Massage Course for Beginners: Level 2

What you'll learn

Learn advanced massage techniques with our personal care short courses in Sydney!

Take your massage skills to the next level with this practical one-day workshop designed for students who have completed our Massage Course for Beginners, or equivalent.

In this Beginners Level 2 course, you’ll build on your existing massage knowledge and gain confidence in treating specific problem areas such as tennis elbow, tight hamstrings, shin splints and jaw (TMJ) discomfort. You'll be guided through advanced techniques and treatment strategies in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Perfect for those returning to massage after a break, wanting to support friends or family with targeted techniques, or simply looking to refine and grow their skills – this workshop will help you expand your abilities and work with greater confidence.

This class is taught by a qualified remedial massage therapist with years of professional experience, who will guide you through techniques and approaches commonly used to treat soft tissue complaints.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Massage for Beginners course, you should be able to:

Recognise the causes and symptoms of common conditions such as tennis elbow and shin splints
Identify the muscles commonly involved in each condition
Apply a range of advanced massage techniques for targeted areas
Adjust your posture and pressure to suit different treatments
Support clients with post-massage self-care suggestions

Course content

What will be covered in this Massage for Beginners course?

Review of foundational techniques from Level 1
Targeted massage for common issues:
- Tennis elbow
- Tight hamstrings
- Shin splints
- TMJ (jaw) discomfort
Anatomy and symptoms: muscles involved and signs to look for
Contraindications: when not to massage, or when to proceed with caution
Hands-on technique practice with feedback and guidance
Client self-care strategies: simple exercises and advice to share

Intended audience

Who is this Massage Course for Beginners: Level 2 for?

This workshop is for students who have completed our Massage Course for Beginners Level 1, or have equivalent experience. You should feel confident giving a basic full-body relaxation massage and be familiar with common strokes, good posture, and massage safety.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

2 large towels and 1 medium towel
A notepad and pen for notes
A water bottle
Comfortable clothing
Please ensure fingernails are short for giving massage

Additional information

Please note the following:

Rice bran oil is used in class – please let the tutor know if you have allergies or concerns.
Please advise the tutor if you have any requirements or limitations regarding giving or receiving massage.
This class is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional treatment or therapeutic advice.

This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Massage Course for Beginners: Level 2