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Practical Hands-On Introduction to Massage

Course ID
SHORT COURSE
Campus
Rapid Creek

Master safe, foundational relaxation massage techniques in an intensive 2-day workshop
A 12-hour, 80% practical hands-on introduction to relaxation massage. No prerequisites needed.

 

12 hours
2 days · 80% practical

$295.00
Per person

Open To Beginners
Certificate of Attendance

ICAE COURSE SCHEDULE

Upcoming sessions

Darwin time · ACST (UTC+9:30)
Wed, Dec22026
Introduction to Massage – Day 19:00 am – 4:00 pm ACST

17 Chapman Rd, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia

Thu, Dec32026
Introduction to Massage – Day 29:00 am – 4:00 pm ACST

17 Chapman Rd, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia

Wed, Jan132027
Introduction to Massage – Day 19:00 am – 4:00 pm ACST

17 Chapman Rd, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia

Thu, Jan142027
Introduction to Massage – Day 29:00 am – 4:00 pm ACST

17 Chapman Rd, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia

Dates and places can change. Please confirm availability with ICAE before making travel or enrolment arrangements.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Your practical massage skills

Safe, foundational relaxation techniques you can use with confidence.

Ergonomics, hygiene & table setup
Master hand hygiene and infection control, set up your treatment space (table height, linens, bolsters), and protect your body using Archer and Horse stances.

Client comfort, privacy & draping
Practise professional, respectful towel draping and safe disrobing protocols to ensure client dignity and comfort throughout treatment.

Core relaxation techniques
Learn and refine foundational strokes including effleurage, petrissage, compressions, and rhythmic gliding strokes.

Full-body sequence & safety
Deliver a smooth 60-minute full-body relaxation sequence while identifying endangerment sites and contraindications:
– Endangerment sites: anterior neck, axilla, femoral triangle, popliteal fossa
– Full-body flow: back, shoulders, neck, legs, arms, and feet
– Contraindications and when to refer clients to medical professionals

Important notice: This is a non-accredited introductory workshop for personal development, community interest or basic support roles. It does NOT award a formal VET qualification (such as HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage) or health fund provider status. Participants must never perform deep tissue, remedial joint manipulation or diagnostic assessments; clients with medical conditions, acute pain or red flags must be referred for medical evaluation.

THE SESSION

Your 2-day workshop, step by step

Learn it, watch it, then practise it yourself.

Time

What you’ll do

Day 1 · 09:00–10:00

Orientation, hygiene and safety

Day 1 · 10:00–11:00

Ergonomics and massage table setup

Day 1 · 11:15–12:15

Core techniques: effleurage and petrissage

Day 1 · 12:15–13:15

Draping, disrobing and client comfort

Day 1 · 14:00–16:00

Practicals: back, neck, shoulders and posterior legs; Day 1 wrap-up

Day 2 · 09:00–12:15