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Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course
Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

£165.00

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Course Accreditation

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This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Towergate, Thinktree, CTHA, The Federation of Holistic Therapists, FHT.

Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.

COURSE INFORMATION, VENUES AND DATES AVAILABLE

The full course information, Course Reviews and 'Frequently Asked Questions' can all be found on this main course page below.

Please take your time to read this as it will cover all the questions that you may have.

After reading the full course information, to view the venues we offer for this course and the dates available, simply click on the 'VIEW DATES/BOOK NOW' purple button above, to be taken to that section.

Click on the link below to read the entry requirements

This course is open to Qualified Therapists with a Level 3 in Massage and Anatomy and Physiology.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED?


We will require a copy of your qualification before you attend (this should be sent to your tutor). If you have an ITEC or VTCT level 3 massage qualification (or similar), you can sign up for this course immediately.

Your qualification needs to be verified before you can be accepted onto this course, we are happy to help with this and check your qualifications. If you are unsure if you have a level 3, please email us here:

sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT ACCEPT?

If in doubt, please read the extra information in the Entry Requirements section further down this course page.

This explains what we can and what we are not allowed to accept (due to insurance and professional accreditation body laws) here you will find all the information required.

WHY DO WE REQUIRE A LEVEL 3 MASSAGE QUALIFICATION TO ATTEND?

When you attend an advanced massage course, a level 3 is required, as you would struggle without this knowledge and it is important to keep standards high and students safe, both when learning with us and working with clients, so that they are able to get insurance cover and use this professionally.

We are happy to check your qualification for free, however, if you book and you do not have an accepted level 3 massage qualification, a £5 administration fee will apply if you need to cancel for this reason.

The website is very clear on the requirements and it is the responsibility of the student to check their qualifications before they book an advanced course, making sure they have the right qualifications before confirming their booking - thank you.

If you book a Gateway one day 'advanced' massage course you will be required to produce a copy of your qualification before you can attend. Not all our one day courses will require previous massage experience - each course page will tell you if this is required.

IF I DO NOT HAVE A LEVEL 3 MASSAGE QUALIFICATION - DO YOU OFFER ANY MASSAGE COURSES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THIS?

Yes

We offer many massage courses that are ideal for both therapists to learn and add to their list of services for clients, and for beginners to attend
without a massage level 3 qualification.

These courses are professional, accredited and insurable courses,
they are for personal use and as they are insurable, you can also use them professionally and charge your clients.

WHAT MASSAGE COURSES DO YOU OFFER FOR THOSE, WITHOUT A LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION?


Baby Massage Instructor Accredited Training Course

Chair Massage | Seated On Site Acupressure - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

Hand, Arm, Leg and Feet Massage - Using Korean and Japanese Techniques. Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

Indian Head Massage - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

Massage for Couples, Singles, Beginners & Refresher Course

Natural Lift Facial Massage - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

Thai Foot Massage - Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course

Visit our home page
and click on browse courses and then select the massage courses section, to easily find the one you wish to view.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE LEVEL 3 MASSAGE COURSE, SO THAT I CAN ATTEND ANY OF YOUR ADVANCED MASSAGE COURSES?


Visit our home page and click on browse courses and then select the course called:

ITEC Full Body Massage Course Level 3 Diploma - Professional Massage Course for Beginners


This course will allow you to then attend all of our advanced massage courses
- we train thousands of therapists a year as it is a very popular course and at a discounted price. We also offer instalment options for payments, making it affordable for all.

Clients that Regularly Trust us and Book With us For Their Staff Training

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Course Information

🚩 You must have a level 3 in Full Body Massage or a Level 3 in Sports massage to be accepted, which is an ITEC, VTCT, BTEC level 3 or similar qualification. Unsure? CLICK HERE TO CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

✅ Accredited and Insurable Courses
✅ Trusted & Recognised Courses on Government/Councils Approved Lists
✅ Expert Tutors- Passionate, Kind & Caring
✅ Award-Winning, Leading National Accredited Training School for Over 25 Years

Venues in London and across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland


🧑‍🎓 This one day accredited diploma course is for existing therapists only
🙌 Small classes, ensuring individual attention
💷 Instalment payment options available for balance payment

🏅 Award-Winner Voted 'Best Training School' 5 Years in a Row

Course Information - Professional one day accredited Practitioner training course in Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage. This course also includes Trigger Point, Palpation, Neuromuscular Techniques and Hands Free safety techniques, all for the full body.


This course is a must for any massage therapist looking to enhance their skill set and increase their potential client base. It has been by far one of our most popular massage courses for many years as it teaches you so many techniques and is a popular affordable alternative for those of you who cannot afford the Sports therapist course.

Learn with passionate and caring tutors. A professionally recognised course, on the Government/Councils approved lists, making it insurable, allowing you to offer this therapy to your clients and charge.

Payment Instalments Available on Course Balances

We help you to budget with payment options if needed.

We also offer many FREE course reference videos and helpful after-course material.

Course Times

10.00am – 5.00pm on weekday and weekend dates.



On our one day courses, you will receive a 45 minute lunch break and a short afternoon break.

Worried that one day's training may not be enough?

We have you covered. We make sure you are confident in what you will learn with us, for our one day courses held at our venues, you can return to repeat the course at no charge!

