See below for full details of courses we offer or contact us to join our mailing list or with specific enquiries
The Academy offers training for non-professionals, Massage therapists & Bodyworkers, and for Psychotherapists interested in integrating Touch into their work. Check out the options available below:
“In person” courses – TOUCH
Further dates and venues will be added as soon as they’re confirmed – contact us to join our mailing list to receive updates direct to your inbox
TRANSFORMING TOUCH
Begin your training in NO HANDS Massage and TRAUMA DISCHARGE THERAPY with this three-day training. Learn how to work zero strain for the rest of your career and have a whole new treatment to use with your clients immediately after your training.
Dates: May 24th – 26th 2021 in Morecambe, Lancashire
Pre-requisite: full-body Massage qualification (Level 3)
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NO HANDS STYLES
Taking your bodywork to a whole new level. Learn how to use the building blocks of the 4ELEMENTS treatments you learned at the ADVANCED training as full STYLES. Combining this potent bodywork with the CONTRACTING you learned at TRANSACTIONAL BODYWORKER you will be able to offer psychologically informed, perfectly designed unique treatments for every client who walks through your door.
Dates: June 21st – 23rd 2021 in Morecambe, Lancashire
Pre-requisite: completion of NO HANDS ADVANCED and TRANSACTIONAL BODYWORKER
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NO HANDS PRACTITIONER
Building on what you learned at TRANSFORMING TOUCH, these 6 days complete your core NO HANDS PRACTITIONER training – meaning you will be able to advertise as a NO HANDS Practitioner and benefit from this trademarked brand. You will learn 22 new strokes and 5 new treatments, all of which you’ll have the confidence and competence to use in your treatment room immediately.
Dates: August 23rd – 25th & September 20th -22nd 2021 in Morecambe, Lancashire
Pre-requisite: completion of TRANSFORMING TOUCH (either the three day training or completion of the online peer-reviewed course)
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Live ONLINE courses – TOUCH
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TRANSACTIONAL BODYWORKER
Learn how to use powerful TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS psychotherapy models to bring a new potency to your communication with clients. Transform your sessions with CONTRACTS and avoid the “client dramas” that can sap your energy and destroy relationships.
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Clinical Connection and Q&A
Your monthly live “top up” with Gerry Pyves and the wider Massage and TRAUMA DISCHARGE THERAPY community. This is your chance to ask questions, listen in on what’s going on for colleagues and get the latest from the world of being a Trauma-Informed Touch Therapist. You must be a member of the NO HANDS Massage Association to join these calls.
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TRAUMA DISCHARGE THERAPY certification course
Combining ADVANCED NO HANDS Massage bodywork, exceptional communication and the very latest psychology of trauma.
Dates: April 19th – 21st 2021
Pre-requisite: NO HANDS Massage ADVANCED and TRANSACTIONAL BODYWORKER certifications (NO HANDS THERAPIST level equivalent)
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Live ONLINE courses – PSYCHOLOGICAL
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FAIRYTALE Coach Training
Weekly sessions on Mondays & Thursdays from June 7th – July 22nd 2021
Pre-requisite: professional psychological qualification (e.g. Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Coach)
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Online courses
TRANSFORMING TOUCH Click for details
Pre-requisite: full-body Massage qualification
NeuroTouch Click for details
Pre-requisite: none
The official TA101 Course Click for details
Pre-requisite: none
The NEUROSCIENCE OF TOUCH Course Click for details
Pre-requisite: none