A 15-day practical massage certification course designed to help you build skill, confidence, and professional hands-on technique.

Learn healing through touch, technique, and presence.

This 15-day massage course is created for students seeking practical, hands-on training in therapeutic bodywork. You will learn how to prepare the therapy space, understand the body, apply oils correctly, follow structured massage sequences, and work with safety, rhythm, confidence, and care.

The program is strongly practice-based, making it well suited for beginners, wellness assistants, spa therapists, yoga practitioners, and anyone who wants to establish a solid foundation in professional massage practice.

What You Will Gain

Hands-on training in full-body therapeutic massage techniques
A clear understanding of massage rhythm, pressure, direction, and flow
Practical skills in oil application, body positioning, and client comfort
Foundational knowledge of anatomy, muscles, joints, and the relaxation response
Training in hygiene, safety, draping, and professional therapy-room conduct
Confidence to assist or work in wellness centers, spas, Ayurveda resorts, and retreat settings

Syllabus Information

Theory

Introduction to therapeutic massage
Purpose and benefits of massage
Basic understanding of body structure
Introduction to muscles, joints, and circulation
Relaxation response and nervous system calming
Types of massage strokes
Understanding pressure, rhythm, and flow
Oil selection and basic oil handling
Indications and contraindications
Client assessment and communication
Therapist posture and body mechanics
Draping, privacy, and professional boundaries
Therapy-room setup and preparation
Hygiene and sanitation protocols
Ethics and professional conduct
After-care advice and client feedback

Practical Training

Preparation of therapy space
Preparation and warming of oils
Correct therapist stance and movement
Client positioning and comfort
Basic draping and privacy protocols
Head and neck massage techniques
Shoulder and upper-back relaxation sequence
Arm and hand massage sequence
Leg and foot massage sequence
Abdominal massage precautions and method
Back massage and spinal-area care
Full-body massage sequence
Pressure modulation and rhythm control
Model-based supervised practice
Safety measures and corrections
Practical assessment and viva
Certification ceremony

What Might Your Schedule Look Like?

Days 1–5 - Foundations of Massage Practice

Focus: Body awareness, therapist discipline, and core massage principles.

Days 1–2: Introduction to massage, therapy-room setup, hygiene, client comfort, and professional conduct.
Days 3–4: Basic strokes, rhythm, pressure, oil application, therapist posture, and body mechanics.
Day 5: Supervised practice of head, neck, shoulder, and upper-back techniques.

Days 6–10 - Full-Body Massage Sequences

Focus: Building a complete structured massage flow.

Days 6–7: Arm, hand, leg, and foot massage sequences with attention to comfort and pressure control.
Days 8–9: Back massage, spinal-area precautions, and relaxation-focused bodywork.
Day 10: Integrating individual techniques into a complete full-body massage sequence.

Days 11–15 - Supervised Practice, Refinement & Certification

Focus: Confidence, repetition, safety, and professional readiness.

Days 11–12: Model-based supervised practice, correction of technique, rhythm, and body mechanics.
Day 13: Client assessment, contraindications, after-care advice, and professional communication.
Day 14: Final revision, mock practical sessions, and Q&A.
Day 15: Practical assessment, viva, feedback, and certification ceremony.

Your Teacher : Mohandas

Massage Trainer | Yoga Shiromani | Kalaripayattu Practitioner | Ayurvedic Wellness Expert

Born and raised in Trivandrum, Mohandas is a committed wellness professional with a strong background in traditional healing systems, yoga, Kalaripayattu, and therapeutic bodywork. He brings discipline, precision, and practical wisdom into every training session.

His teaching style is grounded and hands-on. Students learn not only how to perform massage techniques, but also how to work with awareness, respect, safety, and therapeutic intention.

Why Amrutham?

Boutique, immersive learning environment with limited participants
Mainly practical-oriented training with supervised repetition
Learn in a real wellness retreat setting, not just a classroom
Training integrated with Ayurveda, yoga, and mindful living principles
Serene, nature-immersed village environment near Kovalam

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