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With so many massage courses, workshops and online training options available, it's not always easy to decide what's worth investing in.
We've already had some interesting discussions about deep tissue techniques, myofascial release and advanced massage training.
But there's another side to CPD that can easily get overlooked: keeping proper records of what you've learnt.
Some professional bodies and insurers have their own CPD requirements, so it's useful to have everything organised, particularly if you're working independently.
We've added a free CPD log to the website. It's available as a printable PDF or editable Word document, so you can record courses, workshops and other relevant learning.
We'd also love to hear which training you've found genuinely worthwhile.
What's the most useful course or workshop you've completed this year?
It doesn't have to be an expensive qualification. Sometimes a short practical workshop can make a real difference to the way you work.
If you've found a good training provider in London, feel free to share their name too.
Posted : 05/11/2026 4:40 pm
I've been thinking about this a lot recently. I work as a massage therapist at one of London's leading spas and I'm looking at deepening my deep tissue and myofascial work, and maybe some part-time independent clients alongside spa work later on. The hard part isn't finding courses. It's knowing which ones actually change how you treat, rather than just adding another certificate.
A short, heavily practical workshop has been more useful to me this year than a longer, theory-heavy day. I also like the idea of the CPD log. If I do go more independent, having courses and any insurer or professional-body requirements in one place would save a lot of scrambling.
For those already working independently: have you found a London provider where the tutor feedback on pressure and body mechanics genuinely felt worth the fee?
Posted : 06/11/2026 10:52 am
Sophie’s preference for practical workshops raises a useful question: how much individual feedback will you actually get? Before booking, it’s worth asking about group size, hands-on practice time and whether tutors watch and correct your technique. Separately, check whether it counts towards your professional body’s CPD requirements and whether your insurer will cover the technique afterwards.Has anyone attended a London workshop where the tutor gave particularly useful feedback on pressure or body mechanics? What made the teaching helpful?
Posted : 07/11/2026 3:46 pm