Holistic Body Massage
Qualification
Diploma in Body Massage (with Anatomy & Physiology)
Running on
13th March 2012 Tuesday evenings (7-10pm)
or Thursday mornings date TBC (10am-1pm)
Massage with A&P all Inclusive Cost €1850
This excellent course price includes: All Massage and Anatomy & Physiology Diploma training, Exam fee, Course notes, Marlin book with online learning and Portfolio.
Free with this course
- Tunic
- Business & Health & Safety Weekend
- Free Study Skills Workshop
- 1 day advanced massage techniques IBHT course
- Access to student log in area with learning aids & support
Class places are limited to 12 students.
A €250 booking deposit is required to secure your place on this course; payment plans are available at no extra cost.
Massage only all Inclusive Cost- €1250
This excellent course price includes: All Massage Diploma training, Exam fee, Course notes, and Portfolio.
Free with this course
- Tunic
- Business & Health & Safety Weekend
- Free Study Skills Workshop
- 1 day advanced massage techniques IBHT course
- Access to student log in area with learning aids & support
Class places are limited to 12 students.
A €250 booking deposit is required to secure your place on this course; payment plans are available at no extra cost.
Items you will need to provide
Linen: 1 Navy Pillow Case, 1 Navy Fitted Sheet, 2 Navy Bath Towels & 2 Navy Bath Sheets (if you can’t get navy, dark blue or black)
Stationery: Clipboard, pens,pencils,highlighter markers
Uniform: Black Trousers, Black or Pink Shoes (flat with enclosed toes)
Sundries: recommended reading, oil for home use, wipes
Employment Opportunities
Massage therapist, holistic therapist (salon, spa, cruise ship), self-employment, mobile therapist.
Information
Massage has been performed for thousands of years, even before the dawn of medicine and surgery, to promote health and well-being.
This course will teach you how to deliver Swedish Body Massage in a holistic manner – treating the whole person in body, mind and spirit. With this approach you can adapt your treatments to suit your client’s needs and see for yourself how massage can really help with stress relief, physical ailments and emotional health.
We feel everyone should know how to massage – to be able to tap into this ancient art of human touch and natural healing to promote better health and standards of living on a daily basis!
Qualification Structure
Business practice for complementary therapies
- How to research, plan, maintain & market a business
- Effective communication with clients & colleagues
Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies
- How to work to health & safety standards
- Hygiene procedures for complementary therapies
Principles and practice for complementary therapies
- Historical origins of complementary therapies
- Different types of complementary therapies
Anatomy, physiology & pathology
- Knowledge of all body systems & common disorders of each body system
See Anatomy and Physiology for more information
Less common pathologies
- Knowledge of the signs & symptoms of some less common diseases
See Anatomy and Physiology for more information
Provide Body massage
- Knowledge, understanding & skills to prepare for and carry out a body massage treatment
- How to prepare self, client and work area for reflexology
- Consultation & professional skills and how to interact with clients and staff members
- Treatment planning, recommendations and adaptation of treatments for clients
- Knowledge of contra-indications and how to adapt treatments accordingly
- How to perform a treatment within a commercially acceptable time
- How to perform full body massage, back, neck, arm, leg, abdomen & facial massage
- Selection of different massage mediums/products
- History & philosophy of massage
- Classical massage movements
- Benefits of massage
- Location of underlying body structures
- Performing treatments to the satisfaction of the client with evaluation
- Provide suitable aftercare and home care advice
- Case studies
Reflective Practise for Body Massage
This unit is for reflection on any practical and case study work done throughout your training. This unit encourages personal and professional development and will be a very important part of your growth as a therapist.
Progression route:
- Indian Head Massage
- Sports Massage
- Aromatherapy
- Diet & Nutrition
- Beauty Specialist
For more information on Holistic Body Massage contact IBHT
