Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Massage Techniques in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Massage Techniques(Massage Techniques)
  • Major Subject: Massage Techniques
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Massage Techniques

  • The Pyramid Beauty School The Pyramid Beauty School, Johannesburg  
    Types of massage offered:

    (a) Swedish Massage

    Course content

    (i) Client consultation

    (ii) Contraindications

    (iii) History of Swedish massage

    (iv) Classical movements

    (v) Swedish massage sequence

    (vi) Health & safety

    (vii) Muscles & bones in the body

    (viii) Basic knowledge of the body systems.


    Fees: R4 500 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (b) Infant Massage

    Course content

    (i) Theory & application of client consultation with the parent/guardian

    (ii) Ailments & contraindications

    (iii) Reactions

    (iv) Health & safety

    (v) Client care

    (vi) History and concept

    (vii) Anatomy & physiology

    (viii) Development phases

    (ix) Sleep patterns & states

    (x) Colic

    (x) styles of parenting

    (xi) Effects of depression of the mother

    (xiii) Appropriate legislation applicable to massage treatment

    (xiv) Issues surrounding ‘consent’

    (xv) Bonding with infant/child

    (xvi) physiological and psychological effects.


    Fees: R3000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (d) Sports Massage

    Course content

    (i) Exercise advise

    (ii) Manual lymph drainage

    (iii) Treatment techniques (pre event massage, post event massage)

    (iv) Machines used in sports massage (microcurrent, faradic, vacuum suction)

    (v) Preheat treatments

    (vi) Massage mediums and effects

    (vii) Anatomy and Physiology relating to sports massage

    (viii) Client consultation

    (ix) Contraindications

    (x) Figure diagnosis

    (xi) Different sports injuries (healing processes)

    (xii) Treatment of sports injuries

    (xiii) Injury prevention techniques

    Fees: R12 000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (e) Hot Stone Therapy


    Course content

    (i) The history and concept of hot stone massage

    (ii) Understanding the benefits and effects of the classical massage movements

    (iii) The benefits of using hot stones during a massage for both the client and therapist

    (iv) Understanding the different types of stones used during a hot stone massage

    (v) Understanding the different oils which can be used during the massage

    (vi) Understanding the specific techniques used during hot stone massage

    (vii) Practical application of classical massage movements combined with hot stone techniques


    Fees: R8000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (f) Pregnancy Massage


    Course structure

    (i) The history and concept of pregnancy massage

    (ii) Safety precautions when performing the massage

    (iii) Recognising contraindications

    (iv) Understanding which oils to use

    (v) Understanding the effects of the massage


    Fees: R3000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (g) Infant Massage

    Course structure

    (i) Theory & application of client consultation with the parent/guardian

    (ii) Ailments & contraindications

    (iii) Reactions

    (iv) Health & safety

    (v) Client care

    (vi) History and concept

    (vii) Anatomy & physiology

    (viii) Development phases

    (ix) Sleep patterns & states

    (x) Colic

    (xi) Styles of parenting

    (xii) Effects of depression of the mother

    (xiii) Appropriate legislation applicable to massage treatment

    (xiv) Issues surrounding ‘consent’

    (xv) Bonding with infant/child

    (xvi) Physiological and psychological effects.


    Fees: R3000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (h) Lomi Lomi Massage

    Course structure

    (i) History of Lomi Lomi massage

    (ii) The effects and benefits of lomi lomi massage

    (iii) Recognising contraindications

    (iv) Identifying suitable oils to use during the massage.


    Fees: R5000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (i) Indian Head Massage


    Course structure

    (i) Importance of the treatment of the whole person in relation to holistic health and the power of touch

    (ii) History & concept of Indian Head Massage

    (iii) The concept of Ayurveda

    (iv) The effects and benefits of Indian head massage

    (v) The different oils used during the massage and their effects and benefits

    (vi) Understanding and recognising common ailments and contraindications to Indian Head Massage with reasons why

    (vii) Recognising common ailments which can be treated with Indian head massage

    (viii) Understanding classical massage movements and their effects

    (ix) Understanding specific Indian head massage movements and their effects

    (x) Understanding the positions of the Chakras and their representation

    (xi) Understanding the Anatomy & Physiology related to Indian head massage.


