The 10 Day Massage Diploma Course

This ten day intensive massage course is designed for those wanting to enter the massage profession or for those who want to develop their massage skills further. It can either be studied in one block or you can opt to study week one ( the Certificate Course) at one time and then the second week at a later date. Most of our students do the course in one go but it is designed to be flexible to fit around your existing commitments and budget.

This course is also useful for those wanting to get an Australian Governtment recognised Diploma of Remedial Massage as if a student does this courses they will be exempt from all the practical massage components of that course with our partner school Health Schools Australia.The benefits of studying our course in association with them is that as Stephen Eddy, the principal of Health Schools Australia, and a committee member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Scoiety, has publicly said, our training is way above government standard, which is why he is happy to give Recognition of Prior Learning for all of our subjects.This means that you will be able to complete our course and immediately get covered by insurance companies for malpractice etc, while then completing the rest of the course with Health Schools Australia, entirely by correspondence, In addition, you would then be able to receive Austudy for the costs of the rest of Health Schools Australia's course so then eventually when you complete the theory subjects with Health Schools Australia you will then have government recognised qualifications, which will enable you to give clients Health Care Rebates. In addition, if you are already a nurse or other health practitioner, you will probably be exempt from all the theory as it is mostly anatomy and physiology, practice management, occupational health and safety etc so you could then complete our Diploma course and be exempt from possibly all or almost all, the theory subjects and then receive your Australian Government Diploma of Remedial Massage right away from Health Schools Australia. The combination course is actually the best priced way on the market to get you qualifications, as well as offering the highest quality level of training as Stephen Eddy has confirmed.You are also dually qualified in both a government recognised qualification andan internationally recognised private qualification.

Health Schools Australia has also International Accreditation so that students from other countries can also get recognised for skills based training that they have completed between our two colleges. For example, in Hawaii, Brandon was able to get his licence for massage therapy merely by showing that he had completed his Diploma of Remedial Massage with Health Schools Australia in 1991. So, many US states may also recognise qualifications from overseas  and you may be able to study with our two collegse in order to get licenced. We are presently researching this further.

Here is more about our Diploma Course in Raynor massage

Under the expert teaching of one of our teachers you will study in a group of no more than 16 people and we expect that everyone completing the course will be a very good massage therapist by the time they qualify. Because Raynor Massage is such a unique massage style you can become incredibly effective with just two weeks of training and be able to integrate both reflexology and aromatherapy into your massage practice.

The first five days of the course are the same as the 5 day Raynor Massage Certificate Course, in fact you will receive the Certificate on completion of week one before going on to graduate with the Diploma. To see the details of week one please click here.

As with the Certificate course this unique form of massage is taught in a very hands-on way. The same 20% of tutor input, 40% massaging and 40% being massaged applies for the Diploma course as it does for the Certificate, this is because you will learn so much from both giving and receiving the massage. You will again work with different people across the week so that you can gain experience working with different body types. On the final day of the course we open the doors for our ‘student clinic’ when we invite friends, family and members of the public in to receive free massage. This is an integral part of the assessment of the Diploma where you carry out everything learnt on the course, from taking a case history, selecting oils, giving the actual full body treatment and discussing aftercare advice with your client.

The aim of the massage remains the same for the Diploma as for the Certificate, you are learning to find tension in the body and then learn how to eliminate it. On the Diploma course this tension release is taken to a deeper level and it is often possible to access tension that has been stored for many years, even since childhood. The Diploma trains the massage therapist to work in greater depth with the meridians, or channels, through which Chi (Prana) flows, releasing stagnant Chi and dealing with deep set muscular tension.

This Diploma in Raynor Massage Therapy is designed by Brandon Raynor and is only available through the Brandon Raynor School of Natural Therapies. It is run in locations throughout the world. All teachers are Advanced Practitioners in Raynor Massage who have been trained by and have worked with Brandon and whom he has personally approved. Brandon has spent over twenty years travelling around the world studying massage and continues to do so today. The Diploma course specifically draws on two additional disciplines from worldwide understanding of massage in its focus on both reflexology and aromatherapy.

It is a pre-requisite of the course that you have first studied the Certificate Course in Raynor Massage , the pace and teaching on the course assumes Certificate level prior knowledge. Course days are very intensive and usually run from 9-5pm, Monday to Friday.

What does the course comprise?

For details of Days 1 - 5 please see the 5 day Raynor Massage Certificate Course

Day 6 of the Massage Diploma will look in further detail at the full practitioner/client interaction including each student taking a case history and giving a full massage to suit the client’s needs within a specified length of time.

During this treatment the teacher will carry out a formative assessment and give feedback to the student to highlight areas that each individual needs to develop further. This will give the student a focus for the areas that they will need to work on during the next 4 days of the course.

On Day 7, the teacher will introduce the use of aromatherapy oils to the massage treatment. S/he will cover the properties and use of some of the most commonly used aromatherapy oils. You will be taught how to diagnose which oils are suitable for particular clients and learn the contraindications of each oil. You will learn how to mix oils to their correct blending ratio.

You will then experiment with their use during practice with both deep tissue massage and also lighter massage, mixing oils to suit the needs – and nose - of your massage partners.

