Online course by Ivan Savchenko

Learn anatomy for massage therapists in 7 days

Is your massage “by eye” right now? After the course your hands will work and your head will know exactly what they are working on: which muscles are under your fingers, which way they “pull” and where the pain comes from. In plain words, without medical chaos in your head.

5.0 on Google2 100 studentsteaching since 2016
9 lessons + testAccess for 6 monthsCertificateVideo language — Russian
790 UAH
Less than one massage session at our studio
14-day guarantee
  • 9 short lessons and a final test
  • Visualisation: we draw the muscles right on the body
  • Certificate after the test
  • Bonus: PDF “35 muscles every massage therapist should know”
Get access for 790 UAH

What you get

A clear system of anatomy you can apply at your very next session. Only a practical understanding of muscles and movements — no complicated medical wording.

Medical terms will make sense

Ivan explains it in simple language: you find your way around anatomical movements with ease and can explain your work to the client.

More trust, higher prices

When you work from knowledge rather than a template, it shows straight away. Both in the quality of your work and in what clients are willing to pay.

Precisely, not “by feel”

You will know which muscle hurts, where it runs and which way it “pulls” — no guessing by touch.

Who this course is for

For practising massage therapists and those just starting out.

Massage therapists who don’t understand what exactly hurts in a client

You want to know which muscle you are working with instead of guessing — and to do the technique consciously, not by a template.

Those who want to speak the professional language

Terms will no longer scare you: you easily find your way around movements, muscle groups and anatomical directions.

Specialists without a medical background

The foundation you can’t work confidently without. Simple, clear and nothing superfluous.

Therapists who want to raise their prices and status

Clients trust those who understand the body. You work more precisely and stand out from massage therapists who work “by the scheme”.

Preparing for the basic course? Do the anatomy in advance — the classes will be easier.Basic massage course

Does this sound familiar?

You can’t confidently tell a client which muscle exactly hurts

Your hands seem to feel it, but the muscle’s name, its direction or function are hard to recall. And it gets awkward.

You do the moves “from memory”

You do it right, but don’t always understand why it’s done that way. Hence a slight lack of confidence.

You are afraid to take on complex cases

Without a clear understanding of anatomy your hands work, but one thought stays in your head: “Am I sure I’m not making a mistake?”

You have to google half the terms

You read professional literature — and get lost in names, movements and directions.

In fact, nobody has simply explained it to you in plain language. That is exactly what the course does.
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Course programme

9 short lessons on a learning platform in Telegram — from terms to muscles drawn on the body.

1
Terms that will finally make sense
The main movements and directions of the body that come up all the time in your work: proximal, medial, abduction, lateral flexion. Simply and with examples, so you no longer mix up the names.

Result: you use professional terms confidently and understand what is being discussed.

2
How muscles work
What a muscle is made of, how it works and why, during movement, some muscles take on the load while others tense up or block the movement.

Result: you understand why tension or pain occurs and find its source more easily.

3
Bones and body landmarks
The main bones and points used as landmarks during massage.

Result: you find the right areas with your hands more confidently.

4
Muscles of the back, shoulder blade and neck
The layers of muscles of the back, shoulder blade and neck — the ones a massage therapist works with every day and that hurt most often.

Result: you understand which muscle may be causing tension and how to work with it.

4.1
Visualisation on the body
We draw the muscles of the back and neck right on a person — so you see where they really are, not just diagrams in an atlas.

Result: you memorise anatomy faster and more accurately.

5
Muscles of the chest and arms
How the main muscles of the chest and arms work, where they are located and how to find them during massage.

Result: you easily identify which muscle is causing discomfort in the chest, shoulders or arms.

5.1
Visualisation on the body
We draw the muscles of the chest and arms on the body to reinforce the material.

Result: the location of the muscles becomes obvious.

6
Muscles of the lower back, pelvis and legs
The key muscles of the lower body: how they work and why they so often cause tension or pain.

Result: you work confidently with the lower back, pelvis and legs, understanding where exactly the problem is.

6.1
Visualisation on the body
We draw all the muscles of the lower body on a person.

Result: you clearly see where the muscles you work with run.

Final test and certificate
A short test to check your knowledge — and a certificate you can add to your portfolio or print out.
A diagram of muscles and the spine drawn on the back — anatomy visualised on the body

This is what “visualisation on the body” looks like: the muscles become visible — and stick in your memory by themselves.

790 UAH
Access for 6 months
Get access for 790 UAH

14-day guarantee: if it’s not right for you, we will refund your money.

