We offer a 30-hour Introduction to Bodyworks course for young people and a Further Bodyworks course. Young people learn clothed massage routines, as well as exercise techniques, healthy eating, anatomy, hygiene, posture, proper breathing, first aid and aromatherapy.
How did this come about? We first started working with a charity called The SpaceKC, which ran a drop-in centre for drug-related issues. The manager approached me and two other therapists to directly massage young people in youth clubs.
We did a few sessions over the spring of 2003, then the charity suggested we write a massage course. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea took it on. Our work spread to Westminster, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets, and to Camden and Luton. We operate as part of Positive Activities for Young People programmes and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
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