Massage Courses

Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307)

The Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307) at Premier College sets the benchmark for massaging excellence. Students undertaking this massage qualification are given the opportunity to add to their massage skills with accredited training in Aromatherapy, Trigger Points, Reflexology as electives. Many graduates also enrol in these electives to upgrade their massage skills.

The Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT50307) offers graduates the opportunity to sign up with all the major health funds to provide their clients with rebates for their treatments.

Massage Courses

  • Massage 1 - Swedish Massage

    • Learn the techniques to perform a Swedish massage. Swedish massage is used to promote general relaxation, relieve muscle tension, improve circulation and increase range of movement. Swedish massage is the most frequently used form of massage.

  • Massage 2 - Deep Tissue Massage

    • Further enhance and develop massage skills by identifying basic muscular related dysfunctions and apply massage techniques which address individual muscle areas.

  • Anatomy and Physiology - Systems

    • A fundamental component of all major modalities, learn about the structure, functions and organisation of the human body. Gain knowledge of the body systems, basic chemistry, pharmacology and pathophysiology.

  • Anatomy and Physiology 2 - Body Mechanics, Structures and Muscles

    • This module explores the structure and function of muscles and joints. It examines the basic concepts of biomechanics.

  • Practice Management - How to run your own Massage Practice

    • Managing, marketing and communicating within a Natural Therapies Practice. Includes OH&S, infection control, research methods, law and ethics.

  • Student Clinic - Getting hands on practice

    • Practical application for Massage Therapists.

  • Remedial Massage 1 - (Pathologies)

    • Building on Deep Tissue concepts, massage skills will be enhanced through the expansion of techniques into specialised areas of pathology and symptomatology.

  • Remedial Massage 2 - (Sports & Corrective Exercise)

    • The sports massage therapist plays a vital role in assisting athletes and other health professionals in the treatment and rehabilitation of sporting and other injuries.

  • Remedial Massage 3 - (Pregnancy Massage and Massage for Children and the Elderly)

    • An introduction to the basic application and principles of pregnancy massage. This module also addresses the individual differences and requirements when treating children and the elderly.

  • Remedial Massage 4 - (Massage for Chronic Conditions)

    • With the ever changing health status and increased life expectancy of the general population, the need to design and deliver specific massage treatments for those with ongoing conditions has become an integral part of remedial massage.

  • Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial release

    • Myofascial release is a techniques used to unwind the connective tissues surrounding the muscles and soft tissues.
    Trigger point therapy is a specialised techniques used to release hyperirritable muscles knots to reduce muscles tension and aid in pain relief.

For more detailed information on the Diploma please see the prospectus.