Learn Deep Tissue Massage & Advanced Techniques Clients Love
What This Course Teaches
This course teaches you how to deliver effective, confident deep tissue massage and integrate advanced techniques seamlessly into your existing massage sessions.
You’ll learn how to work deeply without overworking your body, while creating massage experiences clients genuinely value and rebook.
Why This Course Works
Great deep tissue massage isn’t about forcing pressure — it’s about technique, structure, and flow.
In this course, you’ll learn:
- How to apply deep tissue techniques correctly
- How to blend deep tissue work into relaxation and other massage styles
- How to give powerful treatments without fatigue or strain
- What truly makes a deep tissue massage effective
This is the approach used at the award-winning Isla Verde Spa.
What You’ll Learn
- Core deep tissue massage techniques
- Advanced massage and acupressure techniques
- Proper use of forearms and body weight
- Correct posture and body mechanics
- How to set up the right treatment atmosphere
- Key business insights from a successful spa practice
Who This Course Is For
- Massage therapists wanting to deepen their skillset
- Students ready to move beyond basic massage
- Therapists who want more confident, effective treatments
A basic understanding of massage is recommended.
What’s Included
- Full Deep Tissue & Advanced Techniques certificate course
- Step-by-step instruction from Mark Perren-Jones
- Certificate of Completion
- Fully online and self-paced
- Taught by an NCBTMB Approved CE Provider (#1805)
- CTAA-accredited certification pathway
By the End of the Course
You’ll be able to confidently deliver deep tissue massage that:
- Feels effective without being exhausting
- Integrates smoothly into any massage session
- Helps you stand out as a skilled, professional therapist
Ready to Get Started?
Learn deep tissue massage the way it’s used in successful clinics — structured, effective, and sustainable for your body.
Your Instructor
Mark Perren-Jones has over 30 years of hands-on experience in massage therapy, wellness, and pain management. He is the former owner of the award-winning Isla Verde Spa and the founder of the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark now teaches students worldwide, sharing practical, results-based techniques drawn from real clinical and spa experience. His courses focus on what actually works in practice — helping therapists gain confidence, improve results, and avoid common mistakes.
Mark is an approved provider with the NCBTMB (#1805).
Course Curriculum
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StartExplanation Of This Section (1:00)
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PreviewMassage Tables-The 4 Most Important considerations (6:44)
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StartCreams and Oils-Whats Great and whats not (2:20)
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StartThe Set up-Dont do what i did (4:13)
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StartThis factor makes a huge difference (3:34)
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StartIt's all in the timing (6:23)
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StartContraindications of Massage, intake forms and more (1:11)
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StartWhy i Don't include these things in my massages (4:12)
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StartDo no Harm (1:37)
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StartThe Perfect Person to Practice your massage on (1:59)
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PreviewWhy Most Therapists don't last! (5:25)
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StartNow is the time to put the time in. (1:45)
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StartSome Final Points (4:43)
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StartYou can join over 20,000 students on FB and instagram! (0:33)