The following persons are admitted to therapeutic masseur training:

• Good German language skills - oral and written
• human empathy
• Sense of touch
• Willingness to learn
• Endurance

Further information can be obtained via the contact form of the respective school - quickly, easily and without obligation.

The Therapeutic Massage Therapist course comprises a total of 780 hours of classroom instruction as well as a three-hour oral and practical final examination. Depending on the pace of learning and the time available, the course takes approximately 2 years. Most courses can be attended as evening or day courses. In addition to the classroom time, you should expect to spend around 780 hours on self-study - depending on your learning technique and previous education. To be on the safe side, check with your training provider.

The treatment forms of foot reflexology, classic massage and manual lymphatic drainage can be used either individually or in combination to treat various health complaints:

• Classical massage Massage: pressure and traction stimuli are applied to the tissue with the hands
• Manual lymphatic drainage: a decongestive measure that uses certain grip techniques to stimulate the motor function of the lymph vessels, which facilitates the removal of excess tissue fluid (but without the complex physical decongestive therapy)
• Foot reflexology: depending on where the sole of the foot is massaged by applying targeted pressure to reflex points, this has an effect on different parts of the body

The learning objectives of the Therapeutic Massage certificate course are as follows:

• Basic training in medical and social science subjects
• Understanding health
• Ethics
• Practice management
• Specialist therapeutic training
  • Foot reflexology massage
  • Classic massage
  • Manual lymphatic drainage

With the massage therapist training you can obtain the following qualification:

• Diploma of the provider
• Health insurance recognition

The final module examinations (classical massage, foot reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage) include a written, oral and practical part. This examination takes place on the last day of the last course of the respective module. After passing the final module examination, graduates receive a diploma that can be used for health insurance recognition (EMR registration).

The therapeutic massage training (EMR method 33) is structured as follows:

• Medical-theoretical basic training (MTG) during 157 h
• Medical-theoretical specialization (MTV) during 196 h
• Classical massage module (EMR method 102) during 154 hours incl. written, oral and practical examination
• Foot reflexology module (EMR method 81) during 105 hours incl. written, oral and practical examination
• Manual lymphatic drainage module (EMR method 111) during 168 hours incl. written, oral and practical examination
• Final examination (3 h) oral and practical examination

The term "EMR therapeutic massage"Training" refers to a modularEducationwhich comprises three massage techniques (classic massage, foot reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage). The qualification has existed since 2019 and enables graduates to treat patients' complaints using the most suitable massage technique in each case.

EMRis the abbreviation for the "Experience-based medical registers". The EMR is an important reference for health insurers when deciding whether or not to contribute to the costs of complementary therapy treatments. The "EMR therapeutic massage" training course is based on the EMR guidelines for the registration of therapists using this method (EMR method 33). This means that anyone who has completed the training and can provide evidence of the 250 hours of practical experience required by the EMR can register with the EMR and enjoy the benefits of this certification.

Therapeutic masseurs and masseuses work in health promotion, prevention and therapy for individuals. They usually practice their profession in their own practice - but they can also be employed in saunas, fitness and health centers and sports clubs.