Sports Massage Courses - The ST School

Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists

Dedicated to promoting the highest standards of education & training in Soft Tissue Therapy through the development of high quality practitioners.

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Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists

Dedicated to promoting the highest standards of education & training in Soft Tissue Therapy through the development of high quality practitioners.

Learn more

Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists

Dedicated to promoting the highest standards of education & training in Soft Tissue Therapy through the development of high quality practitioners.

Learn more

Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists

Dedicated to promoting the highest standards of education & training in Soft Tissue Therapy through the development of high quality practitioners.

Learn more

About The ST School

Established in 2008 by Anna Maria Mazzieri, The ST School exists to deliver the highest standards of Soft Tissue Therapy education and progress the value of Manual Therapy within modern healthcare.

Under the directorship of Anna Maria, The ST School has a dedicated team of experienced educators, with a wealth of expertise within their distinct specialities ranging from pain science to massage to rehabilitation.

All our tutors are practising therapists with their own successful therapy businesses, as being hands on day-to-day with clients ensures that our tutors remain integral to the industry to understand the needs of the future practioners they are training.

Anna Maria Mazzieri Founder of The ST School

What we do

Level 5 Diploma

Evolved from Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy, the Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy is a part-time one year course that includes both theory and practical elements, as well as home assignment and practice. providing you with the knowledge, skillset and confidence to start a new exciting career in helping people with Pain and Injury.

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CPD Courses

The ST School also offers a comprehensive programme of Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses for practitioners of all levels of qualification and experience, including injury assessment, Massage and Manual Therapy Masterclasses, Hot Stones for clinical use, Massage in Pregnancy, Rehabilitation Principles and much more.

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Meet The Team

We have an experienced team of tutors at The ST School, with qualifications in teaching alongside their Soft Tissue expertise. Each also has their own successful clinical practice – find out a little more by clicking on them below:

The Touch Matters Podcast

A passion project that has been received far better than we could ever imagine, Touch Matters is the podcast that consolidates traditional manual therapies with contemporary evidence-based practice.

Presented by The ST School’s very own Anna Maria, Imi, Sarah & Matt, this educational show combines hands-on clinical experience, current research and specialist interviews. We have great fun producing it – so come and have a listen!

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Get in Touch Today

We can be reached by telephone on 01395 271610 or alternatively you can contact us using the contact form below. Please refer to the addresses below to help you find us!

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The ST School

4.9

Based on 24 reviews

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Carina Rogers

07:50 28 Mar 25

I had a great experience at The School (ST) The Anna Marie and her tutors are knowledgeable and supportive, and the hands-on training was invaluable. The range of CPD courses offered to continue your learning post and pre qualification is great. Highly recommend this school to anyone interested in this field!

Sally Martin

17:41 26 Mar 25

I joined the Level 5 course in '23 having just had a taster weekend a few months before.An entire career change for me - mid life!I'm thoroughly impressed at the education in hands-on skill, business prep and up-to-date current practice of how we can assess, treat and offer appropriate rehab advice to our clients.I've since set up my sole trade business that's happily growing and also add to my repertoire with a few of the CPDs offered.Top notch!

Sarah Bibby

18:43 24 Mar 25

Came to the ST school for a CPD course - the clinic is gorgeous, so bright and spacious and the facilities are second to none. The staff are super welcoming and looked after us perfectly throughout the weekend - and of course a huge thanks for sourcing such great CPD courses that are worth travelling across the country for! A force to change the industry for the better 🙂

Nichola Vickers

21:09 03 Mar 25

A really impactful day. Evidence based theory on touch and the physiological effects of hot stones followed by practical integrated somatosensory experience to show best to use them - all delivered with amazing energy and passion - one of the best courses I’ve experienced, thank you!

Laura Otway

11:49 11 Feb 25

Online course attended in Feb 2025. Excellent material and discussion. Highly recommend as a refresher for all soft tissue therapists. Looking forward to attending more courses.

Benjamin Mace-Crossley

12:05 18 Mar 24

A superb evidence lead course. Anna not only teaches the course but lives and breathes soft tissue therapy. The passion and time of research put into this diploma is met equally with Anna-Maria’s enchanting, up-lifting energy, kind and thoughtful nature, leaving you with just as much curiosity, excitement and education as herself. This course will give you the edge when it comes to vocational training within the industry. A must for anyone wanting to get involved in a person centred holistic approach to hands on therapy. Benjamin Mace-Crossley STT, BSc Sports Injury Rehab undergrad.

Kathryn McConville

03:01 05 Nov 23

As always an excellent presentation by Anna Maria Mazzieri from The ST School. So much information to unpick! Anna Maria is a passionate presenter with the most up-to-date knowledge on massage and soft tissue therapy. Always look forward to her webinars and presentations.

Linsey Penn

12:36 04 Oct 23

This course has changed everything! I started this course as a level 3, who really knew nothing and everything I did know was outdated! The course is intense, it’s hard work, but boy is it worth it! The knowledge and understanding I’ve come away with after 9 months has improved massively and the confidence it’s given me to take my business forward is something I can never thank Anna Maria for enough. The passion that Anna Maria has for this industry, her business but also every single one of her students is incredible and I feel extremely lucky to of been taught by one of the best! If you have the opportunity do a course with The School, I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Laura Rodgers

21:30 22 Sep 23

I have never enjoyed a course more and I have attended many. This course really sparked a lot in me. From the desire to constantly know more to wanting to ask questions on the course. The knowledge shared with me was very comprehensive and I have created an exciting new career for myself. I can’t thank the school enough for the knowledge and experience they have provided with me. This course has been invaluable and I would encourage any one to go for it. I have loved every minute of it. Thanks Anna and Becky 😃

Carol Seaborne

08:33 25 Jul 23

For any soft tissue therapist or massage therapist The School is the home of up to date, evidence based and easy to use in clinic education. I wish I had started my educational journey with Anna Maria and her incredible team. I have enjoyed some face to face and online workshops and both formats have helped me to feel more confident in what I do and how I support my clients - and that’s where it really matters! I couldn’t recommend Anna Maria and her team more highly.

Luke Wooding

20:32 07 Jun 22

I recently attended the Rehabilitation Principles CPD course with The School; and I must say I was thoroughly impressed with the course and standard of teaching by Anna-Maria and her team. They demonstrated exceptional knowledge throughout, along with critical thinking and up to date evidence based research which was easy to digest. Anna-Maria and her team were professional, yet very friendly and delivered the course in an informative yet fun manner. The course was very interactive (my favourite way to learn) and provided all the key skills required to offer comprehensive injury rehabilitation, whilst giving me the confidence to offer this service to my patients. I look forward to attending the next course with The School and would highly recommend their services!

Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists

Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists

Training Professional Soft Tissue Therapists