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Swedish Body Massage Training Course
Our Swedish Body Massage will teach you through hands-on practical training, to use traditional Swedish body massage techniques effectively, to deliver a full body massage treatment. Earn up to £50 an hour from home or mobile!
What this course covers
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Massage movements and modifications
- Practical tuition on performing Swedish Body Massage
- Swedish Body Massage routine covering legs, arms, back, neck & shoulders using massage oil
- Aftercare advice
Course structure
This course is structured over one day and runs from 10am – 4pm. We ask students to arrive at 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. You will learn the theory of the treatment firstly, and spend the majority of the day practising your practical skills, with a short break for lunch. You will be required to give and receive body massage treatments as part of this course, working with other students.
Starter Kits
We do not include any kits within our training courses, however we provide all products and tools required to complete the practical training on the day, at the training centre for you to use. We took this approach following student feedback so that students are not tied into specific kits or brands of products as part of their course fee, before they are trained and able to make an informed choice. Our training courses teach the generic treatment techniques and processes, they are not brand specific.
We recommend attending training where you will gain advice about different brands and suppliers to enable you to purchase products from your chosen supplier directly following your training. We do offer selected starter kits available to purchase through our website & supplied directly from the supplier to you by courier.
How to book your place

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Course benefits
Using a variety of massage movements from the Swedish technique, you will learn how to perform a massage routine that works to stimulate circulation, promotes relaxation and keeps muscle tissue more supple. You will discuss how to adapt your massage to suit the needs of a range of clients of all ages. The massage routine taught will cover legs, arms, back, neck and shoulders. The treatment is most effective when received on a regular basis, enticing your clients to return for regular bookings, establishing a continuous source of income. Following the course, you will have learnt the techniques to successfully deliver an effective body massage treatment, working as a professional massage therapist from home and mobile.
Course entry requirements
Our diploma courses are suitable for complete beginners and do not require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not yet beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments.
You will give and receive body massage treatments as part of this course. Students work upon each other so no models are required. Training sessions can be mixed sex depending on bookings made, however privacy screens are used to ensure all student discretion. Should you require to attend a training day with same-sex students only in attendance e.g. for religious reasons, please contact us before booking so we can look at the best training date for you.
All products and tools are provided for the training day at the centre when you attend. No kit is required to complete the training day, nor included in the course fee. On the training day, you only need to bring a hand and bath towel for your personal use, completed enrolment form and cold food for your lunch (e.g. sandwich/salad). Tea & coffee are provided on the day.
What are the tutors like?
We are so proud at The Beauty Academy to work with such a professional, passionate and friendly team of tutors, all of which hold a Level 2 and Level 3 qualification in their specialised sector. Our tutors are also all qualified with either Level 4 PTTLS or equivalent teaching awards in education, with years of experience in beauty-related professional industries. Furthermore, our tutors who are involved in the assessment process all hold an Assessors Award.
We pride ourselves on the welcoming nature of our tutors and their ability to engage, educate and enrich students from all ages and backgrounds. All of our tutors are dedicated to maintaining their knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest treatments and techniques in the ever-changing industry.
If you would like to read more about our fantastic tutors individually, please have a look at our Meet the Tutors page.
What qualification will you receive?
When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a diploma certificate issued by The Beauty Academy and accredited by ABT. This not only demonstrates your commitment to the training, but also allows you to obtain Public Liability insurance so you can start offering treatments to paying clients from home or mobile.
Additional work required to complete this qualification
Once you have completed your practical training day with us, there is no additional work to be completed. Your diploma certificate will be sent to you within 1-2 working days and you can then begin working from home and/or mobile, once insurance has been obtained.
Insurance details
The Beauty Academy offers an excellent, discounted insurance scheme with Balens; a Specialist Insurance Brokers aimed at Health and Well-Being Professionals, offering both Therapist and Student Therapist insurance for those who train with us as part of our Classroom based courses and/or VTCT qualifications. Read more about insurance options here or Get a quote online now.
Students may otherwise wish to consider the accrediting partner for our classroom courses for insurance. Purchase insurance from ABT quoting code ACADEMY99.
What will your career opportunities be?
All of our diploma courses enable you to work from both home and mobile offering the specialised treatment(s) that you have completed. You can start earning by offering treatments to paying clients as soon as you have obtained your insurance.
Why choose The Beauty Academy?
