About LSSM massage schools

specialists in massage training

The London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) was London's first, and at the time only, dedicated massage school offering professional grade teaching to those who wanted to learn about Sports Massage. Our first school was established in central London 36 years ago with the Southampton massage school opening some time later.

At the LSSM we have carefully designed our diploma course to meet the needs of mature (non-school leaver) students who are looking for a new career so with that in mind we run part-time courses at weekends spread over a longer period of time, we understand that sometimes are schedule might interfere with holiday timings so we allow students to switch to another course to make up missed days. The weekend classes are devoted mostly to teaching hands-on practical skills which can only be learned properly in a classroom along with other students and experienced tutors. The underpinning theory is now taught online so students can fit this in with their lives better.

London Massage School

Regent's University
Inner Circle, Regent's Park
London
NW1 4NS
Regent’s University is located inside Regents Park and is a very pleasant 10 minute walk from the underground station.

Southampton Massage School

Therapeutics Physiotherapy Southampton
Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane,
Eastleigh, Hampshire
SO50 9HT

LSSM Tutors

Our most important asset is our team of highly talented tutors and it is with their help that we have been able to evolve the ISRM/BTEC qualification to it's current level.

Mel is recognised as one of the pioneers of massage over the last 25 years and has published several international textbooks on the subject. He has gained the most extensive clinical experience having worked with World class athletes and dancers (including the Royal Ballet in London and the Tokyo Ballet in Japan) as well as people with serious medical conditions. He is a passionate and inspiring teacher who has also presented workshops Internationally. He used to compete at a high amateur level in Marathons and Triathlons. He has written a number of books including Sport & Remedial Massage Therapy and Advanced Remedial Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy and is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject. (see more)

David is a highly innovative and unique therapist who uses equipment-based Pilates, real-time ultrasound, Kineseo-taping as well as Soft tissue manipulation to specialise in Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and Hypermobility Syndrome. He treats elite sport competitors as well as professional musicians and dancers. He is a former racing driver.

Alex is a leading sports Osteopath who has worked at the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta, ATP tennis tour, West Ham FC, Saracens RFC and UK athletics. An accomplished athlete he was part of the England team at the 1994 commonwealth games competing at 400m and 4x400m. He specialises in Myofascial Release as well as Osteopathic and other soft tissue techniques

Zac is a Registered Osteopath as well as a massage/soft tissue therapist and treats many National level athletes. He combines soft tissue and Osteopathy techniques, specialising in foot biomechanics and musculoskeletal dysfunction. He is a very passionate therapist and experienced LSSM tutor who now runs our courses in North Wales.

During her career in massage Tanya has gained an MSc in Complementary Therapy: Body Work and has trained extensively in advanced Myofascial therapy. She treats a very wide range of clients combining soft tissue techniques with remedial Pilates.  She is the joint course lead tutor at our Southampton venue.

Sarah has played an important role in British Olympic sporting success having worked since 1999 to the present time with the Royal Yachting Assoc.-British Sailing Team, and the British Diving team from 2001-2008. In her practice she specialises in treating sports injuries & functional sports rehabilitation combining soft tissue techniques with remedial Pilates. She is the joint course lead tutor at our Southampton venue.

Marius has a high profile clinic in London and has worked with Cirque du Soleil and lead dancers from the Bolshoi ballet. He also runs ISRM Bridging courses at his own school, Bluechip.

Glyn’s clinical experience includes working for Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers RFC. He is also a highly experienced university lecturer.

Alan has had a long career treating many World class athletes and is also an International level athletics coach. He is a highly accomplished club athlete. His clinical speciality is myofascial therapy and has studied this extensively.

Mary has been a successful therapist for many years and is the author of “Soft Tissue Release” (Corpus Pub.). She has worked with many elite athletes and treats several top players at the Wimbledon tennis championships.

Marianne has clinical experience on the highest level. She has been a key member of the medical team with British Disability Swimming and Athletics. She has worked at the Paralympic games since Athens in 2004 and has worked with the Australian rugby team when here in the UK. She runs a varied clinic but specialises in post-operative conditions as well as pre/post natal. She has also competed in a number of Triathlons.

Brian has had a long career treating many World class athletes and is also an International level athletics coach. He is an accomplished club athlete. His clinical speciality is myofascial therapy and has studied this extensively.

Gisela’s clinical experience includes working with the Ferrari Team, Tour de Brittany Team GB 2004 - 2007. GB World and European Triathlon Championships 2005 – 2009. She has competed in Marathons and Triathlons. She specialises in Myofascial and neuomuscular techniques, clinical Pilates and exercise rehabilitation.

Sophie’s clinical experience includes the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and 2006 as well as the World Squash Championships in Melbourne 2001. She is a keen hockey player and does a variety of other sports too. She has a multi-disciplinary approach and specialises in biomechanical analysis. She also had a long career in high school teaching before becoming an LSSM tutor.

Peta’s clinical experience includes the 2004 Paralympics, Pro Tour cyclists, Saracens RFC and Middlesex County Cricket Club. She is an accomplished triathlete and is currently a sponsored World Masters cyclist. She treats many top endurance athletes and specialises in muscle balancing for injury rehabilitation.

Trevor has had a long career treating many World class athletes at some of the top clinics in London. He achieved a very high standard in Marathons and has now completed two Ironman Triathlons.

Alison has been a Massage and Soft Tissue Therapist since 1994 treating all manner of acute and chronic injuries. She treats athletes, office workers, pensioners as well as children and tries to promote injury prevention.  She has worked in Spain and Asia in the past but is now settled in the UK.

Alison has been a senior tutor at the LSSM in London since 2011 and is the Course Coordinator and lead tutor at the LSSM’s Brighton branch. She is currently studying a BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture at the International College of Oriental Medicine