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Certified Wellness Massage Practitioner

Would you like to work with Swedish classical massage, wellness and relaxation? At Axelsons Institute, you can become a Certified Wellness Massage Practitioner through a professional massage training programme taught entirely in English.

Axelsons has been educating massage therapists since 1962 and is internationally recognised as The Home of Swedish Massage.

This training programme provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform professional full-body and partial-body massages, facial massage and relaxation treatments.

You will also learn how to work with muscle tension, basic trigger point techniques and stretching. The focus is on wellness massage, recovery and providing clients with a safe and professional treatment experience.

Course Content

The programme combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on massage training and covers:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Swedish classical massage
• Full-body and partial-body massage
• Facial massage
• Seated relaxation massage
• Introduction to trigger point therapy
• Muscle function and stretching
• Massage ergonomics and treatment techniques
• Client consultation, ethics and professional conduct
• Practical and theoretical examinations

Practical Training

Practical experience is an essential part of the programme. You will have the opportunity to treat real clients at Axelsons’ student clinic under the supervision of experienced instructors.

In addition to supervised training, you will complete documented massage treatments outside the classroom.

This hands-on approach helps you develop your technique, confidence and professional skills.

Course Structure and Duration

The programme consists of 224 study hours, including 105 instructor-led hours and 119 hours of independent study.

Different study options are available:

• Weekday programme: Two days per week for approximately seven weeks, plus independent study. Available in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
• Weekend programme: Seven weekends over approximately three months, plus independent study. Available in Stockholm.
• Summer intensive programme: Two consecutive weeks followed by an additional week of on-site training, plus independent study. Available in Stockholm.

The programme is taught in English and combines classroom instruction, practical training and digital learning materials, including videos, audio recordings and exercises.

Diploma and Career Opportunities

After successfully completing the programme, you will receive an Axelsons diploma as a Wellness Massage Practitioner.

To graduate, you must attend at least 85% of classroom instruction and 100% of supervised client practice, as well as pass the required theoretical and practical examinations.

Career opportunities include:

• Spa and wellness centres
• Massage and wellness clinics
• Corporate wellness and workplace massage
• Hotels and health resorts
• Your own massage practice

The programme is quality-assured by the Swedish Association of Complementary Medicine (Kroppsterapeuternas Yrkesförbund). Upon graduation, you may apply for professional membership in the association.

More Information and Contact

Would you like to learn more about the programme, upcoming course dates or how to apply?

Submit an enquiry to get in touch with Axelsons Institute. Their admissions team will be happy to answer your questions about the programme, course structure and application process.