We offer high-quality ABT accredited training with experienced tutors, professional equipment and a great atmosphere to train in. Our training centres are well-equipped, within easy reach of public transport and regularly inspected by the awarding body (VTCT) which we provide qualifications through; to ensure we are giving you the best service for your money. We pride ourselves on working with only qualified and industry experienced tutors who are friendly, welcoming and happy to go the extra mile to deliver the very best student experience possible.
All courses are run as smaller groups than most other providers, allowing plenty of opportunity to ask questions or seek further support if required. Our training centres are permanent and exclusive to us and they are always set-up ready to begin your training. All centres have the very latest equipment and products required to adhere to industry standards. We also provide free and unlimited on-going access to our Support Team who are available to answer queries or provide guidance within any aspect of your course with us, contactable on either email or telephone.
Follow-on Advanced Training
You may consider completing a qualification in massage to further your career opportunities within this industry. To learn more about the qualifications that we offer, please click here.
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28 reviews
Sonijha De Santangelos – :
The course was more than enjoyable, no words to really express my thoughts. Kerry our Tutor `A` ++ and I`m looking forward to my next course. This was my second course with the Beauty Academy and I`m making plans for more.
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Cody – :
This was my first but not the last beauty course with The Beauty Academy. I was very anxious but I was felt at ease almost right away! The trainers are so lovely and very knowledgeable, I can’t wait to put what I learnt into action!
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Samantha – :
I initially contacted The Beauty Academy to enquire about the spa massage course and was greeted with warmth and encouragement. On attending the course, our tutor, Lorraine continued to offer the same warmth, encouragement and excitement for all of our ventures. Lorraine was so informative from theory through to practical and gave plenty of guidance throughout the practical. She was prompt and informative in offering answers to our questions and gave an abundance of knowledge and experience for us to go on in our own journeys. All round amazing company to work with and I will definitely be coming back again to gain further qualifications with them 🙂
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Leon – :
The whole process is great, our tutor was very knowledgeable and encouraging. We learnt so much. Would highly recommend. Can’t wait to return for more courses
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Shanade – :
Tutor Yasmin went over everything slowly so you fully understood everything. Would definitely recommend
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tameka stamp – :
I studied beauty when I was 18 and then took a completely different path, being almost 40 I had forgotten everything I learned about beauty at college but I decided that massage would be a new career venture. I stumbled upon the express massage course when looking for courses to refresh my memory I was a little uncertain as the course was only 1 day and I was unsure I could learn everything to get me started in 1 day. However, I am very impressed with the level of teaching that Katy provided and the amount I have learned. This course is great value for money Katy is very informative and patient. I highly recommend the express massage course and am excited to enroll in further courses.
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Rachel Clement – :
I was a little nervous about a one day course and how confident I would feel, but it exceeded my expectations and I am confident with practice hours on friends and family, I’ll be confident and ready to take clients.
Aimee was a wonderful tutor and I will do more courses with her.
100% recommend the course.
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Nageena – :
I completed the Express Body Massage and it was great experience. I learnt so much as a beginner and it was a welcoming and comforting environment. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested.
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Lauren Simpkins – :
Chris was such an amazing tutor with so much experience. She explained everything so well and was so helpful making sure we really understood everything that was being taught. I feel so confident in doing a massage now!
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SJ Taylor – :
I really enjoyed my day at the academy today!! Our tutor Chris was an absolute star. Made me feel welcome and comfortable to ask any questions and was on hand to give practical support during the training. I feel confident to go into massage now. Thank you Chris and thank you beauty academy for providing affordable professional accredited classes!!
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rachel heath – :
I’m not from a beauty background so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I have come away with so many ideas of how I can implement this into the SEN school where I work. The tutor was amazing, and I’m already browsing which courses I could do next.
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Pip – :
The Express Body Massage course was very informative. The techniques were a lot to take in, but the tutor was encouraging and clear with her guidance and feedback. I’m really pleased to have attended. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and professional. I’m now wondering what my next course will be. So glad to be learning through the beauty academy.
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Tracy Thompson – :
The 2 day Massage Therapy course is well structured making it easy to comprehent and apply the practical techniques. Our tutor, Sharal (King’s Cross) was very experienced and shared a lot of useful information about getting started as a mobile Massage Therapist. Sharal made the learning experience a pleasure with her informal, yet professional teaching style. Based on this, I would definitely return to the academy and I will recommend it to anyone looking to get into this industry.
