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Therapeutic Swedish Massage Course Online

Learn a complete therapeutic Swedish massage routine with clear, step-by-step instruction. This course teaches foundational Swedish massage techniques, clothed compression, relaxation massage, detailed muscular work, proper draping, safe body mechanics, and client cautions.

Instructor Donna Sunday guides you through three practical massage routines that include 90 techniques. This course is a good starting point for students and a useful refresher for massage therapists who want to strengthen their Swedish massage skills.

What You Will Learn

How to perform a clothed compression massage routine
How to use Swedish massage techniques for relaxation
How to apply effleurage, petrissage, kneading, and other foundational strokes
How to work more specifically into muscles throughout the body
How to use oil appropriately during a massage session
How to use proper draping for client comfort and professionalism
How to recognize basic massage contraindications
How to apply pressure safely and effectively
How to protect your own body with proper posture and practitioner self-care
How to avoid common mistakes in basic massage technique

Massage to the upper arm — This course shows how to correctly use oil and apply various massage techniques to the arm

Course Details & Learning Materials

Format: On-demand online video course
Scope: Therapeutic Swedish massage, clothed compression, relaxation massage, and detailed muscular massage
Instruction Style: Clear step-by-step demonstrations focused on technique quality, client comfort, proper draping, and practical application
Lessons: Three progressive massage routines covering clothed compression, Swedish relaxation massage, and detailed muscular work
Skill Level: Designed for massage students, new massage therapists, and practitioners who want to strengthen their Swedish massage foundation
Access: Unlimited lifetime access after enrollment
Certificate: Downloadable certificate of completion provided

Who This Course Is For

This therapeutic Swedish massage course is designed for massage students, new massage therapists, and bodyworkers who want clear instruction in foundational Swedish massage techniques. It is also useful for practitioners who want a structured full-body massage routine that includes compression, relaxation massage, and more specific muscular work. The course is a good fit for anyone who wants to improve client comfort, technique quality, draping, pressure, and professional body mechanics.

Meet your instructor

Donna Sunday is a practicing massage therapist and experienced massage instructor. She has taught college-level massage training at Santa Barbara City College and brings a practical, clear teaching style to foundational massage education.

In this course, Donna teaches therapeutic Swedish massage techniques with attention to client comfort, safe pressure, proper draping, practitioner posture, and clear technique intention.