Chair Massage Plus CPD Diploma

Expand your skills with chair massage techniques in this FHT-accredited 1 day CPD diploma, designed for corporate and event settings.

Course Overview

There’s no denying that the modern work life style encourages extended periods of sitting, particularly in front of work stations and computers. This in itself can bring not only associated stress and headaches, but muscle tightness and dysfunction, soreness and pain.

For those looking to offer a stress relief and muscle dysfunction chair massage and much more, this new, innovative and unique course will take your skills, repertoire and massage business to new heights.

Research strongly suggests that the benefits of regular chair based massage in an office environment has the following benefits:

  • Reduction in headaches, usually caused by sitting in front of a work screen
  • Helps to relieve muscle tension/dysfunction
  • Improves mental clarity
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Decreases work related stress
  • Energises the client

You will learn how to deliver a highly mobile and effective 10- 30 minute stress busting and tension relieving adaptable routine, combining acupressure with a series of adapted chair based techniques, to impact on all body systems – all this while the client sits fully clothed and without the need for oil.

You’ll be surprised how efficient this treatment can be in minimal time making it more affordable and viable for those with little time to spare.

An excellent course for those wishing to make an impact in the commercial market of chair massage or those with a desire to expand their skill set and understanding of muscle dysfunction and solutions for office based staff and other industries.

Attendance Type
In-person
Qualification
Certificate and 5 CPD Points
Duration
1 day course

Accredited by

Course Fees

Deposit
£31.40
Cost
£157.00

The course fees include the following:

  • 8 hours of guided learning of which at least 7 hours are hands on massage
  • Comprehensive Manual exclusive to SNT
  • Massage Chairs and associated equipment for use in class
  • Advice on selecting and purchasing your own chair
  • A Diploma from School of Natural Therapies
  • A friendly and relaxed learning environment

Entry Requirements

Course Structure

We will focus upon:
  • Positioning your client correctly on the chair for maximum comfort and minimal stress, whilst observing good standards of hygiene for continuous workplace massage clients.
  • The theory of acupressure and why this ancient tradition is still highly thought of today in the modern world
  • Cautions and contra-indications
  • Re-cap and revision of standard ‘holistic style’ massage techniques and how these are adapted for the chair.
  • Ensuring that the therapist is able to adapt their posture for effective and safe working with fully clothed clients and without the use of oil and other massage mediums.
  • At the end of the day, the student will be able to demonstrate an effective and highly sought after massage routine for their future clients.

Assessment

There is no exam, but you will be assessed throughout the day.

Course Dates

September 2026 Intake

Date & Time Location
Sunday 20 September 2026
10:00 AM – 17:00 PM
Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Lesson 1

Sunday 20 September 2026
10:00 AM – 17:00 PM

Location: Unit 57, 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

Chair massage is popular within corporate environments, but in fact any set-up that requires an effective massage, without the need for massage medium or products and can be delivered in a smaller space and without the need for the client to undress.

Festivals often open their doors to this type of massage too.

Tutors

Marc Innes, School Principal

Marc Innes

School Principal

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Nikita
A great 1-day course to further develop massage skills and add to your tool-belt allowing you to learn techniques for more conservative clientele (as you practice over clothing and without oil) Suz has a fantastic and relaxed teaching style and has my upmost confidence in her knowledge reservoir as she’s been teaching for many years as well as years of experience in the industry. All equipment, study guides is provided and a thorough massage routine is taught, all you need to bring is yourself and good attitude! I highly recommend doing this course or any of the courses with the SNT school!!
Comfort
Oh this course was more than what I could have hoped for!!! Excellent and supportive teaching from Suzannah who is so warm and encouraging. It was well broken down and the equipment and venue just right for the atmosphere of learning. I really felt confident and was able to take the skills I had learnt straight away to the event I was booked in the next week. Really fantastic and could not have asked for more, definitely recommend ✅✅✅
Bethany
I completed the Chair Massage Plus course with Suz and found it to be thorough, insightful, educational and fun. The atmosphere was very relaxed despite the fast pace and amount of course material we worked through on the day. I really appreciated receiving the course manual and demonstration video via email which I can refer back to at any time. Thanks again for another great experience, I look forward to completing more courses in the future!
July 2023
I absolutely loved this 1-day course! I learnt so much and now feel confident to bring my new-found chair massage skills into my practice. The course booklet is super clear and easy to follow, with plenty of handy additional information to help with pushing my practice forward. It was a really enjoyable day and I’ve come away a much better therapist. The course was really well planned out and delivered, and was progressive without feeling rushed. I’ve come away having had a fantastic experience and I’ll definitely be back to do more courses in the future. Highly recommended!!
Ariel
I completed this course with Suz and it was superb. The sequences taught are highly adaptable and versatile and valuable for any therapist to have. Because it can be used through clothes and without oil, it is an extremely accessible way to treat clients, and the movements range from gentle relaxing strokes to very deep stretches, so suitable for a variety of preferences. Suz delivered the course clearly and enthusiastically, and made it easy to remember the sequences. The handy reference booklet with photos is perfect to take notes in and refer back to later. Highly recommended!

FAQs

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Chair Massage Plus CPD Diploma
  Acupressure Integration
  Adapted Chair Techniques
  Efficient 10-30 Minute Routine

Our Venue

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