Full Body Swedish Massage Course
Unlock your potential as a skilled and confident Massage Therapist with Nalu's Swedish Full Body Massage Course
This comprehensive training equips you with essential techniques, hands-on experience, and expert guidance to master Swedish Massage. Learn to provide clients with a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience. Join today to start your journey and become a certified professional in the art of massage therapy!
Help your clients heal and relax with Swedish Massage Techniques, the foundation of most massage modalities
What you will learn during this 2.5-day course:
Learn in-demand Swedish massage techniques & become a sought-after massage therapist: Our course covers everything from basic strokes to advanced pressure techniques, empowering you to address common ailments like sciatica, shoulder, neck, and back pain.
Build a loyal clientele: Gain the skills you need to provide excellent massages and learn to create a powerful healing space. Deliver massages that keep clients coming back and enjoy a flexible, fulfilling career.
From relaxation to deep tissue mastery: Learn a full range of massage techniques, from soothing relaxation to targeted deep tissue work, giving you the versatility to meet the diverse needs of your clients.
Mind-Body Connection for deeper healing: We go beyond basic techniques, teaching you how to integrate mind-body principles into your massage practice for more profound and lasting results for your clients.
Learn to massage smarter, not harder: Discover techniques to deliver powerful deep tissue massage without relying on brute strength. This protects your body while providing effective relief for your clients.
Accredited Training for Real Results: Our accredited full body massage course provides you with the recognised credentials and practical skills to launch a successful massage career.
Transform lives through touch: Learn to connect with clients on a deeper level through the art of massage. Our course teaches you how to alleviate pain, promote relaxation, and enhance wellbeing, empowering you to make a real difference in peoples' lives.
Unlock your potential & find your calling: Discover the rewarding world of massage therapy and embark on a path of personal and professional growth. Gain confidence, self-empowerment, and the ability to help others heal, while enjoying flexible hours and a sense of purpose.
This course is accredited by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
What is Full Body Swedish Massage?
Help your clients enter a place of deep relaxation, peace and healing
Learn the art of relaxation and pain relief with our comprehensive Swedish massage course. We cover all the essential techniques: effleurage, kneading, tapotement, and more, as well as targeted muscle release for common ailments like sciatica, neck, and back pain. Create a sanctuary for your clients and empower them to find relief and restore balance.
Meet your trainer, Debbie McRobie
Debbie's journey of healing and transformation began at an early age. While others pursued sports and dance, she immersed herself in understanding the healing properties of plants and the land, guided by the love and wisdom of her father, nana, sister, and two brothers.
Her fascination with massage began in 1988. She was captivated by its remarkable ability to alleviate stress and pain, enhance muscle relaxation, and improve circulation and lymphatic flow - a cornerstone of holistic health.
In 1991, Debbie decided to transition from a career in hospitality to training adults, helping them build confidence and skills for better employment opportunities. This experience was pivotal, igniting her passion for teaching and empowering others.
Although her time in the corporate sector was extensive, it never quite felt like home. Her true calling emerged when she pursued a Dual Master Qualification in Aromatherapy and Natural Therapy, which eventually led her to Nalu Massage Training. Under the mentorship of Jen Barnett, the founder of Nalu, she discovered the profound practice of Lomi Lomi. The spirit of Aloha reinvigorated Debbie's path, and now, as the custodian of Nalu Massage Training, Debbie is dedicated to sharing her transformative knowledge and skills with others. Her journey continues, and she is honoured to guide others on their own paths to healing and growth through living life full of Aloha.
Course Schedule
(All timings are approximated and subject to change if required.)
Day 1: Friday
9am onwards - Check-in and free time to settle in
12.30pm - Lunch at Krishna Village Community Kitchen
2pm - Opening Circle with Honi: Native Hawaiian Greeting and Blessing with Aloha Mediation
2:15pm - Foundational Knowledge: history & origins, as well as benefits of Swedish Massage
2:45pm - Contraindications for Massage & Safety Protocols: Hygiene and Sanitation; Professional Ethics and Boundaries
4pm - Q&A Session Wrap-up and Closing for Day 1
6pm - Dinner in the village
7pm - Free time or join the community events (mediation etc)
9pm - Quiet time
Day 2: Saturday
5am - Sunrise Yoga (optional at the main hall)
7:30am - Nalu Movement Session
8am - Breakfast served at the course venue
8:30am - Introduction to hands-on training: Swedish massage in prone position (lying on tummy) incl. demonstration of techniques
9:30am - Hands-on practice
12.30pm - Lunch break
1.45pm - Back of body practical including , back, neck, legs and feet; Practical Application and Bodywork: Draping Techniques, Body Mechanics and Ergonomics, Step-by-step Full Body Massage Routine
5pm - Front of body demonstration including, legs, arms, hands, feet and head and neck
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Free time or join the community events (mediation etc)
9pm - Quiet time
Day 3: Sunday
5am - Sunrise Yoga (optional)
7:30am - Nalu Movement Session
8am - Breakfast at the course venue
8:30am - 9am - Checkout for room bookings
9:30am - Practical hands-on sessions: Gentle, fluid movement; focus on client safety; directions to client asking questions, target areas commonly affected (hips, lower back, shoulders). Mindful of your own body: preparing table for the day ahead with a sense of calm and confidence
12:30pm - Lunch break
1:15pm - Giving and receiving Swedish massage, understating specific ailments such as sciatica, neck issues etc.
