Upper Body Massage Certification
Why you should study with us
Upper Body Massage
The Upper Body Massage course is filled with information that will help you learn how to expand upon massage techniques to focus on the upper body areas.
It will also help teach you how to work with individuals who are in pain and seeking treatment.
This course is ideal for massage therapists who want to expand upon their practice, or for students who want to learn more about conditions of the upper body. There are several conditions that can lead to back and neck pain and the correct massage technique can help to relieve the symptoms.
This course will provide you with an overview of different facial, head, back and neck massage techniques that you can use to relieve pain.
This internet-based training course provides students with the opportunity to study course material whenever it is convenient. Many students enrolled in the course, can still work a full-time job while they study.
You can access the course material from any device with a valid internet connection, and receive online support while you train. After completing the course, and passing an exam, you will receive a recognised diploma, which you can print out at home. If you prefer, we can post the diploma to you for a small cost.
What You Will Learn
The upper body massage course offers students everything they will need to succeed in both their professional and personal lives. This course will cover:
- What massage therapy is
- The different systems in the human body
- The structure of massage tables and how to use them
- Which other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- How to give an Indian/Eastern head massage
- How to perform a facial massage
- How to give a proper back and neck massage
Benefits of the Upper Body Massage Diploma
There are several benefits for students who complete the course and earn their diplomas. These include:
- The convenience of studying from anywhere, at any time.
- The option to study at your own pace.
- The ability to study from any device including computers, mobile phones or tablets.
- An easy to understand course structure, which is broken down into short manageable modules.
- Convenient online support available while you train.
- An all-inclusive course syllabus, which virtually guarantees you the knowledge required to help heal others through massage therapy.
- Improving prospects while applying for work or volunteer opportunities in the massage therapy field.
- An affordable pricing structure.
- A certified and recognised diploma.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What massage therapy is and about the heritage/ traditions of massage therapy
- How effective massage therapy can be as treatment and how it works
- The different types of massages and the different techniques they use
- What psychological and physical effects massage therapy has on the body
- About human anatomy and what it means
- All about the central nervous system and the role it plays in the body
- About the structure of the skeletal system and where to locate specific parts of the body
- About the different systems in the body
- About the equipment that is used in massage therapy
- How to use the equipment required for the job
- The different types of oil that can be used
- About the structure of massage tables and how to use them properly
- What kind of massage techniques you can use throughout your career
- About the different types of massage strokes that are used
- What other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- About reflexology and how to treat different parts of the body
- How to give an Indian/ Eastern head massage
- The heritage and inspiration that this type of massage was invented from and why
- How the upper body region works in synergy when giving a head massage
- What to do after you have given a massage
- Why you should always start with a consultation when giving facial massages
- How to perform a skin analysis
- About the need for cleansing
- Video guide showing you how to perform a facial massage
- How to give a proper back and neck massage
- The problems and symptoms that can cause back and neck problems or pain
- The correct techniques to use when giving a massage on a person’s back or neck
- How to satisfy clients who are in pain and need treatment
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Upper Body Massage Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 7 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 7 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 7 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
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Joanne Wigmore
New Skills Academy is a lovely system to work with. Easy to sign up and make an account. Modules are clearly defined and are packed of information. Really great, has lots of information on lots of topics.
Great foundation for anyone looking into this area of employment or self employed as has great ideas and advice to build on. Have attended face to face courses which have much less information than this.
Lovely bite size quizzes on some modules which help to understand and enforce the contact of the bigger modules. End exam has a nice mixture of topics covered in the course. And has an option to re-sit if needed.
Jennifer Anderson
I was very pleased to find a course online which suited both my financial and learning needs.
Really enjoyed the course and would like to take this further. I would recommend this course and found it good value. There is a lack of this type of course available in any colleges in Scotland.
The course has given me motivation to learn and research online about different breads of dogs and their care. I enjoyed the videos attached to the course which were very detailed and easy to follow. I have since purchased the brushes and tools recommended and have had a chance to put into practice what I have learned.
Margaret Whitehead
This course is easy to read, it’s given me a new avenue to go down and very happy with all the advice I have been given.
The modules give you the basics and knowledge required to start up on your own if you have the back bone to go and use it!
The staff are as helpful as could possibly be.
Thank you for this opportunity, I am very grateful and will be carrying on to the next qualification as soon as I can.
Please note this is a real service and I really can’t believe it’s genuinely. Real big kiss to everyone who has helped me with this.
Elisa Jay
I love this garden design course, I have been given the opportunity to learn more about garden design and maintenance so I can start my own gardening business
Andrew Ledwold
The course was really easy to access, very clear and easy to read.
Packed with information about so many different topics and situations you may be in as a PA. Helped lots of Microsoft too which I didn’t know about. Very glad I did this course as I have learnt a lot of new things that I didn’t even know you could do online.
I will be looking in to starting new courses with New Skills Academy as it really was so well presented, great support if you needed it and can access it anywhere and continue at any time, thank you.
Jessie Dillon
Upper Body Massage
The Upper Body Massage course is filled with information that will help you learn how to expand upon massage techniques to focus on the upper body areas.
It will also help teach you how to work with individuals who are in pain and seeking treatment.
This course is ideal for massage therapists who want to expand upon their practice, or for students who want to learn more about conditions of the upper body. There are several conditions that can lead to back and neck pain and the correct massage technique can help to relieve the symptoms.
