Massage

Testimonials

My job involves working with children with ASD and I’ve made good use of massage techniques and aromatherapy.

My tutor had considerable experience of working with similar children so it was extremely useful to discuss issues with her.

Sue (S. Cumbria)

I studied Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage whilst I was a student and both therapies have earned me some extra money which is brilliant.

I now work with disturbed children and I’ve found these additional skills extremely useful. Many thanks.

Alex (Manchester)

Outline of the Course (9 modules)

Available from September 2008.

Anatomy and Physiology (3 modules)

Module 1

• Skin, cells and tissues
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system

Module 2

• Blood vascular system
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory system
• Reproductive system

Module 3

• Renal system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Digestive system
• Olfactory system

Includes free course text book.

Body Massage (6 modules)

Module 1

• Background and history of massage
• Effects and benefits

Module 2

• Consultation, client assessment
• Aftercare, healing crisis
• Cautions and contra-indications
• Equipment

Modules 3, 4 and 5

• Preparation for massage
• Massage techniques
• Massage procedure

Module 6

• Professional behaviour and ethics
• Health and Safety
• Practice management advice
• Case studies, preparation and advice

Students are required to submit a series of case studies which should amount to at least twenty hours and should show four clients receiving a minimum of four treatments. On successful completion of the final question paper and the case studies students will receive their diploma.

This course includes anatomy and physiology which only needs to be studied once, therefore any student who studies more than one course with us does not have retake this module. They will also be entitled to a reduction of £20 on subsequent courses that include anatomy and physiology.