Take care of your body while you take care of others<\/strong><\/p>\n As a massage therapist, your own body is your most important tool<\/strong>. This course gives you the strategies to work efficiently, painlessly and sustainably – so you can deliver excellence to your clients year after year.<\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Optimal bench and body position<\/strong> Power without overload<\/strong> Dynamic movement<\/strong> Ergonomics in clinic interiors<\/strong> Long-term strategies<\/strong> With proper ergonomics, you’ll work smarter, not harder – and create a work life that lasts as long as your passion for massage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Clinic guidance” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Build confidence, trust… and repeat customers<\/p>\n Get equipped for the entire client journey – from the first greeting at reception to follow-up visits and ongoing record keeping.<\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Before and aftercare<\/strong> Re-booking with value<\/strong> Journaling made easy<\/strong> Basic Health Law & GDPR<\/strong> As an AM student, you can sign up for our Business Builder<\/strong> at no extra cost. Here you get hands-on tools to help you:<\/p>\n Found and register your business<\/strong> Market yourself in a targeted way<\/strong> Get your finances under control<\/strong> During the course, you will work on your own business idea<\/strong> and get feedback from both teachers and guest experts. The result? A clear plan that makes it easy to open the doors when you have your diploma in hand.<\/p>\n Combine strong professionalism with sharp business acumen – and build a clinic where both you and your clients thrive.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Customer internship” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n From training table to real clients<\/strong><\/p>\n Now you translate theory and training into real treatments<\/strong> in the school’s open clinic.<\/p>\n It happens in the customer practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n Live sessions with real clients<\/strong> Supervisor by your side<\/strong> Joint evaluation<\/strong> Ethics & professional behavior<\/strong> Customer reception and sales<\/strong> The client internship is your safe stepping stone to the real world, where you gain confidence and routine before opening the door to your own clinic.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Meridian theory & the 5 elements” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Understanding the body’s energy pathways and the 5 elements<\/strong><\/p>\n The meridians and the five elements are the very foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Learning to “read” the flow of energy (Qi) through these pathways gives you a whole new perspective on pain, imbalances and healing – and a powerful complement to your Western anatomy knowledge. <\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n The meridian map from head to toe<\/strong> Yin\/Yang logic & 5-Element cycle<\/strong> Practical application in massage<\/strong> The Bridge to Western Anatomy<\/strong> Meridian teachings give you an extra “diagnostic layer” that opens up new treatment options when classical anatomy alone does not explain the client’s problem.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#232323″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#0a1f3e” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#232323″ toggle_font=”|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” width=”100%” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Reflexology” open=”on” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||”]Treatment of the musculoskeletal system with reflexology massage. We teach joint release of the different joints in the body, why we do it and how. Before treatment, we do various tests to determine if treatment is needed. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Understanding pain” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]Learn to understand different types of pain and learn more about approaches to treatment.<\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pulsation” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Functional Neurology” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Learn to understand the nervous system and the signals sent to the musculoskeletal system. Sometimes the wrong signals are sent, and you’ll learn through simple exercises how to correct these wrong signals in your clients. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Treatment techniques” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n You will learn to understand and perform several treatment techniques, such as pulsation and stretching, in close collaboration between client and therapist.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#232323″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#0a1f3e” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” admin_label=”Harmonika” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” body_text_color=”#232323″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” width=”100%” custom_margin=”-1px|||||” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Anatomy and Physiology (200 hours)” open=”on” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#0a1f3e” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_color=”#232323″ global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||”]<\/p>\n Blended learning for maximum flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n Get the in-depth theory knowledge you need without being stuck in long classrooms. Our blended learning format combines short, focused teaching days with self-paced, multimedia-based e-learning, so you can fit your study around your schedule. <\/p>\n This is how the process works:<\/strong><\/p>\n One training day per topic<\/strong> e-learning with interactive resources<\/strong> Books at nursing level<\/strong> Why blended learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n Flexibility:<\/strong> Study when it suits you – without losing the important sparring with your teacher and fellow students.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Higher retention:<\/strong> Video, images and quizzes activate multiple learning channels for better recall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Effective class time:<\/strong> The questions are sharp because you’ve read ahead – and the instructor can go in-depth on your specific challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n With this blended learning format, you get the same academic rigor of a professional program – but in a form that suits the busy life of a future practitioner.