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• NLSSM Level 5 Professional Qualification in Sport Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy

  • Start
    16 Feb 2025
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    14 Dec 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham, North London, N17 9LJ

  
  

  

  
  

  Level 5 Professional Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy Diploma

  Our Diploma is designed for anyone with a serious interest in pursuing corrective soft tissue therapy as a career.

  NLSSM will take you from start to finish.

  Our course offers the whole package, starting with assessment skills, postural and movement, treat with advanced soft tissue skills & implement rehabilitation programs. Be the 'go to person', the soft tissue specialist that can offer more.

  For full course details and syllabus please click here
  

  How to apply
  

  Booking instructions can be found by clicking here
  

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• Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course - North London

  • Start
    20 Mar 2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    22 Mar 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course

  This 3 day course leads to a fully accredited qualification as a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist.
  
  Focusing on developing your understanding of common conditions of cancer and how this will influence your work, it includes how to modify your massage techniques along with learning some new ones specific to a variety of cancer conditions.

  • Online and 3 Day in-person Practical Workshop: £499
  • Online only: £99

  What's included?

  This course is split up into an online portion and 3 days of in-person practical workshops.

  • Online Workshop - This portion of the course will cover the technical information you need in order to make appropriate choices in care
  • Day 1 Practical Workshop - This will teach you how to modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common conditions.
  • Day 2 Practical Workshop - This focuses on developing your manual techniques and advancing your soft tissue skills
  • Day 3 Practical Workshop - This day includes providing homecare suggestions and covering rehabilitation principles as well as bringing together all that you have learnt.

  Please note this is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you must have a relevant hands-on therapy qualification or massage experience.

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details

  This course is provided by SMA member Susan Findlay

  
  

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• NLSSM: TSTR - Transverse Soft Tissue Release

  • When
    25 Mar 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  An Advanced Massage Technique that clients will love and produces results!

  This Transverse Soft Tissue Release course comprises of an online portion, as well as a one-day practical workshop taught by NLSSM Director, Susan Findlay.

  The purpose of Transverse Soft Tissue Release (TSTR) is to improve the tissue environment without causing undue stress. I have heard multiple times how painful this technique can be from clients and therapists alike. Whilst it is a strong technique, it should not include pain. It should instead feel like the tissue is being given a good stretch without being beaten up!
  

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details.

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

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• Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course - Online

  • Start
    25 Apr 2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    27 Apr 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  

  Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course

  This 3 day course leads to a fully accredited qualification as a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist.
  
  Focusing on developing your understanding of common conditions of cancer and how this will influence your work, it includes how to modify your massage techniques along with learning some new ones specific to a variety of cancer conditions.

  • Online and 3 Day in-person Practical Workshop: £499
  • Online only: £99

  What's included?

  This course is split up into an online portion and 3 days of in-person practical workshops.

  • Online Workshop - This portion of the course will cover the technical information you need in order to make appropriate choices in care
  • Day 1 Practical Workshop - This will teach you how to modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common conditions.
  • Day 2 Practical Workshop - This focuses on developing your manual techniques and advancing your soft tissue skills
  • Day 3 Practical Workshop - This day includes providing homecare suggestions and covering rehabilitation principles as well as bringing together all that you have learnt.

  Please note this is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you must have a relevant hands-on therapy qualification or massage experience.

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details

  This course is provided by SMA member Susan Findlay

  
  

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• NLSSM: Postural Assessment

  • When
    04 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  A fun day for a complex subject. You will never look at another person in the same way again. It is all about differences, what we see and what does it mean, how does it influence the way we work. Start your path on a more effective approach for change. 
  
  

  In this workshop we discuss the theories and physiology behind postural deterioration.  From  this understanding we can relate the changes in movement purity to the muscle chains that provide stability whilst producing force.  Using our key movement pattern assessments we can identify and understand how the body compensates for the weakness that inevitably leads to dysfunction and postural changes. 

  These key assessments can then form the foundation of a corrective strategy and effective postural exercise prescription.

  This workshop is a must for all industry professionals that are interested in treating postural deterioration.  Providing a structured, simplistic and effective approach to postural correction. 
  

