Western School of Massage

Western School of Massage The only provider of Uni credit rated courses in Swedish and Remedial & Sports massage in Scotland Our Diploma courses award 60 SCQF credits each.

The Western is widely recognised as the leading massage therapy school in Scotland. Established in 1997, it is greatly respected for the high professional standard of its courses, its tutors and, most importantly, its GRADUATES. Our courses have been accredited by Glasgow Caledonian University since 2016 and we are very proud of our association with them. The Western School is affiliated to the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation (SMTO), which is a founder member of the General Council for Massage Therapy (GCMT).

The festivities are just around the corner - which means so is our staff Christmas night out🤩 Can’t wait for an evening ...
25/11/2025

The festivities are just around the corner - which means so is our staff Christmas night out🤩

Can’t wait for an evening of celebrating another wonderful year of Western School.💙

We couldn’t agree more ✔️  Providing professional training and a high level of student support are among our main aims a...
20/11/2025

We couldn’t agree more ✔️

Providing professional training and a high level of student support are among our main aims at Western School.
And we believe keeping this at the forefront, has helped us become one of longest standing massage education providers in the UK.

Fancy seeing for yourself?
Get in touch about our upcoming 2026 course start dates:
Email - info@westernschool.co.uk
Tel - 07745 615740
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✨Why Demonstrating Practical Movements Matters in Massage Therapy Education✨ In massage therapy, knowledge is powerful —...
18/11/2025

✨Why Demonstrating Practical Movements Matters in Massage Therapy Education✨

In massage therapy, knowledge is powerful — but technique is paramount.
Hands-on skills can’t be fully understood through words alone. When students see and experience techniques in action, they’re able to connect anatomy, intention, and touch in a way that transforms learning.

👁️ Visual learning brings clarity
Live demonstrations help students understand body mechanics, pressure, flow, and ergonomics with far more precision.

🤲 Builds confidence and safe practice
Watching proper technique helps future therapists protect their own bodies and deliver safe, effective care for clients.

💡Bridges theory with real-world application
Demonstrations make complex concepts tangible, memorable, and instantly usable in practice.

Whether it’s a simple stretch or a full-body sequence, demonstrating movement is the heart of massage therapy education—because the best therapists aren’t just told, they’re shown.


Seven weeks left of 2025. 🌙It’s not “almost over.”It’s just enough time to choose how you want to step into 2026.If you’...
13/11/2025

Seven weeks left of 2025. 🌙
It’s not “almost over.”
It’s just enough time to choose how you want to step into 2026.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to learn something new…
To work hands on…
To develop a meaningful and compassionate career…

This is your sign. ✨

Finish this year with intention and get ahead of the ‘new year, new me’ buzz.
Enroll now in our 2026 Massage Therapy Course.

Learning anatomy isn’t just about memorising names on a diagram. 🫀🦴Studying the skeleton gives us the structure…Where bo...
11/11/2025

Learning anatomy isn’t just about memorising names on a diagram. 🫀🦴

Studying the skeleton gives us the structure…
Where bones meet.
How joints move.
The foundation our muscles rely on.

But working with real bodies gives us the story…
Tension patterns from stress.
Posture shaped by habits.
Soft tissues that respond, shift, and release under skilled hands. ✋✨

As massage therapists, we need to see both:
The blueprint and the living experience.

The more we understand what’s beneath the surface, the more intentional, effective, and compassionate our work becomes.

And we love having Colin CJC Sports Massage in teaching 👨🏻‍🎓
08/11/2025

And we love having Colin CJC Sports Massage in teaching 👨🏻‍🎓

Love my weekends in helping teach new Remedial and Sport massage therapists

DIPLOMA IN SWEDISH MASSAGE 💆🏻‍♂️ Next course starts 17th January 2026📌 Get in touch now to secure your space or find out...
06/11/2025

DIPLOMA IN SWEDISH MASSAGE 💆🏻‍♂️
Next course starts 17th January 2026📌

Get in touch now to secure your space or find out more:
Email - info@westernschool.co.uk
Tel - 07745 615740
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Remedial & Sport weekend 1📚 Group learning, lectures, practical work & lots of whole class discussion.We feel that this ...
04/11/2025

Remedial & Sport weekend 1📚

Group learning, lectures, practical work & lots of whole class discussion.
We feel that this is going to be a good one.🤩

Ready to turn your passion for wellness into a rewarding career? 💆‍♀️💫At Western School of Massage, we believe learning ...
30/10/2025

Ready to turn your passion for wellness into a rewarding career? 💆‍♀️💫

At Western School of Massage, we believe learning the art of massage is more than just technique — it’s about care, compassion and connection. 🌿

Join a community that supports your growth, nurtures your skills, and prepares you for a fulfilling career of helping others feel their best.

👐 Hands-on training
📚 Expert instructors
💬 Supportive, welcoming environment

✨ Enrollment is now open for our 2026 intakes — your journey toward a meaningful career starts here.

Heather at Synergy Massage Scotland found this beauty! 👏🏻😅 Happy Halloween from your nervous and your skeletal systems 🎃...
30/10/2025

Heather at Synergy Massage Scotland found this beauty! 👏🏻😅
Happy Halloween from your nervous and your skeletal systems 🎃 🦴 👻

Sticking with the Halloween theme!

At Western School, we believe the best learning happens through hands on experience — not through a screen. 💆‍♀️Our stud...
28/10/2025

At Western School, we believe the best learning happens through hands on experience — not through a screen. 💆‍♀️
Our students gain real massage experience from weekend 1, guided by expert instructors who teach techniques in a way you can feel & truly understand, not just read about. Because when it comes to massage education, nothing outweighs in-person learning. 🌿

Last chance to sign up to our final Advanced Remedial Workshop of 2025 👉🏼 ‘Muscle Energy Techniques’.Saturday 1st & Sund...
23/10/2025

Last chance to sign up to our final Advanced Remedial Workshop of 2025 👉🏼 ‘Muscle Energy Techniques’.
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November📌

Get in touch now to secure your space:
Email - info@westernschool.co.uk
Tel - 07745 615740
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Glasgow Caledonian University
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Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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