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Nicola – :
Absolutely brilliant course and even more wonderful is Amy the instructor. I have previously done the facial course and I think the express massage really gives you further knowledge to support the facial
Highly recommend
Thank you Amy x
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Chachamon – :
It’s a good course, short, concise and with practical training.
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Aisha Gill – :
I have just attended the Express Body Massage course! It was so good really enjoyed it and the Tutor Jemma was amazing and I would definitely recommend it💫
Aisha
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Conner Jones – :
I was trained by Corrina who was brilliant. She was approachable, personable, and very knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend this course to anyone wanting to start out.
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Jeff – :
I attended the express massage course in February and I was really impressed with the way Kerry ran it.: Very friendly and welcoming, knowledgeable and professional.
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H Jones – :
Fantastic course with great instructors, Lorraine and Bev, who shared their wealth of experience and delivered an easy-to-digest and enjoyable course. It’s hands-on from day 1 and ample time to practice the skills being taught. Also, being practiced on is a nice relaxing learning experience, too! Would recommend to anyone – whether you just want a qualification for a side hustle or a total change of career. Can’t wait to book my next course!
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Emma – :
I think that this was a great price, and I was appreciative of the discount from mine being a last minute booking too. I appreciated that the content was sent out before the course, but it was made clear that we didn’t HAVE to read it thoroughly, but it meant that we had the option if we wanted. I liked the fact that there were rules and expectations set out before arrival to prep you for a positive learning environment, but then on arrival the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed enough to enjoy it and feel comfortable. I learnt a LOT, and I am glad that I took notes which means that I can retain a lot more information than if I hadn’t. It did feel very fast to go from demonstration to practice, but I do love practical learning, and it’s a practical skill so this was perfect! It felt a bit funny to be assessed at the same time as you are learning, but it is an ‘Express’ course after all, so I think this worked. The day went quickly enough, I really enjoyed it, and I learnt lots, and left feeling inspired as well as informed. Rebecca was brilliant, and I was very impressed with her on a professional and personal level. Thank you Beauty Academy for this qualification, I can definitely recommend it, and it ‘does what it says on the tin’. A great entry point to the industry I feel.
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Sandra Hunt – :
This was my first course but definitely not my last!
Amazing day spent with an incredible tutor. Jemma was so informative and knowledgeable and such a lovely person. She put me at ease and gave me confidence in myself.
Thank you Jemma and The Beauty Academy. I look forward to returning!
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Bee – :
Anjula was great at making everyone feel comfortable especially as I’m a complete beginner. We talked over all the topics and were able to give and receive massages practising new techniques and feeling the effects of that our potential client would feel. The academy is a great space and I would recommend the course to anyone interested!
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Clive Bateman – :
Rebecca was a superb tutor, extremely knowledgeable and good at explaining everything I needed to know.
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Mike Smart – :
I recently attended the one-day Swedish Body Massage course with Karen, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. Karen created a welcoming, and professional environment that made everyone feel at ease – regardless of prior experience.
Karen’s teaching style is clear, supportive, and engaging. She explained the techniques thoroughly and demonstrated each step with patience and precision. Her deep knowledge of massage therapy was evident, and she took the time to ensure each student received hands-on guidance and feedback.
The pace was perfect for a one-day course, and I left the day feeling confident, well-informed, and ready to practice my skills.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning Swedish massage, especially if you’re a complete beginner. Karen is a great tutor, and I would gladly take another course with her in the future.
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Clare Troup – :
I had 2 great day’s learning massage Karen was a good teacher it’s was fun I hope to be back for another class in the future thanks
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Swati – :
Spa Swedish Massage Course
Fantastic course with great instructors, Anjula who shared their wealth of experience and delivered an easy-to-digest and enjoyable course.
It’s hands-on from 2 days and ample time to practice the skills being taught. Also, being practiced on is a nice relaxing learning experience, too! Would recommend to anyone – whether you just want a qualification for a side hustle or a total change of career. Can’t wait to book my next course!
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Zoe – :
I attended and cm posted the Swedish massage course with Lorraine amazing venue very informative course time was perfect the expertise teaching was on point highly recommend
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Wendy Rawsthorne – :
I did the Swedish Body Massage 1 day course at the Manchester location. It was a really good day with mostly practical learnings. Karina our teacher did a brilliant job and was very hands on. We also were given business and marketing advice. The location was easy to find and the room was set up well so multiple people could give and receive the massage together whilst learning the process.
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