Content - What you learn and how

Here you can read about the essentials of a Touch Amsterdam beginners' course.

• We begin at the beginning, so previous experience of massage is unnecessary.
• The orientation of the course is highly practical, so there is a minimum of theory; students are, however, encouraged to read about basic anatomy and so forth (presented in the course book)
• There are two ‘threads’ running through the syllabus: how you can build up step by step an effective stress-release massage (forming a sturdy foundation on which you can develop your own style with imagination); and, how you can massage responsibly, with due attention not only to your client (the ‘massee’) but also to the use of your own body as masseur, so that your massage remains relaxed and not tiring.
• You learn strokes and kneadings (effleurage and petrissage), in addition to an initial pressure technique. You use these techniques on the various parts of the body to create a complete and integrated massage.
• The aim is for you to be able to give a good massage to your family and friends. If you wish to study further to become a qualified masseur, this course forms an excellent basis.
• In the process you learn to accept and value even more your own body and those of others. You learn the gentle art of receiving a massage.

As you can read on the main course page, we usually split our beginners' course into two parts. This helps you to get massaging as soon as possible.
The price of such a Part I or Part II course depends on what is agreed with the teacher regarding number of people, the length of the course in that particular situation and so forth. Usually each part lasts 12 hours and this costs € 230-270 per person plus the coursebook at € 18.
We would like to stress that you are under no obligation until the timing and structure of a course are agreed with the teacher in question, nor will you be asked to pay the course fee or any part of it until everything has been arranged to your satisfaction.

Please in general check out the FAQ’s and don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions. Touch Amsterdam is a massage practice owned and run by an Englishman.

We specialize in:

Individual massage

Everyone needs time out, an hour for him- or herself. Touch masseurs have considerable experience in providing good, deep massages for stress release. You are in good hands! Read more ...

Courses

Please see the links above for all information in English about our courses.