Level 1
Foundation
A practical introduction to spa, wellness and massage. Your first step into professional practice.
A hands-on education. A human profession.
Learn the skill.
Build the standard.
Practical massage and wellness training for the people who care for others.
Find your pathway ↗
Good practice starts
with good foundations.
70 hoursLevel 1 foundation programme
70 hoursPractical, guided learning
15 learnersLimited cohort size
NairobiWestlands, Kenya
01 / A better foundation
More than learning a technique.
Learning to care with confidence.
At Sport Massage Training College, we prepare massage and wellness practitioners for real client care. Through demonstration, supervised practice and individual feedback, you develop the skills and professional habits to take your next step in Kenya’s wellness industry.
02 / Your next chapter
A pathway for
where you want to go.
Build your foundation. Deepen your practice. Keep growing throughout your career.
Level 1
Advanced Sports
Massage & Recovery
Build on your foundation with Level 2 techniques, session planning and professional decision-making.
Spa Therapist
Development
Strengthen the treatment, service and workplace skills that matter in spa and hospitality settings.
03 / Begin with Level 1
70 hours.
A foundation
you can build on.
From anatomy and consultation to supervised massage practice, our foundation programme brings knowledge, technique and professional responsibility together.
Monday–Friday · 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For beginners, career switchers and working practitioners.
Inside your 70 hours
DAY 01Anatomy & Swedish massage
DAY 02Client consultation & aromatherapy
DAY 03Body mechanics & deep-tissue foundations
DAY 04Passive & active stretching
DAY 05Sport massage & cupping foundations
04 / The learning experience
Knowledge in your head.
Confidence in your hands.
You learn by doing, with a trainer there to guide, observe and help you improve.
Illustrative photography · Training imagery to follow05 / The SMTC standard
The way you learn matters.
Room to ask.
Space to improve.
Small cohorts of up to 15 trainees make space for trainer-observed practice, individual feedback and correction.
Care begins
with respect.
Consent, hygiene, draping, communication and clear professional boundaries are part of how you learn every day.
Skills for the
world around you.
Learning relevant to Kenya’s spas, salons, hotels, gyms and wellness centres, with pathways into further study.
A little clarity
Before you
take the first step.
Do I need previous massage experience?
No previous massage qualification is required for Level 1. It is designed for beginners and learners seeking a structured foundation.
What will my certificate depend on?
Certification is subject to attendance, conduct, assessment and administrative requirements. Assessment includes daily skills checks, written theory and safety, a final practical examination, and professional conduct and reflection.
When is the next intake, and what does it cost?
Contact admissions for confirmed cohort dates, fees, payment arrangements and programme availability. These details will be confirmed before enrolment.
Can I diagnose or treat medical conditions?
Level 1 is foundation wellness training. It does not train students to diagnose, prescribe or practise medicine. Learning includes knowing when to stop and refer.
Your next chapter starts here
Make care
your craft.
Tell us where you want to begin. Our admissions team will help you understand the next cohort and your enrolment steps.
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