Level 3 Massage & holistics

Swedish Massage

No previous knowledge required. The anatomy & physiology of this course is provided through an online learning resource.

Level 3 certificate in Swedish massage – this treatment is an extremely desirable qualification to hold. It is the stepping stone to many other qualifications such as, Hot Stone Massage, Bamboo massage, Sports and lymphatic drainage Massage. A full body Swedish massage can relax, stimulate, and ease stress, pain and muscular tension. Your body massage training will enable you to contribute to your client’s physical and mental wellbeing. Most Salons and Spa owners would expect a therapist to hold this qualification.

The Cottage Training Centre, based in Warsash, Southampton offers you the opportunity to gain this certificate in a short timescale without compromising standards. The time frame for completing this qualification is down to the individual completing case studies, written work and the anatomy and physiology.

The anatomy and physiology is learnt through an online portal.

Option to do VTCT L3 Massage Diploma £1200 total, additional dates will need to be attended, please contact Lisa to discuss.

Course fee

£576

incl. VAT (£480 + VAT)

To pay now

£180

deposit

The deposit secures your place and is set per course. The balance is payable on or before the training day. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless we judge the circumstances exceptional.

For the VTCT qualification there is an additional fee of £250 plus VAT. Most insurers and professional bodies will require a VTCT qualification - getting insured.

Booked a course with us before? 10% comes off this one automatically. Trained with us before this website? Tell us and we'll take it off. It does not combine with another offer.

Length: 1 to 3 days, depending on the date
You'll receive: A Cottage certificate, accredited by ABT. You can add the VTCT qualification for £250 plus VAT.

Next dates

Thu 22 Oct

1 day · 10:00am to 3:00pm · Warsash

Full Ask about this
Tue 16 Nov 2027, Wed 17 Nov 2027 and Wed 8 Dec 2027

3 days · times vary by day · Warsash
- Tue 16 Nov 2027, 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Wed 17 Nov 2027, 10:00am to 5:00pm
- Wed 8 Dec 2027, 10:00am to 3:00pm
2 places left

Minimum age 18

Add the dates you want, pay your deposit by card, and the place is yours. The balance is due on your training day.

None of those work? Ask about other dates

What the course covers

History of Swedish body massage
Related anatomy & physiology
Benefits & effects
Contra-indications & contra-actions
Consultations, record keeping & medical referral
Preparation of room, equipment and client
Health, safety & hygiene
Case studies
Full body massage including face and scalp
Aftercare advice

How training here works

1 Book your place. You pay the deposit by card and the place is yours from that moment. The course details and materials are emailed to you, and the balance is due on your training day.
2 Train in a small group. Theory, a demonstration, then the treatment on each other - and on a model for assessment.
3 Practise, then get assessed. Some of the short day courses are assessed on the day; others need you to come back to the centre for the assessment. Practising at home on friends and family is a must. Assessment dates are usually agreed and booked during the training, at a time to suit you.