The graduate will gain:

• the ability to establish a professional relationship with the client – learning how to communicate correctly, explain the importance of massage, obtain necessary information, and build trust essential for successful cooperation,
• the skill to take medical history and conduct a basic functional examination of the musculoskeletal system – the graduate can assess the physical and psychological condition of the client, identify possible contraindications for massage, and choose an appropriate procedure accordingly,
• knowledge and practice in applying various types of massages – sports, rehabilitation, and emergency massages using the correct grips, techniques, and preparations suited to the individual needs of the client,
• experience with using massage products and tools – able to work with oils, emulsions, and other substances, knowing their effects and possible allergic reactions, as well as handling proper storage and disposal,
• mastered hygiene and safety standards of massage work – the graduate follows principles of personal hygiene, workplace and tool hygiene, and ensures safe working conditions,
• ability to provide first aid – including knowledge of resuscitation and procedures for the most common situations a massage therapist may encounter,
• knowledge of maintaining client documentation in accordance with legislation – able to correctly record client data, store it securely, and comply with GDPR and other legal regulations.
• ability to define brand positioning and create a clear value proposition, ability to analyze competitors and precisely define target segments, a prepared budget and media plan with channel priorities, understanding the principles of key tools including performance measurement, an actionable promotion plan as a comprehensive marketing strategy combining paid and organic channels, practical advice and an overview of legislation and the specifics of marketing communication in the Czech Republic. (New from February 2026)

Thanks to these competencies, the graduate is prepared to practice massage therapy at a professional level and provide services that meet the qualification standards of the Ministry of Education.

Who Is the Sports and Conditioning Masseur/Masseuse Course Suitable For:

• For everyone who wants to start a new career in massage and obtain an official qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education.
• For people seeking retraining and who want to work independently or in a massage, wellness, or sports center.
• For athletes and active individuals who want to understand working with the body and use this knowledge both professionally and in personal life.
• For those who already have experience with massage (for example from previous courses or practice) but want to obtain an official license for business.
• For everyone who enjoys working with people and is interested in a healthy lifestyle, prevention, and recovery.
• For everyone who wants to effectively launch their massage business and manage promotion.

The course is open to beginners without prior professional knowledge – you will learn everything step by step during the lessons.

• minimum age 18
• completed secondary education (apprenticeship certificate or high school diploma is sufficient),
• good health condition allowing the performance of massage practice (some serious illnesses may be an obstacle)

24.10 – 6.12 Vladislav. Classes will take place on weekends.

Specialist with a university degree in physiotherapy and more than 15 years of experience. He focuses on sports and therapeutic massages, manual therapy, and deep lifting split facial massage.

During massage, he works with every muscle in the body and chooses the appropriate type of manual therapy according to individual needs.

Course lecturer: Vladislav Vorožcov – a professional massage therapist with international accreditation and 12 years of experience.

He specializes in sports, therapeutic, and relaxation massages as well as anti-cellulite body correction techniques.

He always approaches clients and students in a friendly way and with full commitment during training. He considers the most important goal to be improving the client’s physical and mental health, which he also instills in his students during courses.

Course lecturer: Valerie Gerfanova – massage therapist specializing in sports, recreational and regenerative massage. She has completed specialized training in asymmetric massage for scoliosis and professional training at the Evminov Center. In her practice, she applies an individual approach when working with clients experiencing muscular imbalances, unilateral strain and musculoskeletal overload.

Course Instructor: Katerina Novotna, MBA – a practicing marketing specialist at Kondakov Massage Studio and Academy, teaching strategic and performance marketing since 2019 at UniMFA (Business School in Prague). She has extensive experience in website creation, PPC campaign setup (Meta, Google, Sklik, Zbozi.cz, Heureka) and has long been involved in both paid advertising and organic promotion (SEO) for a number of companies. In addition to teaching, she is actively engaged in consulting for companies in the field of effective promotion – from setting strategy and budgets, through channel selection, to performance evaluation and scaling what works.