TRAINING

Many massage therapists feel drawn to working with people with complex and profound disabilities, yet standard training rarely prepares them for the realities and responsibilities of this work.

Alongside my clinical practice, I provide specialist in-person training and mentoring for massage therapists who want to deepen their skills through advanced professional development.

This advanced 2-day training (12 hours CPD) supports therapists in developing the confidence, practical understanding and ethical awareness needed to work safely and meaningfully with individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and other complex needs.

Grounded in extensive hands-on experience within specialist educational and residential settings, the training focuses on real-world application, sensitivity and professional responsibility.

Participants will learn how to:

• Build confidence when working with complex needs

• Adapt massage techniques safely and appropriately

• Understand consent beyond verbal communication

• Recognise regulation, sensory responses and body language

• Work respectfully within residential, educational and multidisciplinary environments

Training is delivered in person, in small groups, to create a safe, supportive and interactive learning environment with time for discussion, reflection and practical learning.

Optional follow-up mentoring is available for therapists who would like continued guidance as they begin applying this work in practice.

ENQUIRIES

If you would like to register your interest, enquire about upcoming workshop dates, or discuss training for your organisation, please email me directly at cristina@cristinamassage.com.