On successful course completion, you will receive your certificate on the day of training.

Click on link below to continue reading the full course details and the venues/dates available ...

According to major clinics, the most popular and sought-after treatment is Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage - however, as we also include the other techniques within this course it is very popular with massage therapists looking to add to their knowledge.

What do therapists who have trained with us use this course for?

Once you have attended our Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage Course, you will be able to use these techniques to adapt to your client's individual needs, therefore treating a variety of complaints.

Many people suffer pain and discomfort resulting from bad posture, injuries like whiplash or too many hours driving or sitting at a desk.

We have found that therapists love this course as it offers the skills and techniques including postural observation and analysis and relevant aftercare advice to assist their clients with these neck, shoulder and back issues.

You will work with another student so you do not have to bring a model with you. We find students learn as much from receiving the massage as they do from learning how to give it. If you prefer not to be worked on, please let the tutor know when they contact you with your confirmation and booking information.

We have many venues and dates to choose from for this course, in London and across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.

This is a professionally recognised one day course, allowing you to gain insurance, offer it to your clients and charge, and work in spas, hotels, salons or mobile.

When you book with us it is reassuring to know you have booked with a company that has been around for a long time and will look after you.



We have passionate tutors who really know their stuff and will look after you after your training. We train hundreds of happy students each week.

WHERE DO I FIND THE DATES FOR THIS COURSE?

The dates for this course, are on this page below, scroll down to find all dates available.

Why Are Our Courses So Popular?

They say it’s the heart behind it that matters. We agree, it's in everything we do - The Gateway to your Potential.

Our Certification is Non-Brand Specific & Accredited by Top Professional Bodies, who are on the Government/Councils approved accredited list, allowing you to easily add our training to your Insurance Cover.

CPD Points Awarded

CTHA and FHT often award a minimum of 15 CPD Points for one day courses - please check with yours for their guidelines on how many points they award for one day courses, as they all differ.

We Currently Train Hundreds of Self-Employed and Salon Therapists Weekly.

WHO ELSE DO WE TRAIN?


We also train the therapists at Gleneagles 5 star Hotel and Spa - Cliveden Hotel and Spa – Champneys’ therapists on a regular basis, and all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff/Therapists in beauty.

Mandarin Oriental Spa at the Knightsbridge 5 star hotel, staff at Dior, Makeup Artists at Large Filming Companies and Makeup Artists at Hollyoaks for Channel 4, and Salons offering Massage and Beauty.

Want to read our reviews?

You can read many of our student reviews on this page - under the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section, located near the bottom of this main course page.

When you book with us, you too will experience a special day of learning - read our reviews on this page to see what other students have to say.

WHY BOOK WITH US?

✅ Train with a multi-award-winning school, with over 25+ years proven history of quality training at affordable prices.

✅ Learn with passionate and caring tutors.

✅ Certificate given on the day, on completion of a successful practical assessment with your tutor.

✅ No case studies are required - no written exams

RETURN FREE OF CHARGE - If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course FREE of charge if needed (see our full terms and conditions for full information). Due to small classes, this is rare but available if required.

FREE Online Reference Massage Video Access

When you complete this course with us - this is our gift to you.

After you have completed this massage course with us, you will be able to gain unlimited, FREE online access to the course video, which will become an invaluable resource for future reference.

As well as teaching hundreds of experienced massage & beauty therapists and complete beginners weekly, we are also trusted by many leading Hotels, Spas & Make-up Artists for their therapist training.

Clients Include: 5 Star Hotel and Spas, NHS, National Pharmacies & Rehabilitation Centres Across the UK, Thousands of Therapists - For Professional Client Use.

Multi-Award-Winning, Recognised in the massage and beauty industry for over 25 years.

We are an award-winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty and Massage Industry Survey.

Voted The Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won multiple years in a row!

We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.

When you book with us you have peace of mind as we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by the top professional bodies.

We love what we do and have passionate, knowledgeable tutors who very much look forward to welcoming you on a course with them soon.

Join the thousands of students we train each year, we look forward to hearing how you got on once you have completed a course with us.

FOR FULL COURSE CONTENT AND DATES AVAILABLE - PLEASE SCROLL FURTHER DOWN THIS PAGE

Course Entry Requirements

🚩 You must have a Level 3 in Full Body Massage or a Level 3 in Sports massage to be accepted, which is an ITEC, VTCT, BTEC level 3 or similar qualification.

Do you want to check if your massage qualification will be accepted for you to attend this course?

We are happy to help - Click on link below to continue reading the requirement details and who to contact if you require help ...

Prerequisite/Requirements for Attending This Course

Open to Qualified Therapists with a Level 3 in Massage and Anatomy and Physiology

Your qualification needs to be verified before you can be accepted onto this course, we are happy to help with this and check your qualifications. If you are unsure if you have a level 3, please email us here: sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

We will require a copy of your qualification before you attend (this should be sent to your tutor). If you have an ITEC or VTCT level 3 massage qualification (or similar) then you can sign up for this course immediately.

Guidance: Our course requirements are aligned with professional body and insurance company standards.

