28 Day Professional Diploma Massage Course with Yoga in Kathmandu, Nepal

Certification

The Institute of Natural Medicine awards the "Professional Diploma in Massage – Worldwide Valid" certificate to trainees who successfully complete the program.

About the course

At the Institute of Natural Medicine (INM), they understand the importance of preparing their students for success in this rapidly growing field. Their comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to meet the needs of today’s clients. From anatomy, physiology, and massage training to hands-on therapeutic techniques, INM offers a well-rounded education that positions you for long-term success. In addition, their emphasis on professional development and business skills ensures you are prepared not only to excel as a therapist but also to launch and manage your own business with confidence.

The Institute of Natural Medicine (INM) is categorized as one of the leading and most excellent massage schools in Nepal. It is also recognized as the first massage training academy in Nepal. Their professional diploma in massage therapist training curriculum is the only nationally and internationally approved massage therapist curriculum in Nepal and abroad, providing students with a worldwide valid certification. This course is globally registered for the professional diploma in massage training and designed to support and globalize massage education across the world. It ensures that students acquire standard, industry-relevant skills required for successful employment in this field.

The course is designed to produce skilled professionals in the field of therapeutic massage. Being certified by the World Massage Federation, Europe guarantees that graduates are legally registered and qualified to work as clinical massage therapists, or even open their own spa or massage center in various locations worldwide. This professional diploma in massage course is a skill-based training program designed to develop human resources equipped with the knowledge and skills required to operate a massage business, both for employment and self-employment. After completing the training, you will have opportunities for self-employment and paid positions in the wellness industry.

This is an internationally recognized massage training course in Nepal affiliated with the World Massage Federation. The Institute of Natural Medicine (INM) is the only academy legally authorized to conduct international professional massage training programs and provide valid worldwide certification from the World Massage Federation, Europe. You will develop expertise in deep tissue massage, traditional Thai massage, and classical Swedish massage, helping you build a successful career in therapeutic bodywork. This curriculum provides you with the opportunity to become an expert in this field. They train therapists from basic to advanced stages on how to work as a knowledgeable healer for proper treatment according to the client’s condition.

You will develop excellent massage skills at an international level. This is the most successful therapeutic bodywork training to help you start a new career in this field. The main goal of this course is for the students to get an exceptional massage education, in theory and in practice. Students certified from INM are nationally and internationally recognized and are officially allowed to operate their own therapy hub. More than a thousand students have been trained by the Institute of Natural Medicine and are now successfully working or running their own studio, both in Nepal and outside of the country as well.

This course provides essential skills and theoretical knowledge for aspiring massage therapists. It offers ample opportunities for both instructors to demonstrate techniques and for students to practice hands-on learning. Throughout the training, participants gain practical experience using professional tools, equipment, and materials to master the skills required in the field. Upon successful completion, trainees will have developed entrepreneurship, communication, and professionalism - all key attributes for building a successful career in massage therapy.

Training period

The total duration of the program is 28 days (four weeks). Training is conducted at the institute for 28 days, with five to six hours per day dedicated to on-the-job training (OJT).

Syllabus

The details of this massage therapy course are as follows:

• Human anatomy and physiology
• Introduction and history of spa and massage therapy (what is massage?)
• Health benefits of massage therapy
• Precautions and contraindications (when not to provide massage)
• Physical and physiological effects of massage on the human body
• Massage therapy for specific diseases or injuries
• Treatment for chronic conditions (back pain, sciatica, headache, arthritis, etc.)
• How to maintain correct posture
• Self-massage for treatment
• Massage techniques, steps, movements, and pressure points
• First-aid before and after therapy principles
• Spa massage principles and discipline
• How to consult with patients for optimal treatment
• Treatments according to the five elements and doshas
• Treatments based on the patient’s energy level

List of theory and practice of massage therapy

• Classical Swedish massage
• Ayurvedic healing massage
• Traditional Thai massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Hot-stone massage
• Shirodhara
• Reflexology

Objectives

• To treat common ailments using massage techniques
• To provide customer satisfaction through professional massage services
• To improve livelihood by earning income through massage therapy
• To develop entrepreneurship and establish sustainable businesses
• To create self-employment and employment opportunities through entrepreneurship
• To contribute to reducing unemployment and poverty

Focus of the course

This course emphasizes skill development. 80 percent of the program focuses on hands-on skill learning and 20 percent on theoretical knowledge. The main focus is on teaching practical techniques included in the curriculum.

Admission criteria

Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Beginners and individuals with prior knowledge are both welcome.

Daily schedule

You are requested to arrive one day before the course starts. And on the same day, a free 90-minute massage is provided, or an on-holiday massage is provided.

Days 1 - 27: Massage training course

• 07:00 - 08:00 Yoga practice
• 08:00 - 09:00 Yogic breakfast and self-study
• 09:00 - 22:00 One week anatomy and physiology (days 1 - 7)
• 11:15 - 13:30 Massage training
• 13:30 - 15:00 Lunch and leisure time
• 15:00 - 17:45 Massage training
• 17:45 Organic tea time
• 19:00 Dinner

Day 28: Final certification

• Morning yogasana practice
• Yogic breakfast and relaxation
• Final massage training session
• Certificate celebration