Advanced Deep Tissue Massage CPD Course

Enhance your techniques with advanced deep tissue massage skills. This 2 day FHT-accredited course provides 10 CPD points.

Course Overview

This dynamic two day course had been designed drawing upon thousands of hours of ‘hands on’ experience to stimulate the students creativity with tried and practiced techniques, concepts and first hand experience to broaden the understanding and application.

Deep Tissue Massage aims to address long term muscular issues, break down adhesive build up, reduce postural dysfunction and pain. Through expanding the Therapist tool kit, they will be better equipped to make a significant difference to their clientele, helping to build a sound reputation and solid client base.

Over the two days the Therapist will learn how to fully exploit the various angles of approach to deal with a clients muscular problems over and above the standard ‘cookie cutter’ style massage, half a treatment on the front, half on the back…setting them apart from the rest of the field. Utilising side lying and 3/4 leg positions to access areas all to often left unaddressed, yet so important in the maintaining and reaching peak performance and function.

Various strategies will be discussed to help understand why a client continues to present with the same symptoms, despite previous treatments. How to formulate a plan to get to the root cause of imbalance and pain

The principles of Deep Tissue Massage are taught, together with a wide variety of strokes and anatomical concepts to build confidence and enhance a greater sensitivity of touch.

This Remedial style course is the perfect step for those wishing to build on their existing massage skills, taking their treatments to a more effective considered level.

Attendance Type
In-person
Qualification
Certificate and 10 CPD Points
Duration
2 day course

Accredited by

Course Fees

Deposit
£63.40
Cost
£317

The course fees include the following:

  • Comprehensive Manual exclusive to The School of Natural Therapies
  • Diploma from The School of Natural Therapies (FHT Accredited)
  • A friendly and relaxed learning environment
  • Acquired CPD points towards insurance and professional association requirements.

Entry Requirements

This course is open to therapists with a level 3 qualification in massage.

The qualification must be awarded by a UK recognised body, such as ITEC/VTCT, CIDESCO, CIBTAC. Please enquire if unsure about any member of your team – thanks.

Course Structure

 

The course will cover the entire body (excluding for the abdomen)

Day 1

The focus is from the ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine) down

  • To include the Posterior/Anterior/Medial compartments of the legs and lower Gluteal region

Day 2

The focus is from the ASIS up

  • To include the Upper/Lower Back region, Neck, Anterior Upper Chest and Arms

 

  • What is Deep Tissue Massage?
  • Misconceptions
  • Important key points
  • The concepts
  • Fascia
  • Overall benefits
  • Contra-indications
  • Areas of Caution
  • Tools of the trade
  • Strokes
  • Programme
  • Muscle reference with considerations
  • After care advice

Assessment

There is no exam, but learners will be continuously assessed throughout the two days of the course programme.

Course Dates

December 2026 Intake

Battersea, London
Date & Time Location
Wednesday 02 December 2026
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM
Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Thursday 03 December 2026
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM
Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Lesson 1

Wednesday 02 December 2026
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM

Location: Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

Lesson 2

Thursday 03 December 2026
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM

Location: Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL


February 2027 Intake

Battersea, London
Date & Time Location
Wednesday 17 February 2027
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM
Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Thursday 18 February 2027
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM
Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Lesson 1

Wednesday 17 February 2027
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM

Location: Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

Lesson 2

Thursday 18 February 2027
09:30 AM – 17:00 PM

Location: Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

Group Booking

Managing a spa, salon, or wellness group and need tailored training for your team? For bespoke course options and pricing, explore our training for teams.

Opportunities

There are so many career pathways to explore once you’re qualified – from working in a spa or on a cruise ship to setting up your own practice. Take a look at our detailed guide: Why Become a Qualified Massage Therapist?

Tutors

Joseph O'Dwyer, Director of Sport & Remedial Studies

Joseph O'Dwyer

Director of Sport & Remedial Studies

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Gina K
The Advanced Deep Tissue course with Joseph is really valuable for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge. He explains the reasoning behind every movement, helping you understand the logic, think more critically, and become more creative and adaptable as a therapist rather than just following fixed routines that aren’t tailored to clients. His feedback is always constructive and genuinely helps you improve, along with excellent guidance on posture and body mechanics to work safely and effectively.
Gillian H
Highly recommend this company if you want good training. Recently attended the deep tissue course. Joseph the tutor so full of knowledge and skills. I have done a few massage courses and wanted to refresh. I learnt so much more than I have over the years I have done massage, this was my best training by far thank you 🙌 …
Charlotte M
I have just completed the Deep Tissue course and couldn't recommend it more. Joseph is an incredible teacher and I have learnt so much from him. He is so passionate about what he teaches and is such a great teacher. Looking forward to doing more of his courses!
Jolanta
The Advanced Deep Tissue Massage Course with Joseph O’Dwyer was outstanding! Professional & knowledgeable Tutor with excellent training materials provided. It was very well structured and understandable. If you are feeling stuck and repeating the same treatments with no improvements, then this place is for you. Joseph will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in your practice and help your clients achieve their goals. I highly recommend the course and Joseph as a Tutor to anyone seeking to advance their skills in Deep Tissue massage.
Iza
I had deep tissue massage at school of natural therapies with Joseph, and what an experience. I was blown away with his knowledge and Clear ways of teaching. I even finished the curse without my back pain, thanks to the techniques used in class. I'm very excited to practice all i Learnt Thank you so much
Eva B
I would like to thank Joseph for sharing his knowledge and experience with us during the Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage course. I'm glad I had an opportunity to take part in this course. It made me aware of the role of fascia in limitation of range of motion of muscles, and how deep tissue massage can work with and bellow the fascia to improve it or prevent from happening and keep muscles in optimal condition. The best on the whole session was that it was very inspiring and motivating experience. Especially the examples of successful treatments which prevented clients from surgery and helped them with issues they had considered as unsolvable. I left the course with the urge to open the anatomy and physiology book and brush up my knowledge, desire to study and know more and become as good in helping clients as Joseph is. Overall, it was a great course and experience, I learned a lot and I'm looking forward to learn more in next courses they will organize in the future.
Kat M
I went for Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage course for existing therapist and enjoyed every minute of it. Joseph is excellent and extremely acknowledged tutor. Also his full of stories what makes learning fun and interesting. I'm already planning to sign up for Trigger point course. Highly recommended!!!
Justin A
Just completed the 2 day Advanced Deep Tissue Massage course and it was more than worth it. It really helped build and develop what I'd learnt on the Massage Diploma I'd completed at SNT, encouraging me to move on from the more routine fundamentals I'd learnt and react to what I was seeing/feeling in real-time. Clear, thorough yet concise teaching, equipping me with some great tools/knowledge I can use going forward. A great investment both in terms of time and money!
Alice S
I took part to the deep tissue massage course with Joseph. He is very inspiring and knowledgeable; he gave us useful information to strengthen our techniques and understand where most of the common soft tissue problems are coming from. Definitely recommended!

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