|
Home
Massage Course
London
Upcoming Massage Courses
5-day Certificate Course
10-day Diploma Course
London Massage School
Our Philosophy
Why Study with Us
About Our Teachers
Testimonials
Massage Course Info
Request More Information
Download Our Brochure
Massage Laws in the UK
Questions & Answers
BrandonRaynor.com
Contact Us
|
Massage Course:
5-day Certificate
The Raynor Technique of
Therapeutic Massage Certificate
This course is a very intensive full 5 days, which focuses on practical
“hands-on” techniques drawn from many of the world’s great traditions, or
created by Brandon Raynor himself.
The combination of these techniques works towards an overall goal of the
total release of all tension in the muscles of the body and the opening up
of the channels or meridians through which the chi (life force) flows.
 During
the morning of the first day of the course, the teacher will cover theory
such as the history of massage and the different types of massage, how to
take a case history, contraindications to massage, hygiene, draping,
professional ethics, qualities of a good massage therapist, the different
types of base oils used in massage and the properties of a good massage
table.
This will be followed by a demonstration of massage techniques and
strategies to loosen up tension and blocked energy in the back, the back
of the legs, buttocks, feet, arms and hands. You will also be shown the
“bands” of tension that make these areas interconnected.
In the afternoon, students will be asked to pair up and commence working
on each other under the supervision of our teacher.
On Day 2, the teacher will cover massage theories associated with the
release of tension in the front of the body, especially the abdominal area
and the head. Many people store emotional tension in their bellies as
revealed by common expressions such as “it gave me knots in my stomach” or
“I felt that in my guts”. Many conditions such as Irritable Bowel
Syndrome, ulcers, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, menstrual problems etc. can be
helped by Brandon’s techniques of releasing emotional tension stored in
the abdominal area, combined with proper breathing techniques.
All theory associated with the above will be introduced early in the
second day of the course, followed in the afternoon by students practicing
these techniques on each other. Each day students are encouraged to pair
up with different partners, in order to get experience working with a
variety of body types. Some revision of the previous days work will also
be covered, along with discussion on the concept of the release of toxins
in the body and the natural therapies term the “healing crisis” and what
it means.
 On
Day 3, the teacher will cover a side position that we use to release deep
seated tension in the sacral area, which when released can help loosen up
higher areas in the back, neck and cranial (head) areas - this same
position is also used for pregnancy massage. We also introduce some
important stretches that can be combined with massage.
Day 4 is spent combining the techniques performed in the last 3 days to
perform a complete massage and examining how the tension in the muscles on
the front of the body can hold the muscles on the back of the body tight.
On the afternoon of Day 5, the teacher will conduct a practical assessment
to make sure that students understand the concepts taught.
|
