Holistic College Dublin offers the most comprehensive, cutting edge sports massage program in Ireland. This course teaches a multidisciplinary, pain free, approach to deep tissue body work and the treatment of sports injuries. We are very proud to be the first college in Ireland to offer a combined Sports and Orthopaedic Massage training program. Our course exceeds the requirements of our awarding body, I.T.E.C. and introduces the concepts, special tests and techniques used in Orthopaedic Massage practice.
This exciting new qualification will progress the massage therapist’s understanding from general relaxation massage to being able to pinpoint and release restrictions in a variety of soft tissues. Active, Passive and Resisted tests will evaluate the nature, severity, area of injury and the type of tissue involved. Advanced techniques are then used to release myofascial restrictions and Neuro-Muscular trigger points, treat any disorganised collagen, restore normal resting tone and joint mobilization to re-establish joint mobility.
The advanced techniques used in Sports Massage include:
Training will focus on precise testing, treatment and rehabilitation exercises for:
Unique to this course:
This treatment has proven to be very successful in the rehabilitation of both recent and long standing, chronic injuries. It is also of great benefit to non-sports people, increasingly referred to as ‘occupational athletes’ who develop restricted range of motion and pain from repetitive movements, poor posture and sedentary lifestyles.
Training also includes the use of Sports Massage in pre and post event situations, injury prevention, corrective and conditioning treatments.
Starting Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Times: Thursday evenings from 7 – 10pm & approx two Saturdays per month from 10am – 5pm until Thursday March 2026
Venue: HCD, 14 Main Street, Swords, County Dublin
Price: € 2,300 plus ITEC exam fee € 150
iTEC Exams: planned for March 2025
For further information please visit our website: www.hcd.ie
| Course Location | Swords, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Level 4 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | ITEC |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 4 Certificate (equiv to Irish Level 6) |
| Course Start Date | 27th September 2025 |
| Course End Date | 28th February 2026 |
| Course Duration | 6 months |
| Course Time | Starting Date:Saturday 27th September 2025 Times: Thursday evenings from 7 – 10pm & approx two Saturdays per month from 10am – 5pm Venue: HCD, 14 Main Street, Swords, County Dublin Price: € 2,300 plus ITEC exam fee € 150 |
| Course Fee | Course Fee: € 2,300 Exam Fee: €150 |
| Entry Requirements | Prerequisite of a Diploma in Holistic or Sports Massage or equivalent |
