Body Use & Hands-Free Workshop: The Art of Effortless Touch

Protect your body and massage with ease

Massage therapy is a physically demanding career, and without the right approach to body use, even the most passionate therapist can face pain, fatigue, or burnout. This practical workshop is designed to help you extend your career, improve your comfort while working, and enhance the quality of your treatments — all by moving more intelligently and confidently in your own body.

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Why Body Mechanics Matter

As massage therapists, our hands are our most valuable tools — but they’re not our only ones. Over time, poor posture, repetitive strain, and unsupported movement patterns can lead to injuries in the wrists, shoulders, lower back, and neck. Thinking about how you move, how you stand, and how you use your body weight during treatments isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Good body mechanics aren’t just about preventing injury. They’re about working efficiently, sustainably, and with greater impact. This means less wear and tear on your joints and more energy at the end of each day.

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What You’ll Learn

In this hands-on, movement-based workshop, you’ll explore:

Safe, sustainable body mechanics for massage therapy.

Posture and positioning techniques for different treatment styles.

How to use your body weight and leverage rather than relying on muscular effort.

A range of hands-free techniques using forearms, elbows, and body movement.

Strategies to reduce fatigue and injury risk.

How to bring fluidity and ease into every treatment.

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How It Enhances Your Treatments

By working smarter — not harder — you’ll notice a transformation in both how you feel and how your clients respond. Therapists who use their bodies well often find:

Greater consistency and confidence in pressure delivery.

Better flow and rhythm throughout a treatment.

More client comfort and satisfaction.

A sense of lightness and freedom in their own movement.

Increased longevity and joy in their practice.

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  • Dates:

    Monday 17th November 2025

  • Time:

    10am to 5pm

  • Fee:

    £145

  • Venue:

    Exeter, Devon. UK

  • Tutor:

    Louise Mockford

  • Pre-requisite:

    Minimum level 3 Massage or Beauty qualification, with minimum level 3 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology qualification. 

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Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is ideal for:

Newly qualified therapists wanting to start their career with sustainable habits.

Therapists who have qualified at Level 3 with us who would like to refresh and refine their body mechanics and hands free techniques.

Experienced therapists looking to reduce strain and injury.

Anyone curious about integrating hands-free techniques into their practice

Massage professionals seeking longevity, ease, and confidence in their work.

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Join Us - Protect your body, refine your touch, and gain tools that will support you for years to come. Whether you're fresh from training or many years into your journey, this workshop is your chance to reconnect with your practice — from the ground up.

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