Our Courses
CT Foundation year
The Foundation Year Training at the Conscious Touch™ Academy offers a comprehensive exploration of bodywork and therapeutic touch, grounded in key principles that foster healing and connection. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of Conscious Touch, emphasizing the importance of soft touch and the transformative power of presence in creating a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
The curriculum includes techniques such as long strokes, which promote relaxation and flow, as well as principles for effectively working with trauma. Understanding the Window of Tolerance helps practitioners gauge a client’s emotional and physiological state, while insights from Polyvagal Theory illuminate the connections between the nervous system and emotional well-being.
Moreover, the training emphasizes the principles of transformational connection, facilitating deeper interactions between practitioner and client. With over 140 bodywork techniques drawn from diverse modalities, including Esalen, Californian, Swedish, and Thai massage, participants will develop a versatile skill set that enhances their ability to support clients on their healing journeys. This foundational training aims to cultivate both technical proficiency and a profound understanding of the art of Conscious Touch™.
Foundation year 2025 dates:
Module 1 - 16th -18th May
Module 2 - 20th - 22nd June
Module 3 - 4th - 6th July
Module 4 - 1st - 3rd August
Module 5 - 29th - 31st August
Module 6 - 26th - 28th September
Module 7 - 11th -13th October
CT Advanced Year
(Deep Tissue, Triggerpoints and Harmonic Rocking)
The second year of training at the Conscious Touch™ Academy builds upon the foundational principles established in the first year, delving deeper into advanced bodywork techniques and specialized approaches to trauma. This phase emphasizes advanced work with trauma, focusing on the principles of working with developmental trauma, which explores how early life experiences shape emotional and physical well-being.
Participants will refine their skills in the art of deep bodywork, learning effective techniques for deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy that address chronic tension and pain. Additionally, the curriculum introduces Harmonic Rocking, a gentle yet powerful technique that promotes relaxation and facilitates emotional release through rhythmic, soothing movements.
Throughout the year, students will enhance their understanding of the body's response to trauma and develop nuanced approaches to creating a safe space for healing. This advanced training not only deepens technical proficiency but also fosters a greater capacity for empathetic connection, equipping practitioners to support clients in navigating their healing journeys with sensitivity and skill.
Advanced Year 2026 dates: to be confirmed
All dates will be set between May and October 2026
