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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have never massaged anyone before – will I really be able to do this after just one
week?
A: Yes! Our aim is to teach people with no massage experience who can complete the
course and become successful and highly effective therapists

Q: Will I need to bring a partner?
A: You do not necessarily have to bring a partner, but you will have a partner during
the course, if for any reason you feel uncomfortable as a woman having a male partner
or vice versa, we will partner you accordingly.

Q: Will I have to undress? – won’t I feel too embarrassed being undressed for massage?
A: First of all we place great emphasis on professional draping. You will be covered by
towels at all times while being massaged with only the part of your body being
massaged being uncovered. Belly and side on massage can be done through a towel for privacy, however we do use oils during training. The majority of people on our courses
have already had some experience of life so you won’t feel out of place. If you are
particularly body conscious or for religious / cultural reasons you cannot undress to
underwear for massage, then you can be massaged through loose clothing. Remember
you will be draped in towels at all times!

Q: Is the course residential?
A: No. However, we do have a promotional offer in conjunction with several guesthouses for free stay during the period of full time courses you will be responsible for your own, food and travel.

Q: What do I need to bring on a course?
A: You will need to bring underwear or bikini. We provide loose fitting massage pants,
t-shirts and bra tops for women, towels, oil, workbooks and pencils.

Q: I have never heard of Chi or Meridian lines – does that matter?
A: No – the course doesn’t assume any prior understanding or knowledge.

Q: I don’t really believe in Chi and people’s energy – can I still do this course?
A: Yes, you don’t necessarily need to agree with a particular philosophical point of
view to be able to learn Zen Massage and give an incredibly effective massage. Do try
to come to the course with an open mind - many people do go home with a different
understanding of the human body and the body-mind interaction and recognise that
there is much to learn from these ancient traditions even if their personal belief system
does not integrate it.

Q: Do I have to do lots of reading and academic study?
A: No. We will provide a detailed course handbook and give you suggestions for
further reading should you wish to add to the knowledge gained on the course. You do
not need to learn the Latin names of muscles and body parts, we believe it is more
important to find and eliminate tension in the body than be able to give it it’s scientific
name. Some of our students go on to read further after the course as part of their
ongoing development and we will give guidance for this if its wanted, it’s not essential
to you becoming a good Therapist.

Q: What do people do after the course?
A: Some will work full time as a Massage Therapist, others work part time and others
massage friends and family. Most who want to work professionally in this field will go
on to do the level 2 course either immediately or after gaining more experience of
practical massage.