Eligibility:

  • This course is intended for existing therapists aged 16 and over.
  • Individuals under 18 must have a parent or guardian book the course on their behalf. Please note that third-party insurance may not be applicable for those under 18; we recommend verifying coverage before booking.

Assessment:

No written exam required; assessment is purely practical and conducted during the course.

Qualification Requirements:

  • A Level 3 certificate in Anatomy and Physiology.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Full Body Massage (Swedish, Holistic, or Sports). Combined certificates are acceptable; online qualifications for Massage are not accepted, except for Anatomy and Physiology.

Exclusions:

We CANNOT accept:

  • Reflexology or Aromatherapy qualifications unless they include full body massage.
  • Indian Head Massage, as it does not meet the full body requirement.
  • Thai Body Massage, Guild Full Body Massage, and short-duration GTi massage qualifications, as they do not cover necessary techniques.
  • Beauty Guild Massage Diplomas or other short courses that do not meet the 100-hour practical training requirement.

Important Notes:

  • If you are uncertain about the suitability of your qualifications, please contact us at sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk for verification before booking.
  • NVQ Level 3 training must include at least 100 hours to be accepted.
  • It’s the responsibility of each student to ensure their qualifications meet our requirements to avoid an administrative fee for refunds.

For Overseas Qualifications:

Please verify your qualification equivalence via NARIC at http://www.naric.org.uk/.

Contact for Qualification Verification:

  • Email: info@naric.org.uk
  • Phone (UK): +44 (0)871 330 7033
  • Phone (International): + 44 1242 258621
  • Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00 (UK time)

Course Content

Course Aims:

This Course Will Teach You How to Apply Deep Tissue and Advanced Massage Techniques

The Deep Muscles of the legs including Hamstrings, Ilio-Tibial Band & Quads
Muscles of the lower leg such as the Gastrocnemius
Muscles of the Back
Muscles of the Arms and Shoulders
Feet

Outcomes

Participants will have a good understanding of:
Adopting correct working posture for deep tissue work and hands free massage techniques
Observing client posture
How to develop their palpation skills
Recognising trigger points and how to apply the correct techniques for treating them
Utilising Neuromuscular Techniques and other advanced massage techniques to treat specific areas
How to perform a massage routine incorporating advanced massage techniques.

The course aims to help you develop advanced massage techniques which will enable you to be more confident and specific in your treatments.

This gives you the potential to expand your client base as you will be able to offer more than just a relaxing massage. You will be able to treat clients with muscular pain and tenderness and lack of flexibility with more confidence.

Our Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage Course Includes:

Deep Tissue and Advanced Massage Techniques
Neuromuscular Techniques
Palpation
Trigger Point
Hands free techniques
Comprehensive manual

Unlike classic massage therapy, which is generally used for relaxation, this technique enables the therapist to focus on and treat specific problems. The general public is increasingly requesting deeper and more advanced techniques due to their effectiveness in treating a host of specific issues, the most prevalent being back and shoulder pain.

What conditions is deep tissue massage used for?

Chronic pain
Limited mobility
Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Postural problems
Osteoarthritis pain
Fibromyalgia
Muscle tension or spasm

Learn how to improve your techniques

Palpation
Careful examination of soft tissue to identify areas of possible damage is obviously very important for the therapist. Just prodding your finger into a tender spot does not give you much information, other than that it is probably tender!

We'll look at how to improve your palpation skills so that you may more easily identify changes in texture, tension or damage in soft tissue, therefore you will have a better idea of how to treat the area.

Trigger points
Trigger points are highly irritable and localised areas within muscle fibres. These areas can vary from the size of a pea to a large lump. They are often tender and painful to touch and will frequently cause referred pain and discomfort.

Trigger points are tender points in the muscle fascia; these can be difficult to locate. The rationale behind using trigger point therapy is that it creates localised ischemia (lack or reduction of oxygen to the muscle tissue) which starve the trigger point of oxygen and nutrients needed to sustain contraction.

Neuro-muscular techniques (NMT) NMT can be employed to alleviate these areas and so reduce knots and adhesions. NMT is an extension of deep friction & pressure techniques; it is applied with thumbs, fingers, fists or elbows, and is a diagnostic palpatory tool designed to help assess and deal with chronic pain.

Hands Free Massage
Hands Free Massage techniques are a blend of Eastern and Western styles, ideal for all massage therapists and body-workers, whether recently qualified or experienced.

This course will teach you correct body position and working posture helping to maximize the effectiveness of your massage whilst minimizing injuries. Sadly, we often see therapists having to give up work due to burnout, poor posture, backache and repetitive strain injuries.

As therapists, we need to look after ourselves as well as offer wonderful therapies to our clients; after all, our bodies are our tools of the trade.

Course Times

10.00am – 5.00pm on weekday and weekend dates.



For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 minute lunch break and a short afternoon break. 

Award-Winning School - Excellent Tuition & Aftercare

To book a course, choose the venue and date you want from the list below, then click on the 'Book' button and you will be taken to the checkout.

Deposit & How to Pay the Balance

1. The deposit comes off the price of the course - No hidden extras, manuals, certificates and VAT are all included in the price.

2. How to pay your balance & instalment payment options, the venue address & directions - This will all be sent to you by the tutor, when you book.

