test the knowledge that you’ve just learned. It provided a great deal of information broken down into easy to digest sections and was good value for money as well.
I would definitely recommend this course to others and I know that my brother has taken another course using this website also.
Hannah Pugh
Specialist Massage Certification
The Specialist Massage Course is perfect for students who are interested in working as a massage therapist. This course will prepare you for everything you need to know to successfully begin a career in this field.
Massage therapy focuses on relieving pain and making clients feel better using basic techniques. As you work through this course, you will learn how to implement specialized techniques into your massage therapy practice. These skills will help to further your client's pain relief and comfort.
When you take this online course, the information is available to you whenever and wherever you need it. You can study at your own pace and access course information 24 hours a day. Some students even work full time while studying, which helps them to achieve an ideal balance whilst working towards their dream.
To access this course, you will require a device that allows you to use the internet. As you go through your training, you will find the short, flexible modules incredibly easy to navigate. If you find you have questions, however, you can access online support while you train.
Before receiving your certification, you must complete and pass a multiple-choice exam. After successfully passing your course, you can download your certification right from home. If you prefer, we can post it to you for an additional cost.
What You Will Learn
The Specialist Massage Course will cover the following information:
- Effective massage therapy treatments and how they work
- About human anatomy and what it means
- The equipment that is used in massage therapy
- The different massage techniques you will use
- Sports massage
- Anti-cellulite massage
- Pregnancy massage
- Medical massage
- Baby massage
Benefits of the Specialist Massage Certification
When you work towards earning your specialist massage certification, you will benefit from the following:
- The ability to study from anywhere at any time that works for you, as long as there is an internet connection.
- Study at your own pace, regardless of how long the course takes to complete, you will still pass.
- You can train from your PC, tablet or mobile phone.
- You benefit from easy to manage modules, which help to make studying a gratifying experience.
- Online support is available to help you stay on the right track.
- Access to a comprehensive syllabus, which puts you on the fast track to becoming a specialty massage therapist.
- Gain prospects while applying for work in the industry.
- Receive a certification that is respected in the industry.
- A pricing structure that is affordable.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What massage therapy is and about the heritage/ traditions of massage therapy
- How effective massage therapy can be as treatment and how it works
- The different types of massages and the different techniques they use
- What psychological and physical effects massage therapy has on the body
- About human anatomy and what it means
- All about the central nervous system and the role it plays in the body
- About the structure of the skeletal system and where to locate specific parts of the body
- About the different systems in the body
- About the equipment that is used in massage therapy
- How to use the equipment required for the job
- The different types of oil that can be used
- About the structure of massage tables and how to use them properly
- What kind of massage techniques you can use throughout your career
- About the different types of massage strokes that are used
- What other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- About reflexology and how to treat different parts of the body
- What a sports massage is and what it encompasses
- Why people will need sports massage therapy
- How to give a proper sports massage
- How to identify common problems in the anatomy associated with sports massage treatment
- What cellulite is and how it is caused
- How Anti-cellulite massage therapy works
- How to give an anti-cellulite massage
- What to avoid when giving an anti-cellulite massage
- The advantages this can give to pregnant women
- Necessary precautions to ensure maximum safety for clients and yourself
- Who should avoid pregnancy massage
- An in depth look on how to give a pregnancy massage
- The importance of being able to accommodate for special groups
- How to give a medical massage to specific groups
- How massage therapy can help different types of illnesses
- Extra precautions that you may need to take
- How to give a baby massage
- What to avoid when giving a baby massage
- How it can benefit both mother and baby
- The techniques that should be used
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Specialist Massage Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I completed the international massage diploma months ago and love to keep revisiting modules. I learn something new each and every time because there’s such a wealth of information presented in a beautifully user-friendly way with excellent videos to accompany each massage technique.
I’m already a working massage therapist, who enjoys attending short courses to up-skill and be able to provide my clients with more value. And ‘The New Skills Academy’ massage course is simply one of the best investments I’ve made in my ongoing professional development.
I’m now a whizz at facial massage (something they didn’t teach at massage school) and Lomi-Lomi too! Highly recommended!
Bee Scott
This course thoroughly improved my knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. I found the modules on meetings, appointments and tasks the most informative. I’m sure these will all have a direct impact on my day to day working life.
If you do not already have a basic understanding of Outlook then the first few modules in particular will be very helpful to you as they cover the fundamentals extremely well.
There is also more advanced options for those who are at that level.
The course is very easy to follow, the tutorial videos are extremely well put together and you can learn at your own pace.
Jordan Grierson
The course is well written and broken down into easy sections, there is a test at the end of each module. This course is good if you're looking at a new career or even just want a better understanding of exercise, I would recommend the course for for either.
The web site is easy to navigate, I would recommend this for some one wanting to start a career in the fitness industry.
Lisa Hayden
I had been interested in learning about face painting as I am a makeup artist myself. I decided to do this course as a cheaper alternative to going to a school to learn.
This course takes you through all the tips and techniques of face painting from starting your own business to essentials for your kit and popular face painting designs which are easy to follow. The instructor is very clear and breaks down the face painting into several steps.
Since completing this course I have been face painting for children’s parties and other events earning good money for my services. Thank you for this course it has been fantastic!
Anahita Roshna
This short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.
I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.
The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.
Caroline Gray
I rate this course very highly as this is a very in-depth informative online course that increased my knowledge in Marketing and has given me plenty of useful information to apply to my work.
It had a good framework of information followed by a worksheet so that you could test the knowledge that you’ve just learned. It provided a great deal of information broken down into easy to digest sections and was good value for money as well.
I would definitely recommend this course to others and I know that my brother has taken another course using this website also.
Hannah Pugh
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