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2-day short course

Introductory Massage Course

Give and receive deeply relaxing Evolve techniques over two hands-on days at your closest campus. No massage experience needed, just a positive enthusiasm to learn.

Prefer to talk? Call a course advisor on 1300 880 885

Course Snapshot

  • Length 2 days, full weekend or weekday
  • Class times 8.45am to 5.30pm both days
  • Where At your closest Evolve College campus
  • Fee $750 full fee. See current savings

Studied on its own, the Introductory Massage Course is not accredited training. It is the first practical lesson of both our accredited massage courses.

Our Introductory Massage Course

Evolve College is pleased to offer the Introductory Massage Course! This massage course enables you to have a taste of Evolve College's amazing training, plus give and receive the very popular and deeply relaxing Evolve techniques all weekend long.

You can decide from there whether you would like to extend that training into a full accredited qualification in massage, or use what you have learned over the two days on family and friends. This short massage course requires no prior massage experience, just a positive enthusiasm to learn!

Evolve College's founding owners and directors have been dedicated to delivering massage training that has been leading the way for 20+ years. Thousands of students have experienced this kind of Introductory Short Massage Course during this period: mums and dads, school leavers, allied health professionals, carers, people seeking a career change, accountants, plumbers, architects, lawyers, doctors and more! For some, massage remains their hobby, but for many others it becomes their career!

Imogen from Evolve College with a massage mat and foam roller

What You'll Learn

Classes run from 8.45am to 5.30pm both days of the 2-day course.

Massage sequences

  • Back Massage
  • Back of Leg Massage
  • Face Massage
  • Seated Massage
  • Full Back of Body Massage

Class topics

  • Hand Techniques
  • Client Positioning
  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology
  • Correct Therapist Posture
  • Professionalism and Hygiene
  • Basics of Relaxation Massage

This course includes

  • Photographic manual detailing the sequences covered
  • Complimentary massage oil
Massage treatment at an Evolve College event

Course fees

Evolve College aims to provide high quality education at a reasonable price. We believe education should be kept simple and concise, teaching you exactly what you need to begin your career.

If you would like to continue your studies after the Introductory Massage Course, we will happily recognise your achievements through a credit towards your further course fees.

Introductory Massage Course

Full fee$750

Current savings may apply. See the fees page.

  • Included Photographic manual detailing the sequences covered.
  • Included Complimentary massage oil.
  • Credit towards further study If you continue into a qualification.
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Go further: the first lesson of both our qualifications

This Introductory Massage Course is the first practical lesson of both of our accredited courses.

  • HLT52021

    Diploma of Remedial Massage

    Government accredited training, a pathway to private health fund provider numbers, and association accreditation. This remedial massage course is the full industry qualification, best for those wanting to work professionally.

    Diploma course details
  • HLT42021

    Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

    The entry level government accredited massage course. Deepen your practice with an understanding of anatomy and physiology, communication skills, business practices and more.

    Certificate IV course details

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Why Evolve College?

Being the largest private provider of massage education in Australia, Evolve College is a focused leader in the massage industry that educates with a commitment to ethical clinical practices and preparation for remedial massage services.

Our focus is on giving the most comprehensive, inspiring and practical massage curriculum available. This is reflected through our partnerships with many organisations throughout Australia, building on decades-long relationships within the industry.

Here's what students are saying

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  • The trainer was great. The course was awesome in that it jumped straight into practice and techniques. Was so good I think I've decided to jump into the Diploma.

    Rachel Introductory Massage Course, Hobart, April 2022

  • From the enrolment process to the training I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process from start to finish. I'm looking forward to the next 12 months ahead.

    Julie Introductory Massage Course, Sydney, February 2022

  • The course was very informative and hands on. Our trainer was very professional and so calm. She would correct my techniques without me feeling intimidated. I definitely recommend Evolve College for anyone looking to do a massage course.

    Thiri Introductory Massage Course, Darwin, February 2022

Practical Information about the Introductory Massage Course

What massage techniques will I learn?

You will learn: 

Massage Sequences: 

  • Back Massage
  • Back of Leg Massage
  • Face Massage 
  • Seated Massage 
  • Full Back of Body Massage 

Hand Techniques

Levels of Massage

Positioning of Client 

Draping and the art of keeping your client safe with the highest respect 

Posture of you as a Massage Therapist - to ensure self-care and bring the most to your clients

Contraindications and Hygiene - when should you and shouldn't you massage? 

Communication for the Massage Therapist

Can anyone enrol?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, it is required that students:

  • Are 18 years or older
  • Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
  • Have basic computer skills

You don't have to want to practice massage professionally to do this Introductory course. Some students just do it for the love of massage and to be able to give it to family and friends. Others use it as a launching pad (as subject 1) into nationally recognised training. And others may do the 2-day Introductory course as a trial, or taster, to see if they want to go further and if massage might be the career for them. How far you go with the training is completely up to you!

What are the dates of the course?

Course dates will depend on which course option you choose (On Campus or Correspondence) and your location. 

Course dates are provided as part of the enrolment process. 

How are my learning materials provided?

All your learning materials will be made available to you by the College and are included in your course fee. 

On-campus students receive an Introductory Massage Course manual in class. 

Correspondence students receive an Introductory Massage Course manual and access to a downloadable IMC video, featuring our Lead Trainer. Correspondence students also access learning and assessment materials on the EvolveHub, our thriving online education environment. 

How much is the course?

Evolve College offers very reasonable prices. Read about our current pricing of the Introductory Massage Course. 

If you are interested in studying further with us, read about financial options available to you for study of the HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy or HLT52021 Diploma of Remedial Massage. 

Do you have a Customer Service contact if l have any questions?

You are welcome to contact our Evolve Customer Service by phone on 1300 880 885 during business hours or by email at evolve@evolvecollege.com 

Course advice and support 

We encourage you to ask any questions you like about course options and how study works. Our course advisers are on hand during business hours to support and assist.  Whether you intend to study the Introductory only at this stage, are not sure about progressing further yet and just want to have a taste of Evolve and massage first, or are committed to studying the whole Diploma, we look forward to hearing from you and are there to support according to what you need. 

Support tailored to your needs

We are committed to supporting all of our students throughout their study, and we tailor the support provided to our students' particular needs. If you have any particular needs in relation to your study, please be in touch with us so we can talk about how we can best support you.  

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