3. If there are no dates showing for the venue of choice, please choose another venue that you can travel to (using the location option button on the left-hand side, above dates). Alternatively, email us to be put on the waiting list for further dates.

4. We have been offering award-winning courses for over 25 years, so when you book with us, you will receive a first-class course, taught by our expert, passionate and caring tutors.

To view dates & venues on offer, please scroll down this page and choose a location from the drop-down list.

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IN-HOUSE BOOKINGS

Are you a Salon, College, Spa or Hotel and Require in-house Training?Please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to you (depending on where you are based) with a minimum of  4 - 6 students.

We offer discounts for larger groups.

THIS IS ONLY ON OFFER FOR OUR ONE DAY COURSES

Yes, we can offer discounts for larger groups.



Please provide as much information as you can regarding your requirements, where you are based, which course you are interested in and for how many people, and we will be happy to help.

We have a long history of offering high-quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you. Our courses are fully recognised and accredited, making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.



We train therapists and also offer in-house training. We currently train all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff and have done so for the past 3 years. We work with Gleneagles Hotel and Spa, Cliveden Hotel and Spa, Champney's, Dior and The Langham London Hotel. Also Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies, Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and other Top Hotels and Spas.



We are happy to organise your in-house training. Please email us so we can organise a trainer to come to your location with 4 - 6 students or more.

Contact:
sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

Venue & Tutor Info

The tutor will send you the full directions and times for the course you book.

Come and learn with our really friendly tutors. They are not only experts in teaching and extremely knowledgeable, but also very passionate, kind and patient.



Venues in London and across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Join the thousands of students we train each year. We have a long-term proven history and our feedback speaks for itself.



We also look forward to hearing how you got on once you have completed a course with us.

We love what we do and have passionate tutors who very much look forward to welcoming you on a course with them soon.

To read more about venue addresses and directions click on the 'Expand to Read More' button below ...

Venue Address:

Please note - we do not give out the full address of the venue on our website because in the past sometimes students have turned up on the day hoping to join a full class, which is not possible.

You can, however, view the location using the Google Maps button supplied on our venue pages to know exactly which street you are travelling to before you book if required, but if you book straight away, your tutor will be in touch with the full address and full directions to your venue anyway.


- We have various venues to choose from, over 25 locations which are easy to travel to both by public transport or car.
- Venues around England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- A deposit payment has to be taken first to secure your booking, and wasted journeys are now avoided by us giving out full address details after a booking has been taken!

Directions to the Venue - If you need directions to each venue before you wish to book, these can be easily found on the venue page link:

https://www.gatewayworkshops.co.uk/venues/listing/all/


Once you have found the venue you wish to attend, you can see all the information about how to get there - nearest station, car travel etc.

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In-House Training - Our Senior Trainers can come to you

If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel requiring in-house training, please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location for 4 or more students.

sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

We have a long history of offering high-quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you.

We also offer discounts for larger groups.

Our courses are fully recognised and accredited, making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.

Our Tutors

Our tutors are like a family unit; they deliver their courses with care and passion and have very high standards regarding our training.



When taking a course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies, ensuring quality training with experienced tutors.

Our tutors have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring with great aftercare and help where needed.

All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and with small classes you are assured of individual attention.

All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the Award in Education, PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer, so you know you are in good hands.

We have years of experience to offer you, ensuring that you will be delighted with the course you choose.

What do I need to bring?

- Students should bring pen/pencil, paper and own lunch. Loose/comfortable clothing should be worn.
- If you are booking a massage course - because massage will be undertaken, normal standards of cleanliness will be expected including short fingernails.
- All products that you use on the day whilst learning will be provided on the day of your training for massage, beauty and spiritual courses and are included in the price of your course, including towels and all equipment.
- The tutors will be able to advise you on the best and most affordable equipment and/or kits to buy when you train with them so you can use these with your clients, or if you wish to buy them before you train you can!
- We do have a product page on our website which offers discounts on many products that the tutors use, which you can check out any time.



Places - Waiting list options

All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.

If the venue you selected says there are no dates available please choose a different venue you can travel to or you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations and we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.

Frequently Asked Questions

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All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute-to-minute basis and will show as full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.

If the venue you selected says there are no dates available, please choose a different venue you can travel to, or email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations, we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.

10.00am - 5.00pm on weekday and weekend dates.

This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Towergate, FHT, Thinktree and CTHA.

You will receive an insurable, professional certificate allowing you to use the therapy you learn with us and charge your clients or work in a salon, as it is a recognised qualification on Government & Councils Approved Accredited list.



Existing CTHA Members can attend this course and gain their CPD points through the CTHA as it is recognised as additional learning, enabling students to get insurance cover through Holistic Insurance Services, which will add it to the therapist’s insurance.

When you book a course with us, we take the deposit for the course (we do not take the full payment). Once you have booked, your details are sent directly to the tutor and they will contact you with regard to the balance.

We give you this option as many students do not wish to pay in full for their course straightaway as they have limited funds, so if you book in advance, this allows you to only pay the deposit and then pay the balance later, helping you to budget.

Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget - The tutor will be in touch once you book and pay your deposit to easily arrange this with you.

You will have a choice to pay the balance straightaway or it can be paid in instalments.

