More than just techniques… it’s about learning how to move
We help you incorporate dynamic bodyuse to protect your arms, back and shoulders. In the Advanced Training, you’ll learn around 60 moves for table, chair and side-lying massage, giving you a richer repertoire while ensuring the longevity of your career.
Discovery Day
In person, 1 day
Focus on ‘soft forearm’ techniques on the client’s back. Easily incorporated into existing sessions, ideal for your first taste of HFM.
Foundations Workshop
In person, 2 days
An extended version of the Discovery Day, covering the whole back of body &introducing ‘hard’ forearm (ulna) techniques for more specific pressure.
Complete Training
Hybrid, 50 hrs
Half in person, half online. No prior HFM training required. This essential training protects the longevity of your career. Learn about 60 new ideas for table, chair & side-lying massage.
Your experienced tutors who pioneered HFM
Darien, the pioneer of Hands Free Massage in the UK since the ’90s and Leora his sidekick since 2009.
We have been the pioneers of HFM in the UK, teaching our client & practitioner centred approach to massage.
Darien Pritchard
Formulated Hands Free Massage in the UK and has been a bodyworker since 1977. He was the first UK massage trainer to name this approach and has been developing it ever since.
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Leora Sharp
A massage practitioner since 2008, trained at Bristol School of Massage and Bodywork. She brings warmth, energy, enthusiasm and patience to all trainings.
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