Day 8 of the diploma course will be the reflexology course day. We will learn the reflexology areas of the feet and the hands. You will explore the importance of the feet and hands in massage and how they affect and benefit the whole treatment. The zone theory of reflexology and the use of reflexology charts will also be discussed. You will then both carry out and experience this powerful and relaxing reflexology massage.

Day 9 of the course will concentrate on the specific aspects of face and scalp massage and the use of acupressure points in the head to help alleviate stress, tension, headaches, neck problems. We will explore the relationship between releasing tension in the head and the effect this has in helping release the emotional tension stored in the belly and chest. This incredibly relaxing day of massage inevitably results in a good night sleep. Before the final day of the course we wouldn't advise planning any evening activities or operating heavy machinery after this day!

The final Day 10 of the Massage Diploma course will involve any final revision necessary, as well as a 50 point assessment which will grade each student on the following qualities: empathy, communication, techniques, professionalism, correct pressure, and overall effect. The last day of the massage course will see us invite friends and families of the students as well as members of the public to the class to get a massage.

Your assessment will be based on you understanding of the role of the patient in the three categories of communication, understanding the importance of breathing with a practitioner, and on your proper understanding and appreciation of the benefits of massage. At the close of this day, having passed your assessment, you will be awarded the Diploma in Raynor Massage Therapy.

Costs

The 10 day Raynor Technique of Therapeutic Massage Diploma fee is:
For the UK: £1,795 (£500 deposit).
For Australia: AUD$2,995 (AUD$995 deposit).
For Canada: CAD$2,595 (CAD$995 deposit).
For Hawaii, Montana, Wyoming and Vermont USD$2,495 (USD$995 deposit).
For Eire and Germany: EUR‚ 2,100 (EUR‚ 995 deposit)
For New Zealand: NZD$2,995 (NZD$995 deposit)
For South Africa:USD$2100 ( USD$700 deposit)

Demand for course places can be high and numbers for each course are capped at 16 so we recommend early booking to secure your place. Deposits are non-refundable, if you need to cancel and we fill your place on the course you originally booked we will transfer your deposit to another course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If I can only afford one week, can I do the Certificate course now and return to do the Diploma at a later date?
A: Yes! Provided you have completed the Certificate course previously then you can return to do the Diploma course at any time and in any location.

Q: I have been working in the massage industry for years, can I jump straight into the Diploma course?
A: No. Raynor Massage is very different from any previous massage you will have practiced and the pace of the Diploma is fast so we assume Certificate level prior learning before you can complete the Diploma.

Q: I am not 20 and not skinny. 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 is done through a towel for privacy. While we have trained people from 16-84, 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! Because everyone on the course is both massaging and being massaged you will soon become comfortable being on the table and draped in towels.

Q: Is the course residential?
A: No. You will be responsible for your own accommodation, food and travel, we can however offer suggestions for accommodation near to our massage schools. We may in the future offer residential courses and these will be clearly marked and costed as residential courses.

Q: What do I need to bring on a course?
A: You will need to bring comfortable clothing, flat shoes and at least four large towels. We provide the massage tables for use during the course and all oils, including the aromatherapy oils for use on day 7 and day 10.

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 Raynor 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. During the Diploma you may experience or witness the emotional release which come with Chi movement. Nothing is forced or outside of your own control. If you don't want to experience it you won't!

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 its 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, its not essential to you becoming a good Raynor Therapist.

Q: Can I get insured from this course?
A: Yes we work with a number of insurance companies who offer insurance for our students click here to view the full details.

Q: What do people do after the course?
A: Most people who complete the Diploma course will work full or part time as a Massage Therapist although some just want to be incredibly good at massaging friends and family

Q: Can the Diploma course gain professional recognition?
A: Yes, successful completion of this course will qualify you for membership of the International Natural Therapies Association and may qualify you for other memberships within the country in which you practice.

Would you like to enroll?

Perhaps you would like to read about our
5 day Raynor Massage Certificate Course or
Advanced Raynor Massage Diploma.

Testimonial

Dear Brandon,

I have been waiting for a while with this letter to see if the elevating feeling I have left the course with will subside....but it has not, on the contrary, it has grown deeper:

Often I hear people describe a "life changing experience" using superlatives, as the feeling is so overwhelming, and it's hard to find words. So I will try to keep it simple:) I say thank you to whomever brought you into my path of life!!! You are a true inspiration and what I have absorbed on that course in such a short time is beyond expectations. Since the course, things are happening to me almost all at once, quick changes at every area and level. I understand my part in that, and not underestimating the changes I have made, but your involvement in that process was crucial - your devotion, energies, down to earth approach, your wisdom and kindness - I can't thank you enough!!!

On a personal level, I went through an interesting process during and after that course, I have no doubt that the massages I have received from you have greatly contributed to that and to my comprehension of "what is Raynor all about". Also, the affect of that massage on a mental/emotional level is huge and I have grown there too. Just being able to breath freely is astonishing:

Since that course, my appointments with clients have doubled. I have also signed a contract last week with FLIGHT CENTRE as their massage therapist (for their employees) covering the northern area of Perth. They have 4 therapists in total each one of them covers different area in WA.

Brandon, thank you again, lately I am finding it hard to express the depth of what I am feeling, because really words are not enough.

All my love,

Tammy Po'ked

Perth Advanced Raynor Massage Diploma Course, April 2008