Level 5 Diploma In Soft Tissue Therapy (Exmouth Spring ’26)

The next Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy in Exmouth begins on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 2026.

If you are looking for a professional, up-to-date Clinical Massage and Sports Massage Therapy course, the Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy is designed for you. As leaders in Soft Tissue Therapy education, we at The ST School are committed to integrating evidence-informed practice into massage and manual therapy training.

Our Level 5 Diploma reflects this commitment. Course content is continuously updated to remain current, relevant, and aligned with best practice. Our tutors are recognised by their peers as leaders in the field, ensuring this qualification is among the most comprehensive and respected soft tissue therapy trainings available.

Course Overview

We don’t teach you how to treat injuries. We teach you how to treat people who have injuries.

This philosophy underpins our approach to Soft Tissue Therapy.

This is a clinically grounded, vocational programme that integrates Levels 3, 4, and 5, allowing you to graduate with a Level 5 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy.

The course equips practitioners with evidence-based clinical reasoning and practical skills to assess, treat, and rehabilitate people with acute and chronic minor musculoskeletal pain and injury, while also addressing broader wellbeing needs.

Course Structure

The diploma is delivered through a blended learning programme, combining in-person and online teaching, followed by six months of post-graduation group supervision to support you as you establish yourself in practice.

• 12 full in-person weekends (once per month)
• 12 live online sessions (90 minutes each, once per month between in-person weekends)
• 6 months of group supervision following final assessment

Core Modules

Principles of Health, Wellbeing, and Person-Centred Care
Foundations of massage therapy, person-centred practice, and professional care.

Pain Science and the Biopsychosocial Model
Behavioural and contemporary perspectives on pain, health, and wellbeing in modern healthcare.

Massage and Manual Therapy Skills
Refinement of hands-on skills with a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning and appropriate application.

Assessment of Acute and Chronic Minor Musculoskeletal Conditions
Modern, evidence-informed approaches to clinical assessment of pain and injury.

Clinical Approaches to Massage and Manual Therapy
Clinical reasoning for treating acute and chronic minor musculoskeletal conditions.

Movement and Exercise-Based Advice
Integrating movement and exercise principles to support recovery, function, and long-term health.

Special Populations in Practice
Adapting massage, manual, and movement-based approaches within scope of practice, including Pregnancy and Oncology.

Course Fees

• Full course fee: £3,500
• Deposit: £500
• Location: Exmouth

A £500 deposit is required to confirm your place. The remaining balance can be paid in instalments over 6 or 12 months.

The course also includes our “Earn as You Learn” pathway. After the Weekend 5 assessment, you will be able to charge for sessions as a student practitioner, supporting your transition into professional practice.

Enquiries and Next Steps

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. You’re welcome to book a video call with Anna Maria Mazzieri to discuss the course in more detail.

Please email info@thestschool.co.uk with the subject line “Diploma Enquiry”, and we’ll be in touch.