Free lesson from the courseWatch it in full before you buy

Course author

Ivan Savchenko
Ivan Savchenko
Massage therapist and instructor, founder of Savia school
He went from a small treatment room at home to his own massage school in Odesa.
18 years
in massage, teaching since 2016
2 100
students have trained at Savia
Paramedic
medical education and practice in hospitals and on ambulance crews

Ivan has a medical background and knows how to explain complex terms in plain words — this is what students value most about his classes.

  • Paramedic: medical college, “General Medicine”, practice in hospitals and on ambulance crews
  • Psychologist, psychology teacher (KhHEU, 2016)
  • Kinesiologist — trained with Viktoriia Pozyhun and Wayne Topping
  • Speaker at PROBODY FORUM 2026 with the lecture “Medical reasoning for massage”
About Ivan and the team
How Ivan explains anatomyA Reel that got 23 000 likes

What will change in your work

With an understanding of anatomy, even familiar techniques work more effectively and precisely — without changing your technique.

You find the right muscle straight away

And choose the right direction and depth of pressure. Your work becomes confident and deliberate.

You explain to the client what you are doing and why

This immediately raises your authority and the client’s trust in you.

You speak the professional language

Movements, directions and muscle names no longer get mixed up or hold you back.

You see the source of pain faster

You understand how muscles are connected to each other and where exactly the problem arises.

You are not afraid of complex cases

When you know your way around muscles and movements, the fear of doing something wrong goes away.

Your value grows

Clients are willing to pay more for quality and expertise, not for massage “by the scheme”.

Get access for 790 UAHAccess immediately after payment

How the training works

No sign-up on the website — the lessons live in Telegram.

1Access immediately after payment

You get a link to the Telegram platform with all the lessons.

2Short, clear lessons

The material is split into small blocks: 15⁠–⁠20 minutes a day is enough.

3At your own pace

Watch whenever it suits you. Access to the lessons lasts 6 months, and can be extended afterwards.

4Test and certificate

After the lessons — a short test and a certificate for your portfolio.

14-day guarantee — we refund 100% of the payment

We believe in the course, so we give an honest guarantee: if within 14 days you realise the training hasn’t been useful, we will refund your money in full. The terms are in the public offer.

How Ivan explains things: student reviews

Google reviews of studying at Savia. The online course has the same instructor and the same teaching style.

★★★★★Google · 2024
Before starting, I had three schools to choose from — and I’m grateful my choice fell on Savia. Everything that textbooks make complicated was explained here simply and clearly — even a child would understand :) 80% of the time is practice, and I can confidently start working today, knowing how I can help a person.
Alla P.Training at Savia
★★★★★Google · 2025
I really liked the course, everything was clear and professional. I was surprised by the focus on anatomy and on understanding how the mechanisms of our body work, not just beautiful moves: we were taught to tackle the root of the problem, not just to give people relaxation.
Vlad M.Basic massage course
★★★★★Google · 2026
A wonderful school, no exaggeration. The way the material is presented, loads of clear analogies so you really understand — everything is as accessible and clear as it gets. Bearing in mind that I came in from zero, without any background.
Anna O.Basic massage course
★★★★★Google · 2025
Definitely worth going! Great instructors, valuable information without filler: anatomy, practice. They teach you to work with your head, not just your hands. The two weeks of training flew by.
NataliiaTraining at Savia

Questions about the course

Is the course suitable if I don’t have a medical background?

Yes. The course is designed specifically for massage therapists without a medical background: the explanations are simple, with examples and no cramming.

How much time does the training take?

The lessons are short: 15⁠–⁠20 minutes a day is enough. You can complete the course in a week or at your own pace.

Will there be practice, not just theory?

Yes. In three lessons we draw the muscles on the body — you see where they really are and transfer the knowledge to your work faster.

How do I get access?

Immediately after payment you receive a link to the learning platform in Telegram with all the lessons. Access lasts 6 months, after which it can be extended: just message us.

Can I pay from abroad?

Yes. We accept Visa and Mastercard cards from any bank; the amount is charged in hryvnias (UAH) at your bank’s exchange rate.

What language is the course recorded in?

The course is recorded in Russian — it is the instructor’s working language, which he has used in his practice for over 18 years. We deliberately state this before payment so that you can make your decision knowing all the terms.

Please note that we are a Ukrainian company and pay taxes only in Ukraine.

We are currently working hard on our Ukrainian so that our next courses can be filmed in Ukrainian ❤️

Can I get a refund?

Yes. If within 14 days you realise the course hasn’t been useful, we will refund 100% of the payment. The terms are in the public offer.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, after the final test. The certificate is in Ukrainian: you print it yourself and fill in your name and the date — you can add it to your portfolio.

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Start understanding what’s under your hands this very week: 9 short lessons, a test and a certificate.

790 UAH
Access immediately after payment · 6 months
14-day guarantee
  • Bonus: PDF “35 muscles every massage therapist should know”
Get access for 790 UAH