You will receive a confirmation email from the tutor once you have booked and this will give you the information you require so you can pay the balance directly to your tutor.

If you are a company paying for a student to attend, please email us as we provide a Pro forma invoice if required, we are happy for the tutor to contact you directly to charge the full amount so you do not have to pay in two payments (please note this is only available for company bookings). We can arrange this for you on request.

It’s quick and easy to book with us; you can immediately look forward to your course and a great day learning a new therapy.

We have caring and helpful tutors who will be in touch with you quickly, they are contactable before your course starts, helping you with any questions you may have, making your decision to book with us the right one.

It is important to know you are in safe hands now, on your training day and when your course has finished. You will receive excellent aftercare and help and advice from your tutor when needed.

We are an award-winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey.

Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.

Voted The Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won 5 years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.

When you book with us you have peace of mind, we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by many recognised professional bodies. We pride ourselves on very high-standard courses which are reflected in our high pass rates!

We are a trusted school, trading since 1998 and accredited by all the top professional bodies.

We have trained many professional therapists and make-up artists from large professional salons, hotels and spas at:

Gleneagles 5 star hotel and Spa Scotland

Champneys Health Resorts

Bobbi Brown UK & Ireland

Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Top Hotels and Spas

The Mandarin Oriental Spa at Knightsbridge

Dior, John Lewis Spa, The Sanctuary and many other leading companies.

We have trained many salon therapists, mobile therapists and corporate ladies and gentlemen.

We have also trained thousands of complete beginners, police officers, air hostesses - flight attendants, office workers, mums, retired men and women, members of the NHS, all looking for a rewarding career change or an extra income.

We offer value for money, professional training from passionate and skilled tutors and the chance to earn an extra income or maybe training to allow a complete life change and a different career path.

Receive these Gifts when you Train with us

FREE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHEN YOU ATTEND:

Anatomy and Physiology e-manual

FREE Access to massage downloads to help you remember routine.

Access to our FREE 'Hands Free' Massage Video Download too! Discounts on therapist insurance and products.

No

You do not need to take a model with you as you will work with another student on the day of training.

If you do not wish to be worked on due to medical reasons, sometimes the tutor can provide one or you can bring someone with you if advised beforehand. The tutor will be happy to discuss this with you.

AT OUR COURSES YOU WILL BE WORKING ON EACH OTHER, SO NO MODELS ARE REQUIRED UNLESS YOU PREFER TO BRING ONE IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE WORKED ON.

JUST LET US KNOW WHEN YOU BOOK AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP WITH THIS.

What should I bring with me?

All products that you use on the day whilst learning will be provided on the day of your training for massage, beauty and spiritual courses and are included in the price of your course.

Students should bring a pen/pencil, paper and their own lunch. Loose/comfortable clothing should be worn.



You do not need to take anything else with you to a class - all massage & beauty couches, chairs, towels and equipment are provided.

If you are booking a massage course - because massage will be undertaken, normal standards of cleanliness will be expected including short fingernails.

The class runs with 2 or more students booked and you can book the evening before the start date if you wish.

The tutors will be able to advise you on the best and most affordable equipment and/or kits to buy when you train with them so you can use these with your clients, or if you wish to buy them before you train you can!

There are no written exams for our one day courses, only a practical assessment by the tutor as you work during the day. The guidance you receive from your tutor will allow you to easily grasp your new skill.

You do not need to wear a therapist tunic or whites unless you wish to, comfortable clothing is fine.

Yes one day is enough time to learn your course contents, due to our expert tutors and our small classes we have very high pass rates.

Our One Day Course certification is not brand specific.

You will get a practitioner's certificate which does NOT say one day course anywhere on it.

It is a professional practitioner’s certificate and the accreditation body logos are also on your certificate, showing who has approved it for insurance purposes.

Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.

If you are choosing a massage or beauty course, our courses are popular because the certification we give you allows a student to work with whichever particular brand they choose to purchase later and use with their clients.

Importantly, we teach effective and safe methods with products that our tutors love to use but do not insist on the students who attend continuing with any one given brand afterwards to gain insurance and use what they have learned with us professionally.



This allows students to make their own choice of brand and also means that they are not tied by any particular brand when it comes to their insurance, so should they ever have a problem and if a claim is made and they have changed brand, they would still be covered, (please check this with your insurance provider) giving you a lot more flexibility.



This also means you are not tied into buying brands from us, which is very restrictive and makes the school you are buying them from money but does not benefit you. This means the certificate you gain with us gives you the freedom to use whichever brand you wish; the tutors can guide you towards good products but ultimately it is your choice!



In some cases your insurance may be invalid if you train with a branded product detailed on your training certificate and you then change to another brand. However, providing non-brand-specific training allows us to offer our courses at a lower cost, allowing you to spend what is right for you on the necessary products rather than buying unnecessary and costly equipment.

The tutor will be happy to discuss products, prices and how much you can charge for the therapy on your training day. The tutor will also cover the insurance information for you, we receive a discount with a large insurance company covering our training for those of you new to this field or wanting to change to a new and more affordable cover.

Yes, we do offer discounts for products you can use after your course - we have teamed up with some excellent companies to offer really good discounts to our students.

We give you all of this information in the course manuals you receive (included in the price of your course) on the day of your training.

