If you decided to become a massage therapist, the best way to make this wish real is to take special courses. But how to choose the right one among that variety of offers? Here are some issues to consider.

1. Your personal goals and career opportunities

Before you choose massage courses, it’s a good idea to check with yourself the question ‘What do I need them for and what is my purpose?’ It will help you find out the level and direction of skills you need. Massage schools usually offer a great variety of options, e.g. introduction course, professional course, hot stone massage, advanced back or neck & shoulders massage, relaxation course, etc. Your honest answer to this question will guide you while choosing the course that will meet your expectations and needs. Except matching your goals, it is important to choose a massage school that have a good reputation. And it’s not only about prestige. Applying for a job, you’ll be asked to provide a certificate that confirms your proficiency. A diploma from a well-trusted school will increase your chances of getting the position you want. How to find a good one? Just check its accreditation, license and certification, as well as its teachers’ credentials on its website. This way you’ll get not only valuable knowledge and skills, but the school with a good name as a background.

2. Cost of massage courses

One more important issue about choosing a massage school is its price list. Since there are different types and durations of courses, they require different levels of investment. Another factor is a school’s reputation: the higher the accreditation and number of certified teachers, the higher the price. But if you take into account that the cost of one massage therapy session varies from £50 to £75, paying for courses with high-quality service will be an eligible investment. Another issue you need to find out is what the price of the course covers. It’s important to know beforehand whether you will be provided with everything you need, or you’ll have to buy it at an extra charge. It may include massage supplies, books and other learning aids, massage table, etc.

3. How long it takes

Different types and levels of massage therapy require different time to master them. If it’s an introductory course giving its students basic skills and knowledge, it may take only one or two days. Professional massage courses require more commitment: they may last up to 10 months with learning sessions once or twice a week. It’s important to take into account not only general duration of a course, but its schedule as well. Some schools offer classes every morning or evening lasting a couple of hours. Others teach their students one or two full days a week. So, if you aren’t going to quit your current job, the schedule of courses must be convenient for you.

4. Online platform

In the world where everything tends to be virtual, online education is no more a wonder. It’s very convenient to learn at the time and place you want - from a cosy living room to a traffic jam. One more benefit is that you can revise new information just watching a video from your massage course or write to a teacher asking any questions you have. That’s why schools that have online educational platforms are much better to choose. Nevertheless, the specific nature of massage therapy requires physical presence of you and your teacher. Every movement of a therapist has to be well-trained and give the right effect with no damage. That’s why practical lessons with real examples cannot be replaced with online courses.

Why Bodyology massage school

Bodyology is a school of massage in the centre of London, UK, with unique expertise and modern educational system. We value quality and make our students real professionals. And here are some advantages helping us do it:

Approved quality

As it was said before, an important issue when applying for a job is a diploma of a trusted school. Bodyology’s double accreditation will definitely leave no doubts neither for you nor for your potential employer. And it’s not only about the UK: you’ll get a chance to be recognized abroad as well. A lot of healthcare centres trust our expertise in massage courses and offer good positions to our students.

Courses for any taste

We don’t believe that there is one massage technique suitable for everyone. That’s why there is a wide range of courses to choose in our school, depending on your experience and purposes. Only think of starting a career in massage therapy or need it just for your family? Then our introduction course will provide you with all necessary skills. But if you have a strong desire to master this art of healing to the tips of your fingers, then join our professional course and get a diploma! Before doing this you can try our free Open Class or meeting a tutor. For those who want to know and do more, we prepared a list of advanced massage courses on certain body parts or techniques.

Less theory, more practice

We don’t prefer getting our students bored with tons of theory. Our experienced tutors are eager to teach with real-life examples using visual aids. Classes are often held as discussions and there is always a practical part when everyone can train their skills. Online resource Bodyology’s Online Virtual Campus is a go-to thing for its students. Its secret is simple: videos of techniques, files to download and online support from teachers. This way you’ll be able to refresh gained during your massage course knowledge at any time and get help if you need it. World recognition High quality, modern methods and the philosophy of an individual approach to every client have led us to be included in the Top 10 list of world educational channels on YouTube and to the MassageBook list of 10 best massage educational sites. We are proud to have almost 48 thousand subscribers in YouTube from all over the world. Recognition of Urban Massage, the biggest massage agency in Europe, is also a privilege for us.

As you can see, our experienced teachers work hard to provide you with the most relevant knowledge and skills confirming their quality by the world standards. So, choose the best to be the first!