On-Campus Short Courses

The Trigger Point Dry Needling course is founded on Dommerholt’s evidence and clinical-based approach. It is a full 6-week course, with 2 days required on-campus per week. The course is a full subject taken from Q Academy’s 22316VIC Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course, giving you a complete unit of competency.

Kahuna involves long strokes running from the head to the toe, all without breaking contact with your client. Kahuna massage mainly uses forearms, with alternative draping options compared to relaxation massage.

This course spans over two days. Both mornings will be spent on pregnancy massage, with the afternoons focussing on infant massage. The course will focus on the signs and symptoms pregnant women present with in each trimester, and how to provide relaxation treatments as well as trigger pointing.

Hot rock massage is a luxurious treatment using warm rocks to melt away stress and tension. Stones are placed under the body, on the body and are used to massage deep into the muscles.

Traditional Thai Massage is thought to have been practised for over 2000 years in Thailand, with therapists using their hands, knees and feet during treatments.

Cupping therapy helps release muscular tension and assists in facial release. It is popular with clients and very low impact for therapists to perform. This workshop uses plastic and silicone cups and will teach you a range of a range of advanced cupping techniques

This workshop focuses on teaching people how to safely use cupping to treat musculoskeletal conditions. During the day you will learn the art of safely using a flame and glass cups, as this is a really interesting way of applying cupping.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a very gentle specialised body treatment that encourages the flow of lymph, enhancing the body’s ability to recover and function naturally.

Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex areas in the feet, hands and ears relate to the internal organs and other structures of the body. In reflexology, pressure is applied to these reflex areas to bring health and balance to the body.

This short massage course is great if you want to be able to give a basic massage to your friends and family members. It is also a fantastic introduction to massage if you are considering becoming a professional massage therapist and want to see what is involved before you start.

Expand on your massage skills, and become a confident therapist treating corporate clients. You will learn techniques on trigger points, how to incorporate Myofascial techniques (MFR), Shiatsu, METs, stretching and kneading techniques.

Kinesiology taping is a relatively new form of therapeutic taping that primarily targets musculoskeletal pain following injury and/or fatigue. It is widely used in many areas of the sporting community. 

This workshop is designed to increase the skills and knowledge of Therapists to assist when working with athletes, sporting teams or other active clients in relation to injury prevention and management.

Foam rolling has been shown to be one of the best evidence based approaches to manage tissue tightness, musculoskeletal pain and increase range of motion.

Introduce body treatments into your massage menu. They are fun and easy to perform, plus your clients will love them. All products and equipment used on the day are supplied.