Deep Tissue Massage Technique
Deep Tissue Massage treats the superficial and deep layers of the muscles in the body. The treatment is used to open blockages resulting from contracted muscles, and most importantly, the treatment is particularly effective in helping the patient understand the source of the pain.
Unlike other massages, deep tissue massage is based on a holistic concept, which sees a connection between recognition and understanding of the skeletal and muscular system on the one hand and body and mind on the other. The method is based on a central assumption that the muscles in the human body have the ability to store energy, to preserve muscle memory from past traumas. These feelings and memories are expressed in the formation of pain. The goal of the treatment, besides alleviating the physical pain, is to allow the patient to get to the root of the problem emotionally and locate the connection between the emotions and the physical pain. The patient will understand that the body used physical and emotional protection, which is expressed in pain, which is a symptom of the body designed to create protection. The goal of the treatment is to allow the patient to understand that a state of release of the muscles will be possible by understanding the source of the formation of the pain.
Deep Tissue Massage is very effective in situations where there is chronic pain that accompanies the patient for a long time. The flow of blood and the unique technique in which the massage is performed lead to the cleansing of the muscles from acids, balance of the nervous system including the vagus nerve responsible for the digestive system, hormonal balance and a feeling of deep well-being. All these will lead For a huge and sometimes really immediate improvement for digestion problems, chronic pain, back problems including disc herniations, neck pain and migraines as well as relief and even healing for depression, anxiety and feelings of alienation.
The massage is performed mainly by using body weight and elbows and combines work on pressure points and trigger points to revitalize the muscles.
The course itself combines all the aspects required for a deep understanding of this technique and the acquisition of personal tools for developing physical and emotional abilities in order to work properly and thrive as massage therapists.
Detailed Course Info
*At the end of each course graduates will be awarded a Therapist Certificate in Deep Tissue Massage*
Daily Schedule
9:00-10:00 - Theoretical study about the body area of focus for that day
10:00-12:00 - Practical
12:00-12:30 - Lunch Break
12:30-13:30 - Continue theoretical study
13:30-15:00 - Practical
15:00-15:30 - Break
15:30-18:00 - Practical
Course Content
All our courses are 100% hands on
Day 1 & 2 – Deep Tissue Foundations
The Deep Tissue Massage Technique
How pain and trauma are trapped in the deep muscle layers
How to perform a massage using only body weight
Self-care as a therapist
Practical practice: back massage
Day 3 & 4 – Lower Body
Legs massage
The deep muscles in our legs
The emotional burden on the legs
Meridian lines in the legs and how Deep Massage can strengthen the kidneys
Feet massage: practical reflexology
Day 5 – Neck
Stiffness in the neck from a holistic perspective
The deep muscles in the neck
Practical practice: neck massage
Day 6 – Arms & Hands
How to relieve joint pain and elbow pain
The hands from a holistic view
Practical practice: hand massage
Day 7 – Face & Head
Relaxing and healing massage for the face and head
Integration with healing techniques and Reiki
Day 8 – Release & Self-Care
Trigger points and intensive release of trapped stress and pain
Meditation and breathing exercises for self-care and client support
Day 9 – Integration & Closing
Full day of practical practice
Certification and closing ceremony
Each day includes supportive practices to enrich the learning environment:
Stretching and yoga
Ceremonial cacao
Knowledge about nutrition and medicinal herbs