5pm - Closing circle and certificates
Testimonials
''From the moment I meet Debbie I knew I would walk away with something truly incredible and unique to offer to others in my community. Deb made the experience spectacular, I felt at home, while receiving the most professional and inspiring training I have ever experienced. As a massage therapist of 19 years I have done many training courses and I have never felt more confident, comfortable and motivated as I have with Nalu Academy. The way the training is structured is very different from what I have experienced in the past and it is absolutely amazing. You feel more connected and relaxed with your surroundings and work you are doing. You do not feel as though you are being assessed, you just feel whole.
If others ask where should they train, Deb and Nalu would be the first place I direct them to. I am so thankful to now be a part of this amazing community and family and I cannot wait to continue my journey with Nalu.''
- Renae A.
''Highly recommend working with Nalu Massage Training- for massage and for ongoing mentoring. (...) Nalu Massage Training enhanced my confidence, techniques and opened up a new world of treatments that are great for my clients and my own body! Since her training I have felt a significant change in my energy levels after giving treatments, my clients notice a longer lasting effect and my wrist no longer have pain. The Lava Shell Massage training was a real game changer, thank you.''
- Felicity R.
''Wow what an experience!!!!!!!! Nalu training was a weekend to remember for the rest of my life. Not only was it education with skills I can bring into my everyday life, it was a much deeper spiritual experience and healing. I met friends for life that follow in the same path! Great food and serene location!!! It was heart opening beautiful training with some added time out to recharge the batteries.''
- Michael
We invite you to start your own massage journey and change your life forever.
Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to chat, Debbie is available on info@nalumassage.com
Cost & payment
The investment for your life changing, fully accredited massage course is $795 plus accommodation (includes 3x vegetarian meals each day). Early Bird Rate: Get $100 off the above course fee if you book 4+ weeks in advance!
Click on your preferred date below and you'll see the pricing options for each accommodation type in section 2 of the booking page. All rates on the booking page include your course fee as well as your accommodation.
If not paying in full at time of booking, a deposit of $295 is required. Full payment is due prior to course start. Before you book, please read our terms and conditions including our refund policy.
Choose a date to make your booking
This course officially begins at 2pm on Friday and completes around 5:30pm on Sunday (all NSW time!). Please arrive as early as you need to settle in and arrive at our training space on time.
Want to stay longer and enjoy a retreat holiday? Simply add extra nights in the booking process:
Accommodation
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.
If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
Swedish Massage Course FAQ
You have questions before making your booking? No problem - let us answer them for you...
Yes you will. By the end of the course you will be ready to give a full body Swedish Massage and will receive IICT accreditation, which will allow you to get professional insurance and start your own business. The course is very practical, so you will have practiced each technique on a fellow trainee. To gain more early on experience, you can always continue to practice on your family and friends at home. Either way, you will be ready to go out and charge for your massages and will get better and better, the longer you practice.
Different people will tell you different things here but yes, Swedish Massage is a gentle type of Therapeutic Massage. It aims to improve your clients' overall health and wellbeing through a series of different massage techniques that you will learn during this course. From releasing muscle tension, to promoting relaxation and improving circulation - at this Therapeutic Massage Course you will learn all the basic strokes and several advanced techniques to provide your clients with an amazing experience.
Yes, no problem, we definitely welcome a conversation so we can answer all your questions beforehand.
Your course facilitator Debbie McRobie will be happy to have a chat via email at info@nalumassage.com or via mobile on 0459 992 254.
Actually, in that regard you are exactly in the right place: Swedish Massage is one of the most common types of massage and very popular. This course teaches you a broad variety of techniques like effleurage, kneading, tapotement and several advanced pressure techniques. With these, you can give a very comprehensive massage and then over time, participate in other courses to add ore skills to your repertoire, e.g. Reflexology, Shirodhara or other popular brands of massage.