This course will provide you with an overview of different facial, head, back and neck massage techniques that you can use to relieve pain.
This internet-based training course provides students with the opportunity to study course material whenever it is convenient. Many students enrolled in the course, can still work a full-time job while they study.
You can access the course material from any device with a valid internet connection, and receive online support while you train. After completing the course, and passing an exam, you will receive a recognised diploma, which you can print out at home. If you prefer, we can post the diploma to you for a small cost.
What You Will Learn
The upper body massage course offers students everything they will need to succeed in both their professional and personal lives. This course will cover:
- What massage therapy is
- The different systems in the human body
- The structure of massage tables and how to use them
- Which other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- How to give an Indian/Eastern head massage
- How to perform a facial massage
- How to give a proper back and neck massage
Benefits of the Upper Body Massage Diploma
There are several benefits for students who complete the course and earn their diplomas. These include:
- The convenience of studying from anywhere, at any time.
- The option to study at your own pace.
- The ability to study from any device including computers, mobile phones or tablets.
- An easy to understand course structure, which is broken down into short manageable modules.
- Convenient online support available while you train.
- An all-inclusive course syllabus, which virtually guarantees you the knowledge required to help heal others through massage therapy.
- Improving prospects while applying for work or volunteer opportunities in the massage therapy field.
- An affordable pricing structure.
- A certified and recognised diploma.
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- What massage therapy is and about the heritage/ traditions of massage therapy
- How effective massage therapy can be as treatment and how it works
- The different types of massages and the different techniques they use
- What psychological and physical effects massage therapy has on the body
- About human anatomy and what it means
- All about the central nervous system and the role it plays in the body
- About the structure of the skeletal system and where to locate specific parts of the body
- About the different systems in the body
- About the equipment that is used in massage therapy
- How to use the equipment required for the job
- The different types of oil that can be used
- About the structure of massage tables and how to use them properly
- What kind of massage techniques you can use throughout your career
- About the different types of massage strokes that are used
- What other types of therapies can be used alongside massage techniques
- About reflexology and how to treat different parts of the body
- How to give an Indian/ Eastern head massage
- The heritage and inspiration that this type of massage was invented from and why
- How the upper body region works in synergy when giving a head massage
- What to do after you have given a massage
- Why you should always start with a consultation when giving facial massages
- How to perform a skin analysis
- About the need for cleansing
- Video guide showing you how to perform a facial massage
- How to give a proper back and neck massage
- The problems and symptoms that can cause back and neck problems or pain
- The correct techniques to use when giving a massage on a person’s back or neck
- How to satisfy clients who are in pain and need treatment
ID: YDFT67YHJ
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Upper Body Massage Certification
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 7 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!
Once you have completed all 7 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 7 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.
You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.
You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.
We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
I ordered the wedding planner course as I am off work and wanted to make use of my time. This course is extremely well set out and easy to follow. The course is broken down into easy to manage modules covering absolutely everything you need to know about being a wedding planner. You can complete these modules at your own pace and you get the chance to review the modules you have completed at any time you wish. The modules take you through the step by step process of planning a wedding including all the pit falls. I am enjoying this course and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of going into this area of work. The course gives you some very handy tips on things that you may well not have thought about. So what are you waiting for, sign up for an excellent course at a more than reasonable price.
Joanne Wigmore
New Skills Academy is a lovely system to work with. Easy to sign up and make an account. Modules are clearly defined and are packed of information. Really great, has lots of information on lots of topics.
Great foundation for anyone looking into this area of employment or self employed as has great ideas and advice to build on. Have attended face to face courses which have much less information than this.
Lovely bite size quizzes on some modules which help to understand and enforce the contact of the bigger modules. End exam has a nice mixture of topics covered in the course. And has an option to re-sit if needed.
Jennifer Anderson
I was very pleased to find a course online which suited both my financial and learning needs.
Really enjoyed the course and would like to take this further. I would recommend this course and found it good value. There is a lack of this type of course available in any colleges in Scotland.
The course has given me motivation to learn and research online about different breads of dogs and their care. I enjoyed the videos attached to the course which were very detailed and easy to follow. I have since purchased the brushes and tools recommended and have had a chance to put into practice what I have learned.
Margaret Whitehead
This course is easy to read, it’s given me a new avenue to go down and very happy with all the advice I have been given.
The modules give you the basics and knowledge required to start up on your own if you have the back bone to go and use it!
The staff are as helpful as could possibly be.
Thank you for this opportunity, I am very grateful and will be carrying on to the next qualification as soon as I can.
Please note this is a real service and I really can’t believe it’s genuinely. Real big kiss to everyone who has helped me with this.
Elisa Jay
I love this garden design course, I have been given the opportunity to learn more about garden design and maintenance so I can start my own gardening business
Andrew Ledwold
The course was really easy to access, very clear and easy to read.
Packed with information about so many different topics and situations you may be in as a PA. Helped lots of Microsoft too which I didn’t know about. Very glad I did this course as I have learnt a lot of new things that I didn’t even know you could do online.
I will be looking in to starting new courses with New Skills Academy as it really was so well presented, great support if you needed it and can access it anywhere and continue at any time, thank you.
Jessie Dillon
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