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Massage courses are organized in Punavuori, Helsinki. At the premises of dance studio Focus, Tehtaankatu 27-29.
hierontakurssi.fi
Body care with massage
The courses are aimed at everyone interested in body care, massage and well-being.
Professional massage training
Literally in good hands
Touch is a fundamental force in caring, caring between family members and in relationships. All physical communication is valuable, whether it's a hug, holding hands, caressing the cheek or patting the head.
Your regular masseuse might not always have available times, or the pain is so acute that you need a relief right away — we offer a high-quality, top-class solution for that.
With the help of our courses, you can relieve growth pains, back pain caused by pregnancy or tension caused by work stress. We have more than two decades of experience in massage, osteopathy and physiotherapy both in professional and recreational sports and in the business world.
Our Courses
Tools for deeper communication with the help of manual therapy. For couples, partners and families.
Pregnancy massage course
Pregnant womenWith the lessons of the course, you can prevent, maintain and treat the child's hobby and growing pains.
Child care and maintenance massage course
Children, 2-18 yearsThe course teaches maintenance and care of the child's whole body through massage and touch.
Partner care and maintenance massage course
Children, 10-18 yearsChild care and maintenance massage course.
Payment Methods
Buy now. Pay in installments with Klarna. With us, you can also conveniently pay with a credit card, MobilePay and the payment methods of domestic online banks.
Instructors
Vick van Emden
Viktor is one of the best sports masseur in Finland!
With 15 years of experience in the wellness field, he has developed his own "Mixed Massage Art" approach to massage, which combines different massage techniques into a whole.
Viktor is a serial entrepreneur and his best ideas have materialized in the last couple of years. A good example of these is hierontakurssi.fi, where the ideology is to bring partners and families closer together, as well as to offer professional-level massage training as a "take home experience".
Viktor has extensively studied osteopathy, acupuncture and reflexology, practiced sports in many forms, for example dance, martial arts and working out in the gym. He often tells stories of his work with professional athletes and sports teams. He also offers corporate massage and home visits.
Besides his career, Viktor is a fresh father and lives a family-oriented life, as well as living and breathing wellness 24/7. His energy will surely guarantee an unforgettable course day, full of lessons and insights.
With deep respect:
Wellu – Viktor's business partner, Viwe Oy
Vick van Emden
Wellness Consultant, Manual Therapist, Sports Masseur
+358 50 365 5845
viktor@hierontakurssi.fi
Instructors
Hanna Grönvall
Physiotherapist, Masseur, Osteopath
Aki is a walking, talking knowledge base in the wellness industry.
Aki's extensive training and versatile field experience make him the top of his field. Aki's constant thirst for knowledge and professional development have clearly put him at the forefront of the wellness industry. His expertise has been used extensively in the planning of our courses, which guarantees our customers a top-tier, customer-oriented training experience.
Instructors
Aki Sokka
Physiotherapist, Masseur, Osteopath
Aki is a walking, talking knowledge base in the wellness industry.
Aki's extensive training and versatile field experience make him the top of his field. Aki's constant thirst for knowledge and professional development have clearly put him at the forefront of the wellness industry. His expertise has been used extensively in the planning of our courses, which guarantees our customers a top-tier, customer-oriented training experience.
Body care
Course Benefits
Massage techniques
You will learn correct massage techniques that you can use and apply safely at home. With these teachings, you offer immediate relief to family members or a partner
Anatomy
An important part of the course content is an understanding of how the body works and how different massage techniques affect different parts of the body.
Care and maintenance
The courses teach you how to tailor massage techniques to your own and family members' needs. Participants will learn how to adapt techniques for children, your young and the special needs of pregnancy.
Better well-being
You will learn to create massage experiences that help reduce anxiety, improve sleep and improve general mental and physical well-being of loved ones'.
More empathy
Improves the ability to recognize other people's emotional states and adapt one's own behavior accordingly, i.e. improves interaction with other people.
Familiarize The Terms
Massage Techniques
Get to know the world of massage and familiarize yourself with the terms of the techniques used in the courses. Different massage techniques meet different wellness needs and preferences. Whether you're new to massage or want to learn more about different approaches, here's a quick guide to the different trends in massage:
Classical Massage
This ancient form of treatment modifies and maintains the body's soft tissues. Techniques such as stroking, rubbing, squeezing, shaking and patting promote relaxation and relieve muscle tension. Regular classical massage is an excellent way to prevent muscular problems and reduce stress.
Sports Massage
Specially designed for treatment that maintains and restores physical performance. Sports massage helps prevent sports injuries and is recommended for active people. The massage targets soft tissues, such as muscles, and there are versatile extracts that relax and improve blood circulation in the muscles.
Lymphatic massage
This massage enhances lymphatic circulation and helps to remove swelling with light, pumping strokes. Lymphatic massage is a particularly gentle and relaxing treatment that is suitable for everyone, especially those who suffer from swelling or want a lighter treatment.
Trigger Point Massage
This is a form of treatment that focuses on treating pain points, i.e. trigger points. During the treatment, the pressure points are treated effectively, which relieves the pain. Trigger massage is an effective remedy for muscle weakness, pain and other discomfort caused by trigger points.
The Meaning Of Touch
Physiological And Emotional Benefits
Touch activates the brain's pleasure hormones and awakens feelings of trust and affection. It creates a good feeling for both.
- Pleasant touching triggers a change in the endorphin system of the human brain. According to research, the human opioid system responds to touch, which can relieve pain and produce pleasure.
- Massage can help alleviate feelings of anxiety through physical relaxation.
- Massage helps relieve many types of pain conditions and promotes body function.
- Massage activates blood circulation and helps improve metabolic functions in the body.
- Massage promotes the removal of waste materials from the body, which supports health and well-being.
- Massage lowers the stress hormone cortisol, which helps the body and mind to relax
- Massage helps to process and regulate emotions more effectively
- Regular massage can relieve the symptoms of depression by improving the well-being of the body and mind
- Improves the ability to recognize other people's emotional states and adapt one's own behavior accordingly. This improves interaction with other people.
Course Info
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are looking for more information about what to expect from the course day, or if you have questions about our instructors or what you should bring to the course; you will find the answer and much more in this section.