Holistic Massage and A&P
Our course includes Holistic massage, incorporating 5 Classical Swedish massage movements in order to be able to treat the entire body.
Awarding Body or Accreditation: ITEC Diploma
Saffron College of Hair & Beauty
Admission Requirements: None
Frequency: Twice per year
Career/Progression
Becoming a ITEC qualified massage therapist allows you to work in salons, day spas, health farms, cruise ships, home and abroad. Whether you want to work for somebody else, go into management, own your own business or teach in a college you will need to be trained to the highest standards After qualifying as a massage therapist you may then specialize into areas such as body therapy, sports massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, etc.
Course Outline
Our Diploma course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of the body and gives learners a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area of the body which they will be a specialist in.
Course Content
Holistic Massage:
History, theory & philosophy of Massage
Effects & Benefits of Massage
Therapeutic value & technique of each of the five classical massage movements
Mechanical massage: Infra-Red, Gyratory Massage (G5) and Audio Sonic
Appropriate Aftercare and Homecare advice
Client Consultation and Appropriate Legislation
Professional conduct
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
Anatomy & Physiology
The Skin
The Cell
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
On Completion of your course you will hold:
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage
Core Subjects:
Business Organization
Cosmetic Science
First Aid
Consultation/Client Care
Ethics
Salon procedure
Management
Client record cards
Hygiene/ Sterilization procedures
Grooming
