If you're a UK-based massage therapist or sports massage therapist seeking to meet your CPD requirements for the Sports Massage Association (SMA), choosing the right online CPD can make all the difference. While The Therapy Web is not affiliated with the SMA, our courses are designed with UK massage professionals in mind and may support your continuing professional development.

What Does the SMA Expect from CPD?

The SMA (Sports Massage Association) requires its members to complete annual CPD that improves their skills, knowledge, and professional standards. While the SMA does not approve individual CPD providers, it expects you to select CPD that is:

• Professionally relevant to your scope of practice

• Educational in nature, with clear learning outcomes

• Reflective of evidence-based or clinically sound content

• Documented, with proof of completion for your CPD log

Choosing Online CPD That Meets SMA Standards

When selecting CPD, consider whether it:

• Improves your understanding of musculoskeletal conditions

• Supports your clinical reasoning and client outcomes

• Was created by educators with relevant qualifications

• Offers a certificate or completion record

The SMA allows members to justify their own CPD selections—so choosing well-structured, high-quality education is key.

Online CPD from The Therapy Web

At The Therapy Web, we offer online professional development for manual therapy practitioners—including sports massage therapists, remedial massage therapists, Bowen therapists, myotherapists, and others.

While we are not affiliated with any regulatory body or association, our courses are:

✔ 100% online and self-paced ✔ Professionally written for clinical practitioners ✔ Designed to support association-recognised CPD needs ✔ Delivered with a downloadable certificate

Our topics are based on musculoskeletal and client-related challenges, including:

• Headaches

• Sacroiliac joint pain

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Anxiety and stress-related tension

Supporting Your SMA CPD Requirements

Although we are not formally recognised by the SMA, many of our clients choose our courses to meet their SMA CPD obligations. Our material is designed to be relevant, evidence-informed, and log-friendly, giving you a solid foundation for professional growth.

Explore our course library today to find CPD that works around your schedule and fits your scope of practice.