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pathology & Pharmacology (100 hours)” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Blended learning for safe, secure care<\/strong><\/p>\n Understand the body’s disease processes and the medications your clients may be taking so you can treat responsibly and advise wisely. The course follows the same flexible blended-learning model<\/strong> as Anatomy & Physiology: short, concentrated teaching days combined with self-directed e-learning based on the recognized textbook system from nursing education (only those topics relevant to manual therapists). <\/p>\n With blended learning in Pathology & Pharmacology, you gain deep theoretical insights without compromising on flexibility – and you can put knowledge into safe practice from day one on the bench.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Psychology” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Health psychology tools for the professional practitioner<\/strong><\/p>\n This course does not<\/strong> make you a psychologist in 50 hours – nor is it meant to. The aim is to give you a solid, practical insight into the health psychology<\/strong> aspects of stress, anxiety, pain and other stresses so you can communicate confidently, support the client optimally and know when it’s time to refer.<\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Reactions to stress<\/strong> Communication in the clinic<\/strong> Health psychology models<\/strong> Danger signs & boundaries<\/strong> The practitioner role<\/strong> The Psychology course doesn’t give you a therapist certificate, but a language and tools that make your physical treatments safer, more holistic – and significantly more effective.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Functional neurology” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]Learn more about coordination, balance and endurance from the neuroanatomy (cerebellum). You will also learn about cerebellar functions and core muscle function, as well as rehabilitation for a malfunctioning cerebellum. <\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Myofascial Release” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Myofascia is the connective tissue around muscles that can become tight and rigid. <\/span><\/p>\n Many people experience this tension as stiffness or as muscles that won’t relax and in some cases it causes a burning sensation. <\/span> [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Sports acupuncture \/ Dry Needling” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Needle precise, heal faster<\/strong><\/p>\n Dry Needling is the modern, Western version of acupuncture: thin, sterile needles are placed directly into trigger points and tight fascial lines to relax muscle tissue, reduce pain and accelerate recovery – especially in athletes.<\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Neurophysiology & Evidence<\/strong> Safe needle handling<\/strong> Precise point localization<\/strong> Integrated treatment protocol<\/strong> Acute & Chronic Sports Injuries<\/strong> Client communication<\/strong> Sports acupuncture\/dry needling gives you a highly precise tool that can release deep tension in minutes and give your clients a significantly shorter path from injury to peak performance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#232323″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#0a1f3e” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” body_text_color=”#232323″ background_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Myofascial Release” open=”on” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||”]<\/p>\n Free the fascia, amplify the results<\/strong><\/p>\n Elastic, well-functioning fascia is the key to free movement and long-term pain relief. This module gives you the specialized tools to target the connective tissue – both with your hands and with moving cupping<\/em> (Silicone cups). <\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fascia function & importance<\/strong> Manual connective tissue technique<\/strong> Moving cupping (Silicone cups)<\/strong> Indications & contraindications<\/strong> Client communication<\/strong> Releasing the fascia will increase mobility, reduce pain and make your other treatments even more effective – a must-have in every masseuse’s toolbox.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Stretch Massage Therapy” open_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Extend muscles, extend results<\/strong><\/p>\n Add dynamic and static stretching to your treatments and give clients the tools to maintain the effect at home.<\/p>\n You will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Find the right bench height, foot position and weight distribution to use the strength of your legs and core instead of straining your hands and lower back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Techniques to generate pressure with body weight, elbows and forearms – and spare fingers, wrists and shoulders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Learn to “dance” around the couch with fluid steps and correct knee and hip flexion to make your treatment both precise and energy efficient.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
From chair height to tool placement, we explore how small adjustments can increase comfort and reduce wear and tear on your body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Get a personalized ergonomics plan to ensure you can handle a full booking schedule without going down in pain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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How to welcome professionally, conduct a structured pre-consultation and give concrete home advice to increase the effect of your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Learn natural, value-adding techniques to recommend the next visit so that the client understands the benefits and voluntarily books again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Handy forms and digital solutions that make your notes quick to write – and easy to use for planning and documentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Get to grips with all the legalities required for RAB approval and VAT exemption: consent, data security, storage and reporting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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CVR, insurance, contracts and all the practicalities that might otherwise seem overwhelming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
