The Art of Foot Massage Workshop

This one-day practical workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of giving an effective and deeply relaxing foot massage.

During the day you will learn:

• The benefits of foot massage for relaxation and wellbeing.
• When foot massage may not be appropriate.
• How to position yourself and the person receiving the massage comfortably.
• A variety of practical foot massage techniques.
• How to put the techniques together into a flowing treatment.
• How to adapt your touch and pressure to different people.
• Self-care and body awareness for the person giving the massage.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a complete foot massage that you can confidently practise at home or, if you are already a qualified therapist, begin incorporating into your existing treatments.

Throughout this practical day we will explore:

• An introduction to the feet and foot massage.
• Benefits of foot massage.
• Basic contraindications and safety considerations.
• Preparing and positioning for treatment.
• Massage techniques for different areas of the feet.
• Developing appropriate pressure and sensitivity through touch.
• Creating a comfortable, flowing foot massage.
• Adapting techniques for the individual.
• Body use and positioning for the giver.
• Simple self-care and foot-care considerations.

The emphasis throughout is on hands-on learning, with plenty of opportunity to practise the techniques as you go.

No previous massage experience or qualifications are required.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners who would like to learn foot massage for friends, family or personal interest.

It is also open to qualified massage and bodywork therapists who would like to develop their foot massage skills and add more variety to their existing treatments.

Please note that this is a recreational workshop and does not qualify someone without an existing professional massage qualification to practise professionally or offer paid massage treatments.

This is a relaxed, practical one-day workshop running from 10:30am – 4:30pm.

You will spend much of the day working in pairs, both giving and receiving massage so that you can experience the techniques from both perspectives.

There will be demonstrations throughout the day followed by plenty of time for supervised practice.

Supporting Your Learning Afterwards

We know it can be difficult to remember everything once you get home, so your learning doesn’t have to end when the workshop finishes.

You will receive:

• Access to video demonstrations of the techniques after the workshop.
• The opportunity to revisit the videos and practise at your own pace.

There is no formal assessment.

This is an informal practical workshop designed for enjoyment, confidence and skills development.

Your tutor will be available throughout the day to offer guidance and feedback while you practise.

This is a recreational skills workshop rather than a professional massage qualification.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided on completion of the workshop.

Qualified therapists may wish to retain this for their CPD records

I’ve never done any massage before. Is this suitable for me?

Absolutely. The workshop has been designed to be accessible to complete beginners. Everything will be demonstrated and taught step by step, with plenty of time to practise and ask questions.

I’m already a massage therapist. Will the workshop be too basic for me?

The safety and introductory theory will naturally be familiar to you, but the practical focus of the day gives you an opportunity to develop a wider range of techniques specifically for the feet.

If you are looking for a more clinical exploration of foot anatomy, movement, assessment and treatment, you may prefer our postgraduate Functional Foot workshop.

Do I have to bring someone with me?

No. You are very welcome to book on your own and we will pair students appropriately for practical work. However, if you would like to come with a friend, partner or family member, you can book two places together for the reduced price of £199.

Will I be able to give a full foot massage after the workshop?

Yes. The aim is for you to leave with a complete foot massage that you can practise afterwards, as well as individual techniques that can be adapted and used separately.

You will also have access to video demonstrations after the workshop to help you remember what you learned.

Can I charge people for foot massage after completing this workshop?

Not if you don’t already hold an appropriate professional massage/bodywork qualification.

This workshop is designed to teach beginners a skill they can safely enjoy with friends and family. It is not a professional massage qualification.

Qualified therapists can incorporate the techniques into their existing professional practice, subject to their usual insurance and scope of practice.