Certificates are given on the day of training, a recognised Gateway Diploma qualification.

You will get a practitioner's certificate, which does NOT say one day course anywhere on it.

Our courses are approved and accredited by professional bodies/companies like ITEC, FHT, CTHA, Towergate, ABT and ThinkTree - Please check individual course pages regarding who accredits each one.

Our One Day Course certification is not brand specific.

It is a professional practitioner’s certificate and the accreditation body logos are also on your certificate, showing who has approved it for insurance purposes.

Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.

If you are choosing a massage or beauty course, our courses are popular because the certification we give you allows a student to work with whichever particular brand they choose to purchase later and use with their clients.

Importantly, we teach effective and safe methods with products that our tutors love to use, but do not insist on the students who attend continuing with any one given brand afterwards to gain insurance and use what they have learned with us professionally.



This allows students to make their own choice of brand and also means that they are not tied by any particular brand when it comes to their insurance, so should they ever have a problem and if a claim is made and they have changed brand, they would still be covered, (please check this with your insurance provider) giving you a lot more flexibility.



This also means you are not tied into buying brands from us, which is very restrictive and makes the school you are buying them from money but does not benefit you. This means the certificate you gain with us gives you the freedom to use whichever brand you wish; the tutors can guide you towards good products but ultimately it is your choice!



In some cases your insurance may be invalid if you train with a branded product detailed on your training certificate and you then change to another brand. However, providing non-brand-specific training allows us to offer our courses at a lower cost, allowing you to spend what is right for you on the necessary products rather than buying unnecessary and costly equipment.

The tutor will be happy to discuss products, prices and how much you can charge for the therapy on your training day. The tutor will also cover the insurance information for you, we receive a discount with a large insurance company covering our training for those of you new to this field or wanting to change to a new and more affordable cover.

Yes, we do offer discounts for products you can use after your course - we have teamed up with some excellent companies to offer really good discounts to our students.



We give you all of this information in the course manuals you receive (included in the price of your course) on the day of your training.



THE ITEC COURSES - THE CERTIFICATES ARE ISSUED BY ITEC

Sadly No

We are sorry we cannot do this, we have to stick to the advertised numbers due to specialising in small classes and not having room at the venues to take more people.

However, we suggest you book the next date available that you can make and when filling out your details, there is a note box section within the booking form.

You can request here that you can be moved to the earlier date if there are any cancellations so you can be prioritised and contacted if we have anyone drop out.

All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute-to-minute basis and will show as full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.

If the venue you selected says there are no dates available, please choose a different venue you can travel to or an alternative date option - or you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations, we will be happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.

For Dates & Venues on offer and also the Course Price - please use the PURPLE LINK BUTTON located on this page.

It will give you a list of venues where we offer this course and also the dates and price.

It is quick and easy to book with us and we only take a small deposit to book you on.

FOR OUR ONE DAY COURSES

No, you do not have to take a written exam on the day, only a practical assessment.

No case studies are required - no written exams, certificate given on the day, on completion of a successful practical assessment with your tutor.

All our courses have been awarded CPD points (Continuing Professional Development). There are a certain number of points required by the various bodies (IFPA, FHT etc) to ensure that members are up to date with various therapies. For example, Aromatherapists are required to keep their training in massage up to date every 3 years and will look for CPD courses to be able to do this.

Please check with whom you are registered for their guidelines on how many points they award for one day courses as they all differ.

Tutors

Our tutors are like a family unit; they deliver their courses with care and passion and have very high standards regarding our training. When taking a course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies, ensuring quality training with experienced tutors.

Established in 1998, we have a great team of tutors who have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring. They also take pride in the way they look after their students both on the day of their training and by offering great aftercare and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and with small classes you are assured of individual attention.

All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the Award in Education, PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer, so you know you are in good hands.

We have years of experience to offer you, ensuring that you will be delighted with the course you choose.

Yes.

Our professional training courses are recognised qualifications and accredited with the top bodies, which means you will be able to get therapist insurance allowing you to work professionally with the general public and charge.

We are accredited by many professional bodies. Established 1998 - Trusted, Professional & Recognised Courses on Government & Council Approved list.

For our one day courses, practical tuition training materials for massage and beauty courses, including towels, blankets, creams/oils, massage tables/chairs are all provided on the day so you do not have to take anything with you.

Also included is a fully comprehensive award-winning manual.

The booking fee (your deposit) is inclusive of VAT and no VAT to pay on the balance of the course fee.

Yes - Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget - The tutor will be in touch once you book and pay your deposit to easily arrange this with you.

If it is a massage or beauty course the answer is -

No

Avoid being caught out - continue learning your massage and beauty at a venue with a tutor to get the best tuition - be safe and ensure you can use what you learn professionally and still get insurance cover.

We do offer some of our other courses online as well as at our venues - for example some of our spiritual courses are available online but no massage or beauty courses.

It will be mentioned on each course page, if there is an online version available.

