Athletic Sports Massage

Support Performance. Prevent Injury. Deliver Results. Enhance your career with the Athletic Sports Massage Certification—an advanced training program for massage therapists, fitness professionals, and bodyworkers who want to specialize in performance-based recovery and injury prevention. This course equips you with the skills to deliver targeted, results-driven treatments tailored to athletes and active clients. Whether you’re working with weekend warriors or competitive athletes, you’ll learn how to customize your massage for pre-event activation, post-event recovery, and ongoing maintenance. Through hands-on instruction and in-depth anatomical knowledge, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to assess client needs, address muscle tightness and joint stiffness, and support faster recovery. You’ll also explore sports-specific protocols and learn how to integrate advanced massage strokes with consultation, documentation, and aftercare strategies. You Will Learn: Advanced application of Effleurage, Pétrissage, Friction, Tapotement, and Compression techniques Pre-event vs. post-event massage and flow modification Stretching, draping, and pressure control tailored to sports clients Techniques for improving flexibility, circulation, and recovery How to assess athletic concerns and design individualized sessions Contraindications, pain management, and professional documentation Hands-On Requirement: To complete the course, you’ll submit 15 case studies applying sports massage techniques with real clients—gaining real-world experience and refining your expertise. Prerequisites Required for Certification: Swedish Massage Essentials Anatomy & Physiology for Esthetics Spa Safety & Sanitization Beauty Business 101 These foundational courses ensure you’re prepared with the core skills, safety standards, and professional mindset to confidently offer sports massage in clinics, gyms, spas, or private practices.