<\/strong>Define your unique message, visual expression and tone of voice so that clients remember you<\/em> in the crowd.<\/li>\n
Social media, local collaborations, Google reviews – we show you what’s working for massage therapists right now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Reasons to choose accounting software, pricing strategies, VAT and tax so you stay on top from day one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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You treat people from the outside and experience how the techniques work on different body types and issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
An experienced trainer is on hand, ready to answer questions and provide constructive feedback to help you develop safely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
After each session, we review the process together – what worked, what can be refined – so the learning sticks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
We discuss confidentiality, boundaries and respectful communication so you feel safe from the first handshake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Learn how to welcome the client, explain the treatment plan and present rebooking and add-ons in an honest, value-adding way.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Location, direction and function of the 12 main meridians as well as the Ren and Du channels – and how they relate to specific organs and muscles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Understand how wood, fire, earth, metal and water interact and how imbalances show up as muscle tension, pain or emotional patterns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Integrate meridian strokes, acupressure points and elemental thinking into your existing techniques for deeper, more holistic results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
See how meridian pathways overlap with fascia lines and trigger point patterns and use combined knowledge for more precise treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nusing special massage and pressure techniques primarily on the feet. Combine reflexology with your massage for optimal effect. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”5-point acupuncture” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]To increase the effect of your treatment and\/or as a treatment for stress. Also used to treat various addictions (this is the same as NADA) <\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Understanding joints – Pelvis and spine” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n\n
The trainer will go through key points, demonstrate models and you will have the opportunity to ask all your questions face-to-face.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
After the class day, dive deeper into the material via illustrated chapters, animation videos, assignments and quizzes that ensure the theory is translated into understanding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
We use the same recognized basic books as the nursing education – only with the topics that are not relevant to manual therapy excluded. The result is depth where massage therapists need it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Understand how body and mind interact in stress, chronic pain and anxiety – and how it affects the client’s experience of your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Active listening, open questions, mirroring and a clear framework so that the client feels heard and safe from the first minute.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Biopsychosocial approach, coping strategies and placebo mechanisms – theory that makes sense with real people.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Learn to spot red flags such as widespread anxiety, signs of depression or somatization, where manual therapy alone is not enough – and when you should refer to a doctor or psychologist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Professional boundaries, self-care and ethics – look after yourself while you look after others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/span>There is a strong focus on the manual and many different treatment techniques will be introduced and applied to the whole body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Understand how needle stimulation affects motor endplates, increases blood flow and triggers central pain modulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Hygiene, contraindications, angles and depths – so you work efficiently and risk-free.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Learn how to find and treat the most relevant trigger points in the neck, arms, hips, legs and lower legs – including referenced pain zones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Combine dry needling with physiurgical massage, stretching or cupping for faster tissue healing and better mobility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Tailor needle treatment for fiber tears, tendinopathies and myofascial pain to get athletes back in the game ASAP.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Explain procedure, emotion and expected reaction so that even needle skeptics feel comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Understand how connective tissue binds muscles, nerves and organs together – and why restrictions here can cause stiffness, reduced performance and pain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Slow, deep strokes and stretches that break down adhesions, increase glide and restore elasticity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Use vacuum cups dynamically over fascia lines to quickly increase blood flow, release trigger points and stimulate lymphatic drainage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
When is connective tissue massage the best option – and when should you choose another method?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Explain the process and any temporary marks from the cups so the client feels comfortable and informed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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