Massage Workshops are held at Absolute Health, 21 Oxford Street, Temple Quay, Bristol.

Learn to massage your partner

Massage has been practised for thousands of years and by people without any form of qualification. It has huge benefits and if it is received regularly, it can have a dramatic effect on your life both mentally and physically.

Benefits of massage

• Relaxes the body and mind
• Reduces lower back pain and other bodily aches
• Helps sooth infants and promotes digestion
• Increases the range of motion in joints
• Decreases illness-related fatigue
• Calms aggressive behaviour
• Decreases depression and helps to promote a healthy mind
• Helps your immunity by increasing white blood cell counts
• Improves recovery from exercise
• Improves recovery after post-operative surgery
• Alleviates age-related disorders, sleep disorders, and many more emotional and physical problems.

But having a massage on a regular basis is not always practical or affordable.  We’ve heard the story a thousand times; “my partner won’t massage me”, or “s/he stops after five minutes”.

During your private massage workshop you will learn

• How to massage safely and confidently, delivering a relaxing and enjoyable massage.
• How to massage without your hands aching.
• Basic effleurage techniques.
• Specific techniques such as percussion, deep friction, kneading and when best to implement them.
• Learn the particular areas of tension that your partner suffers from and how to relieve them.
• Contraindications to massage (when not to do it).

What will happen during the massage workshop?

The best way to learn is by doing, and so following a thorough introduction and outline you will take it in turns to massage each other.  This means that for approximately thirty minutes of the workshop you each will be having a relaxing massage.

Your lesson will involve actively performing a massage as your instructor guides and coaches you to perfect the techniques. Your massage will follow a standard massage sequence and you and your partner will be taught to constructively feedback so you can both receive the most effective massage possible.

Can I really learn to give an effective massage in an hour and a half?

Absolutely, massage is not rocket science. There are a few simple techniques to practice and after that you will be able to confidently deliver a relaxing massage to your partner.

This course does not qualify you to deliver massage and charge for it.

Most massage therapists learn to massage in exactly the same manner that you will, but what then separates them is practice.  By regularly practicing your massage techniques you will begin to discover that you can feel what is happening under the surface of the skin.

Feedback from your partner is what helps to make you an increasingly confident and competent masseur/masseuse.

The details

Your massage workshop will last 1 hour and 30 minutes in total.
The cost of our 90 minute massage workshop is £220
To learn to massage you need to bring a partner or a friend.
This workshop does not qualify you as a massage therapist in any way.
If you suffer from any of the below issues please consult your doctor before attending:

Contraindications to massage

Fever, High blood pressure, Infectious diseases, Hernia, Osteoporosis, Varicose veins, Broken bones, Skin problems, Cancer, HIV infection.

Sports Massage workshop

This workshop takes the same structure as above but is far more individualized.  During this session the massage therapist will help you to discover the best way to massage specific areas of tension you might have.

For example you may spend long hours at a desk and suffer from tight shoulders and neck.  Stopping work is not an option and regular massage can be costly and time consuming.  We can help your partner learn to work out your specific stresses and help make your neck pain a thing of the past.

During the Sports Massage session you will learn:

• Deep tissue massage
• Deep friction
• Trigger pointing
• Lymphatic drainage
• Effective use of thumbs, knuckles and elbows.

Indian Head Workshop

This workshop takes the same structure as the Swedish Workshop, but focuses on the upper back, neck, arms, shoulders, head and face. This is a seated massage and is ideal for those looking for a relaxing treatment. For more information about Indian Head Massage, please see our Individual treatments page.

Thai Foot Workshop

This workshop also takes the same structure as the Swedish Workshop, but focuses on the feet and lower leg. For more information about Thai Foot Massage, please see our Individual treatments page.

To Book your Massage Masterclass for Two, call 07988 863914

What our clients say….

