Student practicing full-body massage in a relaxed classroom setting

Massage for Beginners


Learn to give a full-body relaxation massage with our personal care short courses in Sydney!

Breathe in, close your eyes, and relax... Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already have some of the fundamentals down pat, this Massage for Beginners course will provide a comprehensive introduction to massage techniques.

Under the guidance of an experienced Remedial Massage Therapist, you’ll learn the foundations of touch therapy and how to apply massage techniques to promote wellness, alleviate stress, and enhance circulation. Taught in a small-group setting, the course offers a supportive and practical environment to practice and refine your skills.

You’ll finish with techniques you can confidently use for self-care or to relax others—partners, friends, or clients.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of healing and intuitive touch through massage.
  • Complete a full-body massage with confidence.
  • Use various techniques for relaxation and therapeutic purposes.

Course Outline

  • History of massage and its role in healing
  • Overview of anatomy, physiology, and the benefits of massage
  • Preparation techniques, proper posture, and safe practice tips
  • Performing massage on different body areas (legs, back, neck, head, etc.)
  • Creating a calming massage environment tailored to individual needs

Schedule & Pricing

  • Duration: Two Saturdays from 9:30am–3:30pm
  • Cost: $439
  • Location: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039

Additional Information

  • Please inform your tutor of any special requirements at the start of the class.
  • Rice Bran oil will be used during the session.
  • This course is designed for skill development and not individual therapeutic treatment.

Details
6 hours

You will learn

  • Fundamentals of healing and intuitive touch
  • Confidence to give a full-body massage
  • Massage techniques for relaxation and therapy

You will get

  • Guidance from an experienced massage therapist
  • A soothing massage from a fellow student
  • Hands-on learning in a friendly environment

Appropriate for

Beginners and those with some massage experience who want to build on their skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • A sarong or single, flat sheet
  • 2 large towels and a small towel
  • Water bottle and notepad or tablet

What to wear

Comfortable, warm clothing


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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