Pressure Point Sports Massage
Training to inspire and educate
Know Pain, Know Gain
Evidence-based, pain, science, confidence
Take your understanding of pain to the next level with this practical, evidence-informed one-day course. Explore how pain works, why it doesn't always reflect tissue damage, and how the nervous system, emotions and previous experiences can influence what someone feels. Learn how to communicate with clients without creating fear, recognise protective responses and adapt your massage treatments to support confidence and movement. Gain practical tools to help clients feel heard, understood and empowered, while developing a more modern, progressive approach to sports massage.
Course Content:
-
Understand pain science and how the brain and nervous system influence pain
-
Explore the difference between pain and tissue damage
-
Recognise protective responses, fear avoidance and nervous system sensitivity
-
Understand the impact of stress, emotions, beliefs and previous experiences
-
Develop effective communication and avoid language that can create fear
-
Apply modern pain science to massage, graded exposure and client confidence
-
Use movement therapeutically and build confidence with exercise
What to Bring:
-
2 medium/large towels and 1 hand towel (and couch cover if you have one)
-
Lunch (although there is a Sainsburys about 2 minutes walk from the clinic)
-
Comfortable clothing (and shorts)
Assessment & Coursework:
-
Observations & feedback during the session
-
No coursework
Pre-Requisites:
-
Students must be 18 years or older (no maximum age!)
-
Level 3 Sports Massage or Body Massage