“Fantastic, really enjoyable & effective techniques. The session was relaxed, interesting & very enjoyable for the both of us and extremely useful (in particular for my wife), we will definitely be back for treatments. Jayne was very professional, very patient, explanatory & friendly.”
Mike, 29 Aug 2011

“The class was really good as Jayne obviously knows her stuff and was happy to answer individual queries so it was very personalised. It was really good for us as a couple to take time out to do something that will benefit us both that is enjoyable.”
Kathy, 29 Aug 2011

“I thought it was excellent. A great introduction to massage techniques with the bonus of having 2 people give you a massage at the same time. The teaching particularly was clear and practical.”
Pete, 1 Sep 11

“We really enjoyed the masterclass. Jayne was lovely and made the class fun and informative. It was extremely useful as I have had problems with neck soreness for almost a year.”
Sarah, 12 Sep 2011

“Very informative and relaxing! Learnt many new techniques and felt very chilled! Very useful.”
Tom, 16 Sep 2011

“The class was very good. Especially understanding the “whys”. Jayne was really nice and fun and it looks like she knows what she’s doing. Jayne said we could be a bit sore but I felt good all the next day!”
Jesus, 3 Oct 2011

“Thorough introduction and pleasant easy presentation style, put my wife and I at ease. Really liked the mirror approach to tuition, and the continuous coaching. It was so good more time would have been nice My shoulders felt unbelievably relaxed for the next day though I have experienced some tenderness in my neck since. The class was very useful – wished I had had that tuition years ago.”
Nigel, 14 Oct 2011

“The class was great, you gave us a good explanation of the theory so we understood what we were trying to do, and tailored the massages you taught us to our individual problem areas, which was really helpful. After the class I felt a bit tired and sleepy, but muscles felt looser. Thanks for a really useful and enjoyable experience.”
Michelle, 26 Oct 2011

“Jayne was really welcoming & friendly, had a good introduction to what we’d be doing & also the oils we’d be using. The time was divided up well & we came away feeling like we definitely got our money’s worth (& then some!) All the techniques were explained really clearly & Jayne made sure we had them right before moving on.
It was brilliant! Not just for learning techniques to use (& which to use where on the body) but about how to move as you are giving the massage to help protect yourself too. It was also good to learn how to identify ‘problem’ areas and how to treat them. We’ll be back ”
Sian, 28 Nov 2011

“I thought the class was very informative and you gave lots of good constructive advice and direction. My right side (shoulder and back) was really relaxed for several days afterwards. The class was excellent, I shall be practicing on my family! Great teacher!!”
Patsy, 7 Dec 2011

“I really enjoyed it and thought that it was explained very well and you were very friendly and made it really enjoyable. I now find that when doing a massage on my boyfriend my hands and fingers don’t start hurting after about 15mins. Also now that I know how to do it properly he also enjoys it more. The class was very, very good I learnt so much – not just about how to use my body while massaging, but also how to do it properly. Thank you so much for having us. I enjoyed it so much and would love to do it again some time.”
Eva, 5 Jan 2012

“The class was really interesting and useful. We both thought the instruction at the beginning of the class was very informative and just the right amount of information. The massage techniques were well taught – I found the instruction on my posture very useful. Timings were great – although I could have stayed there all afternoon as I was enjoying my massage so much! After the class I felt very relaxed and noticed a difference in my back and shoulders. Great teacher! Thank you very much, we both thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and found the class very useful.”
Sabiha, 10 Jan 2012

“The class was Excellent, you know your stuff and put it across really well in an understandable and enjoyable way.
I was well chilled out and relaxed after class; now feel able to massage my partner. You’ll see me again.”
Keith, 11 Jan 2012

“Jayne was very knowledgeable and an excellent masseuse. She gave a good overview of massage and after discussing what areas we would like to concentrate on gave a good overview of techniques both descriptively and through demonstration. I had a lovely back massage which released tension in my shoulders.”
Crescentia, 11 Jan 2012

“I found the information before the practical side very interesting, it was good to know what we were working on and how the muscles worked and how they joined to the bones etc. I had a fantastic nights sleep and the places where I had the massage feel much lighter and relaxed. Jayne was fantastic, she was open and calm and very easy to talk to I didn’t feel rushed or feel that I should hold back with any comments or Questions. I have booked Jayne for a full body massage and hope to visit her often in the future.”
Hayley, 12 Jan 2012

