Introductory Massage Course September 2025

Introduction to Sports and Relaxing Massage, September 2025

The introduction to massages is a great opportunity for people who are looking to learn the basics of massage techniques and gain skills to offer relaxing or sports massages to their friends, family or themselves.
This is a half-day workshop during which a qualified therapist teaches you the basics of sports and relaxing massage techniques, focusing mainly on practice.
Equipment such as massage tables, pads and oils are provided by Swissmassage, as well as a large XL massage cloth, which is offered to you at the end of the course.

Program of the morning:

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM Reception and installation of the foldable massage tables
8:10 AM – 8:15 AM Welcome and morning program
8:15 AM – 8:35 AM Round table, relationship of each person to the massage, interest and expectations of the participants, quick presentation of the speaker’s background
8:35 AM – 8:45 AM Explanations of the contraindications to massage and important points of a history
8:45 AM – 9:20 AM Demonstrations of movements per part, 1 (foot – leg double/back), 2 (back, neck, arms, pectorals)
9:20 AM – 9:40 AM Group 1 Movement Practice (Lower Limbs)
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM Group 2 Movement Practice (Lower Limbs)
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Group 1 Movement Practice (Upper Limbs)
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Group 2 (upper limb) movement practice
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Questions and revisions of the passages of the body to be reshown + review of contraindications to massage
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM Presentation of massage tables, oils and accessories
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM Closing and assessment of the morning

Practical information:

The course starts at 8 am at Swissmassage (Chemin des îles 16, 1860 Aigle) and ends at 12 pm.
We have parking spaces.
The course is carried out in pairs. Each in turn, the masseur is massaged and vice versa.
If you do not register in pairs, you will still be able to take the course with another participant registered alone.
Plan to take a swimsuit for good comfort.
Throughout the course, you will of course be able to ask questions and we will be happy to answer them.
The price of the course is CHF 138.- per person. A massage cloth is offered to you at the end of the morning.

Objective of the sports and relaxing massage workshop:

By practicing quickly after an introductory massage class, you are better able to retain the information and skills learned, allowing you to put them into practice effectively. By massaging regularly, you can develop advanced skills and techniques, to offer massages tailored to specific needs.
By learning the differences between massage techniques, you will understand the advantages and benefits of each type of massage. For example, so-called “Swedish” massage is a type of massage that is often used for relaxation and stress relief, while sports massage is used to help reduce soreness and improve recovery after strenuous physical activity.
By learning how to choose the right massage oil, you will be able to create a more enjoyable and beneficial massage experience. Choosing the right oil will help improve the fluidity of the massage, as well as provide additional benefits for the skin.
The “Introduction to Massages” workshop can be a revelation for some people, increasing their knowledge and understanding of the human body, as well as allowing them to offer relaxing and sports massages to their close entourage. It can also be a great opportunity for those looking to develop professional skills in the field of wellness and health.