Indonesian Oil Massage
Level 5 - £750
Date for this course are in "Additional Information".
Start: 9:45 am
End: 5:00 pm
If you are booking this course, why not consider our Facial Gua Sha, Facial Cupping and Facial massage dayas well?
Cost: £750
Optional £59 fee to upgrade to a diploma via case studies verified by an independent external examiner.
For new therapists wishing to qualify, there is an external examiners fee of £99 to cover theory exam, practical exam and examination of your 20 case studies.
Duration:
This is a 6 day course running one weekend a month, over 3 months. (Dates in “Additional Information” tab)
Indonesian Massage is a deep tissue therapy partially used in sports massage to get into the layers of the muscles in order to release tension and knots, a more gentle version is performed as Swedish Massage for relaxation and detox purposes. Although parts of it have been used in other therapies throughout the world, proper Indonesian Massage is rarely done in the UK and even less taught. Our massage techniques are from originally used methods found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Java and Bali. These techniques are very effective due to their strength and the fact that the massage is carried out with body parts other than just fingers and hands as found in other massage therapies in the UK.
Our course runs over three months for one weekend a month. You will be practising on each other which means that you will have a number of undressed areas of your body involved in the massage at the time so please bring swimwear with you. With this course you receive a FREE massage oil to start you off with your treatments.
You will receive a full certificate on completion, which can be upgraded to an optional diploma by submitting 20 case studies within 6 months after course completion.
Alternatively, for new therapists wishing to become qualified using this as a foundation course, you can also complete our online Heath and Safety course, plus an online Anatomy and Physiology and separate examination to become a newly fully qualified therapist. (Links and details given on request)
Contraindications and Health and Safety
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History of traditional Indonesian massage
What is it?
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Practical demonstrations
Student practice of standard techniques and strengths
Student practice of standard protocols
Students own free practice of other treatments under supervision
Further questions and Q&A
Indonesian Oil Massage is a deeply restorative and flowing treatment that combines long, sweeping strokes with, deep, targeted pressure to support both physical and emotional wellbeing. This course offers comprehensive training in the traditional techniques of this incredible core massage style, blending therapeutic benefits with a deeply nurturing experience.
Ideal for both new and experienced therapists, the course provides clear, step-by-step instructions alongside practical hands-on learning. You’ll gain a solid foundation in body mechanics, oil work, and client care, ensuring you can deliver this luxurious and effective treatment with confidence and professionalism.
Whether you’re expanding your massage repertoire or looking to offer clients a truly holistic experience, this course opens the door to a treatment that is both grounded in tradition and highly in demand.
The prerequisite is to have done an Anatomy and Physiology qualification before this course, there is a link to a free course below which is adequate for this purpose. There is no prerequisites for this course.
You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
You must consent to giving and receiving massage therapy.
2026 Dates: Cheshire
(All dates are one course, not a choice of courses)
Riverside, Sunderland House, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JF.
18th and 19th April 2026
16th and 17th May 2026
13th and 14th June 2026
2026 Dates: London
(All dates are one course, not a choice of courses)
Acumedic Clinic, 103-105 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 7JN.
17th and 18th September 2026
15th and 16th October 2026
5th and 6th November 2026
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FAQS
Yes! You are very welcome to join us for this course, we can even suggest other courses that may interest you and give advice on other things you might want to take into consideration if you are wanting to do this therapy on the public.
Yes we do, as we can also arrange a private course for you at your own premises if you have a group of people wishing to train. if you send us an email to admin@total-therapy.org then we can give you a quote for private training at our training centre.
This course is aimed at anyone with or without experience in manual therapy. It is for practitioners who wish to learn a valuable traditional massage which is highly flexible and effective.