We had booked a 90 min class on a Sunday afternoon. The introduction was excellent – very informative and Jayne’s manner and knowledge certainly put us at ease. The actual massage practice was enjoyable (giving and receiving) and we both felt confident to massage each other with these techniques. Jayne made the session very enjoyable and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. We both felt relaxed – both mentally (due to enjoying the session) and physically (from the massage).
Jayne’s manner was spot on. We had both heard tales from people who had used ‘groupon’ discounts and experienced very poor service. That couldn’t be further from the truth here – I couldn’t imagine how the session and Jayne’s level of service, friendliness and professional knowledge coule be any better. It was excellent.”
Neil, 1 Feb 2012

“We thought the class was brilliant. It was obvious you really knew your stuff and the pitch and delivery was just right. Made us feel at ease and we learned a lot (only problem is our poor memories!!). The length was just right and found the techniques very useful. You’re a natural teacher! Felt both relaxed and invigorated after the massage.”
Jody and George, 4 Feb 2012

“Jayne was really friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic. The split of time between background theory and practicing on each other worked well. Afterwards, we felt relaxed, happy. The class was great for learning the basic techniques and gaining confidence.”
Nick and Rose, 20 Feb 2012

“I really enjoyed the class. I was a little intimidated at the idea of learning as a couple but you made us feel really comfortable. You totally understood how you could get us both to relax, and read us perfectly. The course was interesting and inspiring. I felt we worked on particularly problematic areas of my back and definitely felt a loosing of the tightness.
I hope we use the things we learned as a couple, but I personally took some useful things away with me, such as the differences in massage techniques. I will be booking myself up for some further treatment in the future.”
Jemma, 19 Feb 2012

“Loved the session with Jayne she showed true passion and high level knowledge about massage techniques and the body. Really enjoyed it and hope to book with her again.
The class gave a better understanding of the body and how different pressures in massage can be delivered via your posture when delivering a massage. The session was very useful in terms of understanding when and how to use pressure to give a better massage.
We’re already talking about booking up again, see you soon!”
Sarah and Iain, 21 Feb 2012

“The class was great, I felt like I learnt a lot! I liked the combination of theory and practice. It was very useful, I feel much more confident giving back and shoulder massages to my husband, knowing that I am not doing any damage and hopefully doing some good!
It was a great course and I would definitely recommend it to other couples. Just knowing a little more about the theory and techniques is going to be a great help!”
Jemma, 29 Feb 2012

“Very informative background to massage. The practical activity was well coached and enjoyed by both of us! Increase in knowledge to effectively massage without the aches and pains! Very professionally presented with sound guidance offered for the future.”
John, 5 Mar 2012

“Really liked Jayne’s approach and style. A very skilled and knowledgeable practitioner – felt in very safe hands.”
Cath and Paul, 8 Mar 2012

“We were really pleased with the course. We found Jayne very friendly and she put us at ease straight away. The introduction on the theories of massage including pictures of the muscles groups was informative and useful. After speaking to us and getting our history Jayne told us what she intended to cover and frequently checked that we were happy with how the course was going which I thought was great. Although we did have extra time in our session, there was so much to learn that I felt I could have done with a bit more time with the hands on massage, but overall I was surprised at how much content was covered in a short space of time and it left me interested to learn more. We both felt we learnt a lot and any questions we had were answered at the time.”
Janet and Andy, 11 Apr 2012

“We were really pleasantly surprised. Felt well-treated and listened to, and managed to achieve much more than expected in the 90-minute session. Nice to hear about the history & science behind massage, as well as learning to perform it!”
Derek and Karen, 21 Apr 2012

“Jayne was very knowledgable and answered all questions very clearly. She made the class fun and very interesting. Excellent class! Recommended it already!”
Amanda and Mike, 30 Apr 2012