    Fees: R4000 includes kit fee and learning manual.


    (j) Aromatherapy Massage


    Course structure

    (i) The history and development of aromatherapy

    (ii) Understanding where the oils come from

    (iii) Understanding how the oils are extracted

    (iv) Recognising good quality oils

    (v) Understanding the therapeutic properties of 42 essential oils

    (vi) Understanding the safety of using essential oils

    (vii) Carrier oils and their therapeutic properties

    (viii) Creating aromatherapy massage oil blends with synergistic effect

    (ix) Recognising contraindications

    (x) Recognising conditions which can be treated with aromatherapy

    (xi) Understand the effects essential oils have on the body

    (xii) Swedish Massage techniques are included.


    Fees: R6000 includes kit fee and learning manual.



    (k) African Massage


    Course structure

    (i) The African Rungu massage

    (ii) The African Rain Stick Massage

    (iii) The African Calabash massage

    (iv) The history and concept of African Massage

    (v) Recognising contraindications

    (vi) Understanding the tools used during African massage

    (vii) Understanding the benefits and effects of the African massage.


    Fees: R6000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

    The African Massages can be offered separately at R2 500 each.
  • The Beauty Therapy Institute  The Beauty Therapy Institute , Johannesburg   
    Various types of Massage offered:

    (a) Swedish Holistic Massage

    Course content

    (i) Swedish Massage Technique.

    (ii) Most popular massage offered in Spa’s.

    (iii) Muscles of the Body, Infra-red and Vibratory Massage.



    Practical & Theory: 100 max hours


    Fees: R6 610 – Kit: Clipboard, Cottonwool


    (b) Aromatherapy Massage

    Course content

    (i) Psychological effects

    (ii) Aromatherapy Massage Techniques

    (iii) Essential Oils and their uses, Blending, Uses, Storage, Contra-indications


    Fees: R6 350 – Kit: R3 290


    Practical & Theory: 100 max hours


    (c) Reflexology


    Course content

    (i) Feet and hand pressure point massaging on reflexes.

    (ii) History & Philosophy, Techniques, Zones, Contra-indications.

    (iii) Clinical and Holistic techniques.

    (iv) First Aid.


    Fees: R5 660 – Kit: Clipboard, Cotton wool, Powder

    Practical & Theory: 60 max hours


    (d) Indian Head Massage

    Course content

    (i) Aromatherapy oils and their uses.

    (ii) A&P of the scalp and face required.

    (iii) Ancient Technique of scalp massage.

    (iv) Use of specialized oils


    Fees: R4 920 – Kit: R480

    Practical & Theory: 50 max hours


    (e) Manual Lymphatic Drainage


    What the course entails:

    (i) Light touch application to improve sluggish metabolism and slow lymphatic flow

    (ii) Manual massage.


    Fees: R5 130 – Kit: Clipboard, Cotton wool, Powder

    Practical & Theory: 50 max hours


    (f) Sports Massage

    Course content

    Deep Tissue Massage techniques; Sports injuries; Healing; Learn to massage with increased pressure to work with sports people who require massage to warm up and relax muscles after training.


    Fees: R5 980 – Kit: Clipboard, Cotton wool, Powder


    Practical & Theory: 100 max hours


    (g) Stone Massage( Hot and Cold Stone Massage)


    Fees: R4 390 – Kit: (own): Single sheet; 2 socks

    Practical & Theory: 100 max hours


    (h) Pregnancy Massage


    Fees: R2 900


    Practical & Theory: 10 max hours
  • College SA College SA, Cape Town   
    (a) Massage Techniques: Proficiency Course


    Course content

    (i) Introduction to Massage

    (ii) Networking for Success

    (iii) Financial Management Basics

    (iv) Excellence in Service: Basic



    Entry requirements:

