Massage therapists pour time, effort, and passion into earning recognised, high-quality qualifications. But then some have done poor-quality courses. As our profession is not regulated, you should ensure your therapist is qualified to provide a safe and effective treatment.
Why is this important?
- A qualified therapist understands anatomy, contraindications, and safe techniques, reducing the risk of injury.
- Proper training ensures that treatments aren’t just relaxing but beneficial for pain relief, mobility, and recovery.
- It is equally important that a therapist meet legal requirements.
What should you look out for?
There are several courses that do not have any face-to-face contact; everything is done online.
I am sure you can figure out how this will impact the quality of their hands-on skills. Take a look at a couple of things you can look out for:
- Ask if they are insured and what professional association they belong to.
- Are their qualification certificates available upon request?
