Course description
Holistic College Dublin offers the most comprehensive, cutting edge sports massage programs in Ireland. This foundation course requires no prior training. The course teaches Pre-event and Post-event sports massage, and a conditioning Myofascial, pain free, approach to deep tissue body work. Our training program exceeds the requirements of our awarding body, I.T.E.C. and introduces some of the concepts and techniques now placed at level 4.
This course will develop the massage therapist’s understanding from general relaxation massage to being able to pinpoint and release restrictions in a variety of soft tissues. Advanced techniques are then used to release Myofascial restrictions, restore normal resting tone and re-establish joint mobility.
This course is fully supported by our unique custom-built online learning platform with lectures, pop quizzes and document downloads available for review 24/7.
Approximately 60% of course time is devoted to practical techniques and 40% is theory providing you with the essential underpinning knowledge.
Qualification Gained:
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage
Locations and Dates:
Swords Starting Date: 29th September 2020
Times: This is a Tuesday evening course – 7pm – 10pm
Finishing February 2021
Final exams will be held in February 2021
Griffith College Starting Date: 3rd October 2020
Times: Two Saturdays per month, from 10am – 5pm
Finishing February 2021
Final exams will be held in March 2021
Please note: Early Bird and Payment in Full Discounts available
For further information please visit our website: www.hcd.ie
Our Swords Diploma courses take place in 14 Main Street, Swords, North County Dublin.
Swords is a vibrant town with a host of fantastic facilities on your doorstep.
- On street and multi-storey parking
- Coffee shops
- Restaurants
- Picturesque Castle grounds
- State of the art resources
Our South Dublin Diploma courses take place in the historic Griffith College South Circular Road campus along the picturesque bank of Dublin’s Grand canal.
This beautiful campus offers a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern, close to the City Centre with fantastic facilities such as
- Free parking
- Coffee shop
- Restaurant
- Picturesque grounds
- State of the art resources
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