Description
Swedish Massage Foundations for Learning Massage
Learn Swedish Massage Foundations a structured Swedish massage online course designed to teach you the essential foundations of massage in a clear, step by step format that is easy to follow and apply.
Classic Swedish Massage Foundations was created by Registered Massage Therapist Roxanne Derkson, this course is based on foundational Swedish massage training principles and delivered in a way that supports practical understanding, safe body mechanics, and confident hands on application.
The focus is on learning how to use your hands effectively, how to move your own body efficiently while giving massage, and how to create a smooth, connected flow from one technique to the next.
This course removes guesswork and replaces it with a clear learning progression so you can build skill confidently and develop your own style along the way.
What you will learn
- Effleurage for relaxation, warming the tissues, influencing circulation and transitioning strokes from one to the next.
- Petrissage for kneading, deeper relaxation and muscle release
- Tapotement for rhythmic percussive stimulation that increases circulation and creates a stimulating effect on the nervous system
- Simple sequencing taught through structured body sections that include the back, legs, neck, arms, hands and feet. Prone (on belly) and Supine (on Back) body positioning so you can learn a full body relaxation massage.
- Body mechanics, draping, suggestions and tips for an efficient, strain free practical experience.
- And much more
By the end of this course, with some practice, you will be able to confidently deliver a full body Swedish massage using structured techniques that flow together naturally.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to give better hands on massage, whether for personal use, working with family or partners, or developing foundational hands on skills for future learning.
It also suits people who already have some bodywork or movement experience and want to refine their understanding of Swedish massage technique.
Certificate of completion
When you finish the course, you will receive a certificate of completion recognizing your learning and participation.
This confirms course completion only. It is not a professional certification and does not provide a license or qualification to practice massage therapy.
About your instructor
Roxanne Derkson is a Canadian Registered Massage Therapist with nearly four decades of clinical and teaching experience. She is also a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner trained in Montreal from 1992 to 1996.
As founder of ViVi Therapy Inc., ViVi Therapy Integrated Health, and ViVi Therapy Clinic Equipment & Massage Supply, she continues to teach practical, sustainable approaches to hands on therapy for both practitioners and the general public.
Her teaching style is clear, precise and focused on helping students develop their touch, not just technique. Enjoying giving a massage depends on how you use your own body efficiently, this makes all the difference.
Important note
This course is for educational purposes only and is designed for personal learning. It does not provide certification or licensure to practice massage therapy.
It is structured using a clear step by step teaching approach based on foundational massage training methods, making it a strong introduction to Swedish massage technique. It can serve as a valuable starting point for further study in bodywork, and is also well suited for safe, informed practice with friends and family.
