Body Therapy – Physiatrics
A course that can change your life and your earning power! Over the past decade, there has been an upsurge in interest in body therapies and an accompanying demand for qualified professional therapists. Our Course is Internationally Accredited and covers all aspects of Body Therapy, including Electrical Body Treatments, Body Massage, Dietetics, Figure Improvement Techniques and Business Organisation. This course provides practical hands-on training, backed up by sound theoretical knowledge.
Awarding Body or Accreditation: ITEC diploma
Saffron College of Hair & Beauty
Admission Requirements: None
Frequency: Twice a year
Career/Progression
On successful completion of your course, you will be awarded ITEC Certification in Body Therapy, enabling you to work as a body therapist in Ireland and in over thirty countries worldwide.
As a graduate of The Saffron College of Hair and Beauty, you will also benefit from the excellent reputation that we have succeeded in building with representatives of the beauty industry.
You can avail employment opportunities in leading salons, luxurious day spas, health farms and cruise ships. With others choosing to specialize in different areas such as Sports Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, and Indian Head Massage etc.
If your goal is to go into management, own your own business or teach in a college, then Certification in Body Therapy is an excellent place to start.
Course Outline
This course studies all the areas in relation to the body that allows you to qualify as a Body therapist.
Course Syllabus:
Anatomy and Physiology:
Study of the main systems of the body:
The Cell
Skin Skeletal
Muscular
Respiratory
Circulatory
Lymphatic
Digestive
Urinary
Nervous system
Reproductive
Endocrine
Body Massage:
History, theory & philosophy of Massage
Effects & Benefits of Massage
Therapeutic value & technique of each of the five classical massage movements
Description and application of massage movements
Appropriate Aftercare and Homecare advice
Contraindications to treatments
Understanding the importance of and how to conduct follow-up treatments
Knowledge of other Complementary therapies available
Planning an appropriate treatment programme for a client
Electrical Body Treatments:
Faradism
Galvanic
Vacuum suction
Micro current
G5: Gyratory massage
Light Therapy: Infra-red, Ultra violet
Steam bath, Sauna (Theory only)
Audio Sonic Percussions
Exercises/Figure Correction:
Figure Diagnosis
Recognition and correction of figure faults
Deportment and exercises.
Dietetics:
Dietetics is the base upon which slimming and health rest Nutrition and well-balanced diet.
Understanding diets and foods in medical practice.
Core Subjects:
Business OrganizationCosmetic ScienceFirst Aid
Consultation/Client Care Ethics Salon procedure
Management Client record cards Electricity
Hygiene/ Sterilization procedures Grooming