  To book please go to the NLSSM website by clicking here.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

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• Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course - Brighton

  • Start
    16 May 2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    18 May 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Jing, Brighton, BN1 1RD

  

  Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course

  This 3 day course leads to a fully accredited qualification as a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist.
  
  Focusing on developing your understanding of common conditions of cancer and how this will influence your work, it includes how to modify your massage techniques along with learning some new ones specific to a variety of cancer conditions.

  • Online and 3 Day in-person Practical Workshop: £499
  • Online only: £99

  What's included?

  This course is split up into an online portion and 3 days of in-person practical workshops.

  • Online Workshop - This portion of the course will cover the technical information you need in order to make appropriate choices in care
  • Day 1 Practical Workshop - This will teach you how to modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common conditions.
  • Day 2 Practical Workshop - This focuses on developing your manual techniques and advancing your soft tissue skills
  • Day 3 Practical Workshop - This day includes providing homecare suggestions and covering rehabilitation principles as well as bringing together all that you have learnt.

  Please note this is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you must have a relevant hands-on therapy qualification or massage experience.

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details

  This course is provided by SMA member Susan Findlay

  
  

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• NLSSM: Biomechanics and Biotensegrity

  • When
    18 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Enhance your movement based assessment skills.
  
  This workshop aims to help manual therapists understand the differences between biomechanical & biotensegrity principles to assess soft tissue dysfunction.

  You will learn by using a global approach in both observation and treatment of a soft tissue condition you will increase the success of your understanding and achieve longer-lasting outcomes.  

  The aim is to help you interpret information in order to develop more accurate and successful treatment plans and home care.

  What you will achieve
  

  • Learn how to assess areas where there is dysfunction on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
  • Evaluate which structures are contributing towards the observed dysfunctions
  • Learn how to analyse the impact of dysfunction upon the operation of the musckuloskeletal system
  • Develop your skills in producing appropriate client homecare based on findings
  • Develop a treatment plan that includes the use of advance massage techniques
  • Understand the difference between biomechanics and biotensegrity principles

  Click here for further details and learning outcomes.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Postural Assessment

  • When
    27 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  A fun day for a complex subject. You will never look at another person in the same way again. It is all about differences, what we see and what does it mean, how does it influence the way we work. Start your path on a more effective approach for change. 
  
  

  In this workshop we discuss the theories and physiology behind postural deterioration.  From  this understanding we can relate the changes in movement purity to the muscle chains that provide stability whilst producing force.  Using our key movement pattern assessments we can identify and understand how the body compensates for the weakness that inevitably leads to dysfunction and postural changes. 

  These key assessments can then form the foundation of a corrective strategy and effective postural exercise prescription.

  This workshop is a must for all industry professionals that are interested in treating postural deterioration.  Providing a structured, simplistic and effective approach to postural correction. 
  

  To book please go to the NLSSM website by clicking here.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Soft Tissue Re-Education Methods and Homecare

  • When
    01 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Convert soft tissue therapy techniques into homecare activities for clients!
  
  A dynamic advanced one-day course that will arm you with practical homecare ideas and rehabilitative exercises for your clients
  

  
  Aims and Objectives

  • Understand the mechanisms of soft tissue dysfunction as relevant to ROM. 
  • Understand the physiological effects and proposed benefits of flexibility training/treatment intervention.
    
  • Learn how to administer Muscle Energy Technique stretches as homecare
  • Introduce the various methodologies/techniques used and available to the therapist for facilitation of ROM 
  • Be able to treat using flexibility techniques specific to physiological requirements.
    
  • Understand the mechanisms of soft tissue dysfunction as relevant to ROM.
  • Follow through a visual assessment to testing and choose appropriate techniques.
  • Understand the differences between corrective exercise, functional training and stretching.
    

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 
  

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)

  Show details
• NLSSM: Muscle Energy Techniques - Post Isometric Relaxation

  • When
    08 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Improve your rehabilitation and treatment outcomes using Muscle Energy Techniques.

  MET is used to treat somatic dysfunction, especially decreased range of motion, muscular hypertonicity and pain.