Why we do NOT offer the hands-on practical massage or beauty courses online

1. This is because we feel that it is not safe to offer massage or beauty courses online as you require a tutor to be with you in a room to guide you as these are hands-on therapies

2. The councils are looking to regulate our industry, and the insurance companies are looking to make stricter laws for their policies and cover - which we welcome

3. It will be a lot harder to get many courses verified and covered for insurance soon due to new Government and council laws coming very soon

4. You need a professional assessment on the day of your course in person to make sure you have learned a hands-on therapy safely; this cannot be done online or by Zoom and is not likely to be accepted in the near future

5. We want to make sure any massage or beauty qualification you gain can be used professionally and this needs to be with a tutor at a venue for insurance companies to be able to continue to insure you moving forward

6. Many large spas, hotels and salons will not take an online training certificate for massage or beauty and will ONLY accept a qualification gained with a tutor face-to-face at a venue for their insurance purposes

7. To be taken seriously in our industry you want to make sure you get the right training with an experienced tutor - you can never replace this with online training as practical courses should be learned safely with a tutor face-to-face who has the right experience and tutor insurance to teach you correctly

8.You learn a lot by receiving a treatment as well as learning how to give a treatment, you cannot experience how it feels or what it should feel like if you learn over Zoom or by video - this is why you learn best by being in a class with other students

We have two massage courses that have both practical hands on and also online learning:

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE SOME COURSES LIKE THE CANCER ONCOLOGY MASSAGE COURSE AND OUR BABY INSTRUCTOR MASSAGE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE - THESE COURSES ONLY HAVE ONLINE LEARNING AS WELL AS PRACTICAL HANDS-ON LEARNING

The practical part of these courses are held at one of our venues and the theory part of the course is learned online.

The online part of the course will be yours to start in your own time with your own tutor to guide you every step of the way.

The Practical hands-on Part of the Course:

You will be guided through the practical day by your tutor, in a small group, with lots of individual attention.

Please scroll up to the top of the course page and you will see our full information and what is required to attend this course.

Only some of our massage courses require a previous qualification to attend (many do not) but we can help you with this.

This area will tell you what is accepted for an advanced massage course and how to contact us if you need us to check if your qualification is a level 3 that can be accepted or not - as we can help with this.

Thank you

Yes

If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel etc., and require in-house training, please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location with 4 or more students.

sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk

We have a long history of offering high-quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you.

Our courses are fully recognised and accredited, making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.

We train Therapists and we also offer in-house training, we currently train all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff and have done for the past 3 years, Gleneagles 5 star Hotel and Spa Scotland, Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Top Hotels and Spas.

You do NOT need insurance to take our one day courses, but we advise you to act professionally and obtain suitable professional liability insurance (if you intend to use what you have learned on our practitioner courses and use them with the general public.)

Insurance prices vary but work out at about £60 - £80 a year depending on which therapy you train in.

Full details are given to you on the day of your course, however, if you are a therapist already and have insurance you will be able to add your training to it (we always advise you to check first before booking) or if they do not offer insurance for what you have learned we can suggest alternatives, so you are covered.

All this information can be found in your course information or you can contact your tutor at any time for further information or help and aftercare when needed.

Gateway highly recommends Westminster for therapist insurance.

They are affordable, reliable and many of our students use them on a yearly basis. You will be given full information for Westminster Insurance on the day of your training and you can also find their information in the product/shop section of our website.


FOR OUR ITEC COURSES ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED THERAPIST INSURANCE TO TAKE AN ITEC COURSE - WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND WESTMINSTER INSURANCE AND THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO ALL GATEWAY STUDENTS

Your tutor can give you all of this information when you sign up for this course and help you with any questions you may have.

Yes

FOR OUR ONE DAY COURSES

Many other companies offer similar courses but have much larger classes, therefore it has to be taught over a longer period of time. You may be asked to come back for a second day to go over what you have learnt as the tutor does not have time to get around the class due to the large numbers.



Some other schools offer their courses over 2 days, sometimes it is a good way to get you to pay more but very often you will learn the same routines, so what is the difference? They will often have much larger classes so they will have to spread their training over a longer period of time, however we believe in small numbers so you receive one-to-one tuition.



If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge. However, due to small classes, this is rare but available if required.

FOR MASSAGE AND BEAUTY COURSES

We also send you a fantastic FREE Anatomy and Physiology manual before you attend our courses; another reason why some training classes elsewhere are over 2 days.

This will be due to the fact the tutor will spend a lot of the time reading about the A & P on the day which we feel you should not pay for, so we give you a free manual so you can do this in your own time. Relevant anatomy and physiology will of course be covered on the day.

Please remember this manual is an extra freebie from us, your course training manual is included in the cost of the course and you will receive this as a fully bound hard copy on the day of your training.

THE ITEC TRAINING - THIS IS SPREAD OVER 5-6 DAYS OVER SEVERAL MONTHS (DEPENDING ON WHICH COURSE YOU SIGN UP FOR), ALLOWING YOU TIME TO DO YOUR CASE STUDIES

Yes.

All booking fees (deposits) are inclusive of VAT, Gateway is registered for VAT as a school and booking/promotional agent.

The 'course fee’ (balance) payable to the tutors is VAT exempt as VAT is not applicable to Education.

The price on the website is inclusive of everything, no hidden charges.

Receive these Gifts when you Train with us - Giving you bonus material worth over £50!