    Beauty Therapy: Short Course



    Fees: R6,730


    Course duration: 8 months


    (b) Massage Techniques: Skills Course



    Course content

    (i) Full Body Massage Techniques

    (ii) Entrepreneurship

    (iii) Excellence in Service: Advanced

    (iv) Business and Office Administration


    Course requirements

    Massage Techniques: Proficiency Course


    Fees: R7,170


    Program duration: 9 months
  • Camelot International Camelot International, Johannesburg  
    Types of massage offered:

    (a) Shiatsu Namikoshi Massage


    Fees: R8 731


    (b) Indian Head Massage

    Fees: R2 790


    (c) Rungu Massage

    Fees: R2 785


    (d) Thai Massage

    Fees: R8 765


    (e) Sports Massage

    Fees: R10 745


    (f) Swedish Massage

    Fees: R8 400


    (g) Calabash Massage


    Fees: R2 790


    (h) Bamboo Massage

    Fees: R2 790


    (i) Hawaiian Massage


    Fees: R3 295
  • Face to Face Beauty & Make-up Design School Face to Face Beauty & Make-up Design School, Johannesburg  
    Swedish & Relax / Holistic Massage


    Students learn the following concepts

    (i) Different Massage techniques

    (ii) How to adapt your sequence to client needs

    (iii) Treatment progression

    (iv) Aftercare and homecare procedures

    (v) Theory on Anatomy & Physiology

    (vi) Client consultation

    (vii) Preparation of client and bed set-up

    (viii) Different Massage mediums


    Fees: R 4000.00


    Program duration: 8 x 3.5 hour Sessions
  • Carla Brown Makeup and Beauty Academy Carla Brown Makeup and Beauty Academy, Cape Town   
    Course content

    (i) Massage techniques

    (ii) Massage Mediums

    (iii) Theory and Intensive Practical training

    (iv) Case Studies

    (v) Applied Anatomy and Physiology

    (vi) Hygiene and Sterilization

    (vii) Health and safety in salon

    (viii) Client care


    Fees: R16 000


    Program duration: 172hrs


    Mode of study: Part time
  • SA College of Beauty and Hair SA College of Beauty and Hair, Alberton   
    (i) Poultice Massage


    Duration: 3 lessons


    (ii) African Rungu Massage


    Duration: 3 lessons


    (iii) Swedish Massage


    Duration: 10 lessons


    (iv) Sports Massage


    Course duration: 8 lessons


    (v) Indian Head Massage


    Course duration: 5 lessons
  • Soma Sense Academy Soma Sense Academy, Vanderbijlpark  
    Courses available:

    (i) Swedish Massage


    Fees: R4 500.00


    Course duration: 6 sessions


    (ii) Hot Stone Massage

    Fees: R6 500.00


    Program duration: 4 sessions



    (iii) Waxing

    Fees: R5 700.00


    Course duration: 6 sessions
  • Oxbridge Academy Oxbridge Academy, Stellenbosch  
    Duration: 8 months

    Modules Overview:
    -Professional Salon Skills
    -Anatomy and Physiology
    -Full Body Massage Techniques
    -Sport Massage

    Tuition fees: R 6,800
  • Northlink College Northlink College, Cape Town  
    Course content

    (i) Applied Anatomy

    (ii) Full body massage routine

    (iii) Client Care

    (iv) Hygiene and Sanitation


    Entry requirements: 16 years or older
  • The Beauty Academy The Beauty Academy, Durban  
    (i) Indian Head Massage

    (ii) Hot Stone Therapy

    (iii) Swedish Full Body Massage

    (iv) Holistic Massage
  • Susca Watts Business and Beauty Academy Susca Watts Business and Beauty Academy, Middelburg  
    (i) Indian Head Massage

    (ii) Hot Stone Massage Therapist
  • Potchefstroom Academy Potchefstroom Academy, Potchefstroom  
  • The Hydro International College The Hydro International College, Johannesburg  
  • The International Academy of Health and Skincare The International Academy of Health and Skincare, Cape Town  
  • Helderberg School of Beauty  Helderberg School of Beauty , Cape Town   
  • Madge Wallace Madge Wallace, Sandton  




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