Think of upgrading your skills and mastering new techniques? Then you’re reading the right article! A deep tissue massage course is exactly what you need. Why? People like this kind of treatment for its effectiveness and good results. That’s why proficiency in this technique may attract more clients. Still aren’t sure? Let’s find out more about it.

Effect and benefits

They come from the nature of such treatment. Deep tissue massage deals with the bottom layers of muscles. Therapists use warm oils and sustained pressure to reach them. They also apply slow and deep strokes for this purpose. Think it’s too painful and people won’t like it? During the Bodyology course you’ll learn how to help this way, rather than just beat somebody’s back and cover it with bruises. Leaving the jokes aside, this kind of massage is a case when the method which seems to be painful at first sight, relieves ache.

What is its effect? This technique helps to treat strains, injuries of muscles and scar tissue. It won’t relax your clients like other methods but will reduce tension and stiffness. Breaking knots, it improves blood circulation and pressure. Apart from that, deep tissue massage is given to people who have disorders of muscles like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, immobility, back and neck ache, osteoarthritis, sciatica and postural problems.

Want to press and impress your clients? Using this kind of treatment, you’ll even be able to teach their bodies to repair themselves. While for them it will be like a miracle, you’ll just manipulate the connective tissues and make muscles return to their healthy state. Removing scars will help to ease movements as well. If you, in addition, educate your patients on how to prevent injuries in the future, they will be yours forever! Coming to get other kinds of massage, of course.

Just imagine, you’ll be able to help people with all these issues! How pleasant it will be to see so many thankful clients starting to live a pain-free life! Still aren’t sure deep tissue massage skills are what you need?

How it happens

Though it’s a special technique, the process of treatment is similar to other methods. Depending on the body part that needs the massage, you ask your patient to lie on the back or stomach. When you start, it’s hugely important to warm up muscles with a lighter touch. Only then get down to the deep pressure. Otherwise, bruises and unbearable pain will follow your clients throughout the series of treatment (if they dare to come back, of course). During the sessions, you may apply kneading and stroking using all parts of your arms like elbows, fingers and forearms for the proper result.

Think that’s all? No! Good therapists advise how to prepare to the deep tissue massage and what to do after it. The first question you need to ask a patient is what the problem area is, causes of pain or injury, and whether he or she has any other diseases. This kind of treatment may be unsuitable in some cases and worsen the issue. You can read about them below. If this technique isn’t what your client needs, suggest another way to solve the problem.

One more recommendation you can give is not to eat a lot before the appointment. Since you’ll use intense pressure, it will be hard for the stomach to process a large amount of food and may cause unexpected turns. Just like for any other kind of massage, a patient’s body should be relaxed. That’s why advise him or her to arrive a few minutes earlier to unwind, calm down and prepare for the session.

After deep tissue massage people may feel slight soreness or stiffness for one or two days. You can recommend them to put something cold, wrapped in a towel, over those areas. To speed up the recovery, advise drinking more water ‒ it helps to get rid of toxins. Did you know that treatment can be pleasant and tasty? At least in part: blueberries help to deal with stress after deep pressure due to antioxidants and ascorbic acid they contain. Anyway, ask clients to contact you if they have severe pain or feel bad. They’ll appreciate your care and attentiveness.

Still think it’s dangerous?

In some cases it can be. Deep tissue massage may cause injuries or side effects if it was given not professionally or to a person who has certain diseases. That’s why you need to be careful.

How to know that this technique will be safe for your patient? Ask him or her to consult with a doctor first. It’s better to apply another type of massage for people who have blood clots, bleeding disorder, cancer, osteoporosis, fragile bones or fractures, hernia or for pregnant women. Skin problems like wounds, especially open, any kind of infection, bruises, inflammation and rashes are also contraindications to such treatment. It’s also not a good idea for those who have recently had surgery or chemical drug therapy.

What can happen? Deep tissue massage in these cases may cause detaching of clots, haematoma, bruises, spreading of skin infections, injuries of bones, nerve lesions or aggravate existing health problems. Sounds horrible, isn’t it? But we can help you deal with fear. During the Bodyology course you’ll learn how to use this technique right and with no pain or damage for patients.

For everyday pleasure?

Well, it is good to have a lot of clients, but it’s important to think about their health first. Intense pressure can be harmful if you apply it too often. The frequency of such sessions depends on symptoms and medical conditions: whether it’s chronic pain, injury or more complicated disease.

This kind of massage helps not only treat disorders but maintain muscles as well. Athletes need it to protect soft tissues against damages, prepare them for physical activity or speed up recovery. In this case, therapists make appointments individually for every sportsman. The same is for people with certain diseases. If it’s just as a precaution, a monthly session will be enough.

Bodyology deep tissue massage course

Mastering this technique is beneficial due to its effectiveness and … people just like it. This method helps to reach lower layers of muscles and thus to relieve chronic pain. That’s why it’s in great demand among clients. During the course you’ll learn all aspects of giving this kind of massage from highly-experienced tutors. Are you ready to become a high-end specialist?

Bodyology school is famous for its unique approach to teaching. We use active learning methods that involve every student in the process of studying. Cutting corners is against our principles, so, you’ll get everything you need to the uttermost: from theoretical knowledge to rich practical experience. The course is taught by the school’s founder Dror Steiner. Firstly he will demonstrate the technique, and then students will exercise in pairs. The tutors won’t leave you alone, they will supervise this process. Afterwards, you’ll also be able to use our online platform with all videos and necessary files.

What exactly will you learn? That deep tissue massage can be pain-free for your clients! Apart from that, you’ll know what benefits this method can bring, as well as how to use a variety of techniques, your body weight, and different parts of arms. Our multifaceted also includes the ways to measure your effectiveness and deal with emotional factors. You can learn more about it following the link.

Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? We also think so! Let’s count the advantages: the most requested technique, helps with the issues other methods can’t cope with, upgrading of skills, active and unforgettable learning, world-class tutors, online support, thankful and loyal clients. What’s not to like? Enrol for the deep tissue massage course here.