  One of the aims of the workshop is to encourage your independence of thought so that you can confidently apply MET to any area of the body.

  What you will achieve
  

  • An understanding of the physiological effects of MET
  • An understanding of the mechanism of the technique
  • The ability to apply safe and effective MET PIR to lower limb
  • The confidence to workout its' application in most given circumstances
  • The ability and understanding of when to apply passive and active MET to lower limb
  • The appropriate understanding of when to apply it and its' contraindications
  • The ability to test range of motion for hip, knee and ankle

  Please note that you will joining an existing diploma course for this workshop.

  Click here for further details.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Biomechanics and Biotensegrity

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Enhance your movement based assessment skills.
  
  This workshop aims to help manual therapists understand the differences between biomechanical & biotensegrity principles to assess soft tissue dysfunction.

  You will learn by using a global approach in both observation and treatment of a soft tissue condition you will increase the success of your understanding and achieve longer-lasting outcomes.  

  The aim is to help you interpret information in order to develop more accurate and successful treatment plans and home care.

  What you will achieve
  

  • Learn how to assess areas where there is dysfunction on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
  • Evaluate which structures are contributing towards the observed dysfunctions
  • Learn how to analyse the impact of dysfunction upon the operation of the musckuloskeletal system
  • Develop your skills in producing appropriate client homecare based on findings
  • Develop a treatment plan that includes the use of advance massage techniques
  • Understand the difference between biomechanics and biotensegrity principles

  Click here for further details and learning outcomes.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Soft Tissue Re-Education Methods and Homecare

  • When
    24 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Convert soft tissue therapy techniques into homecare activities for clients!
  
  A dynamic advanced one-day course that will arm you with practical homecare ideas and rehabilitative exercises for your clients
  

  
  Aims and Objectives

  • Understand the mechanisms of soft tissue dysfunction as relevant to ROM. 
  • Understand the physiological effects and proposed benefits of flexibility training/treatment intervention.
    
  • Learn how to administer Muscle Energy Technique stretches as homecare
  • Introduce the various methodologies/techniques used and available to the therapist for facilitation of ROM 
  • Be able to treat using flexibility techniques specific to physiological requirements.
    
  • Understand the mechanisms of soft tissue dysfunction as relevant to ROM.
  • Follow through a visual assessment to testing and choose appropriate techniques.
  • Understand the differences between corrective exercise, functional training and stretching.
    

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 
  

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)

  Show details
• Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course - Edinburgh

  • Start
    27 Jun 2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Leonardo Hotel, Edinburgh, EH12 6UG

  

  Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course

  This 3 day course leads to a fully accredited qualification as a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist.
  
  Focusing on developing your understanding of common conditions of cancer and how this will influence your work, it includes how to modify your massage techniques along with learning some new ones specific to a variety of cancer conditions.

  • Online and 3 Day in-person Practical Workshop: £499
  • Online only: £99

  What's included?

  This course is split up into an online portion and 3 days of in-person practical workshops.

  • Online Workshop - This portion of the course will cover the technical information you need in order to make appropriate choices in care
  • Day 1 Practical Workshop - This will teach you how to modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common conditions.
  • Day 2 Practical Workshop - This focuses on developing your manual techniques and advancing your soft tissue skills
  • Day 3 Practical Workshop - This day includes providing homecare suggestions and covering rehabilitation principles as well as bringing together all that you have learnt.

  Please note this is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you must have a relevant hands-on therapy qualification or massage experience.

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details

  This course is provided by SMA member Susan Findlay

  
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Muscle Energy Techniques - Reciprocal Inhibition

  • When
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Develop powerful skills and increase your ability to be precise using Muscle Energy Techniques.
  
  MET is used to treat somatic dysfunction, especially decreased range of motion, muscular hypertonicity and pain.
One of the aims of the workshop is to encourage your independence of thought so that you can confidently apply MET to any area of the body.