FREE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHEN YOU ATTEND:

Anatomy and Physiology e-manual

Access to our complimentary 'Hands Free' Massage Video Download too!

Access to course reference videos helps you remember the routine taught. Discounts on therapist insurance and products

FOR OUR ONE DAY COURSES - Yes

Our Promise to you - Yes you can repeat the course free of charge if needed.

Our tutors are so confident that one day is adequate for our one day Diploma courses, due to the small numbers they teach, if they or you feel you need to come back to repeat the course you can do this free of charge.

If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course for free within 6 months, when spaces are available with the same tutor.

However, due to small classes and the 1-1 attention you receive, this is rare, but for your peace of mind, it’s available if required.

THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OUR ITEC TRAINING COURSES

You can find all the latest students’ feedback, good or bad, here on this page.

Please scroll to the STUDENT FEEDBACK section.

When you complete a course with us, you will receive an email asking you to fill out our student feedback form.

All of our testimonials are genuine, coming from the students who have taken our courses, and we have a very high rating on Trustpilot and our Gateway Facebook business pages.



You know when you book with us you are booking with a company with over 25 years’ experience teaching thousands of students and we have passionate and caring tutors you can trust.

We look forward to you attending a course with us and receiving your feedback too!

Our tutors are passionate and kind and look after all our students, we are an established company with a 25+ year history behind us, making sure we get it right. We thank all those students who have sent in feedback, as we love to hear from them after a class.

Yes.

All our tutors hold teaching qualifications and are experts in their fields, they all have professional qualifications in all the subject areas that they teach with years of experience so you know you will receive the best training available.

Excellent tuition on the day with expert tutors, but also fantastic aftercare when needed and help with any questions, which makes us different and unique from many other companies offering courses; not only will you get great tutors whilst you learn - but great aftercare too - many other companies do not offer this and leave you to your own devices.

Your tutor's contact details can be found in your website confirmation when you booked with us - email and phone contact details.

The tutor will also confirm your booking by email, giving you all the information you need for them, plus full details for the venue, directions and final balance payment information.

Help in Finding Work After You Have Trained With Us

The one question we have been asked by the most students is how to find work after you have trained with us, so we often team up with great companies that can help!

We will post these in our newsletter, so please remember to sign up for free to be kept up-to-date with this, our new course launches and all of our latest information.

The link for our newsletter can be found in the footer (bottom part of our website) on the far right-hand side.

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Amy Johnson

I was really looking forward to this course, and I was not disappointed!. The tutor Amy Johnson puts you at ease the minute you walk through the door, she goes through every step with you until you master the techniques, showing alternative positions and movements suited to therapist and clients. But she does though in a very encouraging and calm way.
I am not an experienced therapist as I only qualified a few years ago in Swedish Massage. This course has given me a whole wealth of new skills and added confidence. I highly recommend this course and tutor.

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Jodi
Emma Pymm

Really enjoyed the Deep Tissue Course. I like that the Gateway courses have small numbers so you get more time dedicated from the tutor. Learnt some great skills to take into my everyday practice

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Dan Wait
Kelly Demain

I strongly recommend this course.

Kelly is an excellent and accomplished tutor. She has impressive interpersonal skills which she utilised to create a safe space conducive to learning.

She is also extremely knowledgeable and delivered her content well.

I have broadened my knowledge considerably in a short space of time.

Thank you, Kelly.

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Michelle Fox
Kelly Domain

I attended an excellent deep tissue massage course run by Kelly Domain. Kelly is a fantastic tutor—engaging, knowledgeable, and supportive. The course was both fun and informative, and I feel like I’m leaving with far more skills than I started with. It was a real confidence booster, and I now feel much more prepared to apply deep tissue techniques in practice. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their massage skills!

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Klara Kuka
Kelly Demain

Amazing massage course with an amazing tutor Kelly Demain . Very thorough and amazing techniques, definitely recommend it advanced deep tissue course , will come back for other courses .

Recently the Head Trainer from Champney's Booked our Courses and her Feedback was the Following:

Name: Laura Tatlow
Champneys


Tutor feedback: Tutor was great, really informative and knowledgable, really enjoyed the course and looking forward to my next course with gateway.

Did the course you booked live up to your overall expectations: Yes

Would you consider another course with us, if not tell us why: Yes

Course feedback: already booked on 3 more!

Would it be ok for us to feature your comments on our feedback page of our web site: Yes

Why Learn With Gateway?

- Established for Over 25 Years

- Accredited, Certified, Insurable Courses

- Award-Winning Training School

- Winner 5 Years in a Row!

- Thousands of Happy Students

- Industry Leading Tutors

- Supporting You Whilst You Learn

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Trusted By

We have trained many professional therapists and make-up artists from large professional salons, hotels and spas at: Gleneagles 5 star hotel and Spa Scotland, Champneys Health Resorts, Bobbi Brown UK & Ireland.

We also train Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companie and at Hollyoaks for Channel 4, Top Spas like The Mandarin Oriental Spa at Knightsbridge, John Lewis Spa, Dior, The Sanctuary, Cliveden Hotel and Spa and many other leading companies.

Other clients include: NHS, National Pharmacies & Rehabilitation Centres Across the UK, Thousands of Therapists - For Professional Client Use And the General Public - For Personal Use. 

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