Oxford School of Sports Massage

Very happy with OSSM. I felt supported by the tutors, who time after time brought abundant energy to the training days, which I will admit, could often be be quite intensive.The Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy course in itself is comprehensive and was taught well by the team. As a certified Personal trainer, I can say that after taking this course, my understanding of the musculoskeletal system and of treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries (and other conditions) has increased tenfold.Many thanks to the team for getting me through it, and to Lisa for being hot on all of the organisation and admin. Best, Jacob

If you are considering a career in Soft Tissue Therapy, the L5 BTEC diploma is the gold standard and the teaching at OSSM is really excellent. I cannot recommend the school highly enough. Approachable, highly knowledgeable and experienced tutors. Brilliant.

Fantastic school!! I completed the Level 5 Soft Tissue Diploma about a year ago. The tutors are very knowledgeable and experienced with their own clinics as well as working with professional sports teams. Students with additional needs were supported really well - they really want you to succeed. I now work within a Physio Clinic and run my own successful clinic in Abingdon. I am able to help people get back on track, feel confident and competent in my business, and all whilst fitting in work hours around my young family!

If you are looking at becoming a Soft tissue therapist then OSSM is the go to. I would glady do this again. The tutors have a wide wealth of knowledge gained from there own experience. They put it across in a well structured course that will test you steel in this area. By the end of the course for me it all csme together. If you choose OSSM you won't be disappointed.

OSSM is an outstanding specialist school. The School is small and personal, offering excellent support by exceptionally experienced and passionate tutors. The BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy course was fantastic. It equips you with everything you need and more to feel like a competent and confident level 5 soft tissue therapist. The tutors offer exceptional support and they hold you to high standards, the learning you gain from their lived experience in the industry is priceless. I feel it has given me the best possible start to my career, thank you OSSM!

I have just completed my Level 5 Diploma. It was a great experience, the tutors were very knowledgeable, there was a lot of variation in course content to keep it interesting and everyone was welcoming and supportive and I have made some friends for life on this course. I recommend the OSSM to anyone who is interested.

OSSM is a fantastic school, highly recommend! I'm currently studying the Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy course and am 2/3 of the way through. I was trained in holistic massage but wanted to learn more effective massage methods and to improve my anatomy knowledge and this course has exceeded all my hopes and expectations.The tutors are first class, very knowledgeable and share lots of practical clinical tips and experience. The learning process is supportive and encouraging and there are plenty of opportunities to practice. Studying this course will completely change my business for the better. It is a hefty workload so you need to be committed to your studies but it is worth the effort. Thanks OSSM.

Great course, content and delivery. It is not for the faint hearted, but if you manage to stick with it, the rewards keep on coming. The tutors are all friendly, supportive, easy to talk to and with an incredible amount of knowledge and experience. It is thorough, relevant, cross curricular and comprehensive, every aspect of the musculoskeletal system is taught in context so that it is easier to understand and remember. It’s fun too, tutors have a wicked sense of humour and will pick you up when you feel lost or completely out of your depth and guide you back on track. I am delighted I’ve chosen this course, it provides me with the in-depth knowledge in anatomy and physiology, how to assess injuries and plan rehab, and o lot of practice, to make it as a professional soft tissue massage therapist. From a personal point of view, I would have liked maybe one more weekend to nail both practice and knowledge, so that I could have built up more confidence and experience. But that’s just me, overall its fantastic course and a wonderful experience. Go be brave and take that leap of faith.

Outstanding course delivered by highly qualified tutors in a practical learning environment. The course covered everything from adjusting our own posture and technique to optimise treatment, to advanced soft tissue therapy techniques and rehabilitation. As a therapist with a business already established, I have been able to develop even further as a therapist and offer my clients a higher level of treatment and rehabilitation. I would highly recommend this course for anyone starting out in sports massage or soft tissue therapy, or level 3 or 4 sports massage therapists looking to develop further as a therapist.

Having recently completed my Level 5 soft tissue therapy diploma with OSSM, I can highly recommend it. The tutors are very experienced, knowledgable and so supportive. The content is great and the organisation and communication is very good. There is no getting around that there is a lot covered and a lot to learn, but the course is structured really well and it all really does comes together at the end!