  What you will achieve

  • An understanding of the physiological effects of MET
  • An understanding of the mechanism of the technique
  • The ability to apply safe and effective RI to the upper limb
  • The confidence to workout its' application in most given circumstances
  • Review how to apply PIR to the lower limb
  • The ability and understanding of when to apply passive and active MET to lower limb
  • The appropriate understanding of when to apply it and its' contraindications
  • The ability to test range of motion for A/C, S/C and GH joints
    

  You must have completed the Muscle Energy Technique – PIR before attending this workshop. 

  Click here for further details.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: TSTR - Transverse Soft Tissue Release

  • When
    13 Jul 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  An Advanced Massage Technique that clients will love and produces results!

  This Transverse Soft Tissue Release course comprises of an online portion, as well as a one-day practical workshop taught by NLSSM Director, Susan Findlay.

  The purpose of Transverse Soft Tissue Release (TSTR) is to improve the tissue environment without causing undue stress. I have heard multiple times how painful this technique can be from clients and therapists alike. Whilst it is a strong technique, it should not include pain. It should instead feel like the tissue is being given a good stretch without being beaten up!
  

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details.

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Postural Assessment

  • When
    07 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  A fun day for a complex subject. You will never look at another person in the same way again. It is all about differences, what we see and what does it mean, how does it influence the way we work. Start your path on a more effective approach for change. 
  
  

  In this workshop we discuss the theories and physiology behind postural deterioration.  From  this understanding we can relate the changes in movement purity to the muscle chains that provide stability whilst producing force.  Using our key movement pattern assessments we can identify and understand how the body compensates for the weakness that inevitably leads to dysfunction and postural changes. 

  These key assessments can then form the foundation of a corrective strategy and effective postural exercise prescription.

  This workshop is a must for all industry professionals that are interested in treating postural deterioration.  Providing a structured, simplistic and effective approach to postural correction. 
  

  To book please go to the NLSSM website by clicking here.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)
  

  Show details
• NLSSM: Soft Tissue Re-Education Methods and Homecare

  • When
    05 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    The Hub, North London, N17 9LJ

  

  
  

  Convert soft tissue therapy techniques into homecare activities for clients!
  
  A dynamic advanced one-day course that will arm you with practical homecare ideas and rehabilitative exercises for your clients
  

  
  Aims and Objectives

  • Understand the mechanisms of soft tissue dysfunction as relevant to ROM. 
  • Understand the physiological effects and proposed benefits of flexibility training/treatment intervention.
    
  • Learn how to administer Muscle Energy Technique stretches as homecare
  • Introduce the various methodologies/techniques used and available to the therapist for facilitation of ROM 
  • Be able to treat using flexibility techniques specific to physiological requirements.
    
  • Understand the mechanisms of soft tissue dysfunction as relevant to ROM.
  • Follow through a visual assessment to testing and choose appropriate techniques.
  • Understand the differences between corrective exercise, functional training and stretching.
    

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details.

  This workshop is also part of a CPD bundle! Find out more here. 
  

  SMA members discount code can be found here (members login required)

  Show details
• Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course - Scotland

  • Start
    24 Oct 2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    26 Oct 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Grampian School of Massage, Scotland, AB41 9JD

  

  Certified Oncology Massage 3 Day Workshop and Online Course

  This 3 day course leads to a fully accredited qualification as a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist.
  
  Focusing on developing your understanding of common conditions of cancer and how this will influence your work, it includes how to modify your massage techniques along with learning some new ones specific to a variety of cancer conditions.

  • Online and 3 Day in-person Practical Workshop: £499
  • Online only: £99

  What's included?

  This course is split up into an online portion and 3 days of in-person practical workshops.

  • Online Workshop - This portion of the course will cover the technical information you need in order to make appropriate choices in care
  • Day 1 Practical Workshop - This will teach you how to modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common conditions.
  • Day 2 Practical Workshop - This focuses on developing your manual techniques and advancing your soft tissue skills
  • Day 3 Practical Workshop - This day includes providing homecare suggestions and covering rehabilitation principles as well as bringing together all that you have learnt.

  Please note this is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you must have a relevant hands-on therapy qualification or massage experience.

  Click here for further information about the course and registration details

  This course is provided by SMA member Susan Findlay

  
  

  Show details