School of Massage
- Holistic Massage
- Introductory Courses
- Diploma Courses
Diploma
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Dates:
11/12 September 2010
2/3 October
6/7 November
4/5 December
8/9 January 2011
29/30 January
19/20 February
5/6 March
26/27 March
9/10 April
7/8 May
Investment: £1895
Including £200 Deposit
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
Introductory Course - Day One
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Dates:
22 January 2011
Investment: £95
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
Introductory Course - Day Two
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Dates:
23 January 2011
Investment: £95
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
In a nutshell: massage is the manipulation of soft tissue.
As a tool for healing, massage probably dates back to prehistoric times. The earliest reference recorded was before 2500BC, in the Nei Ching which is a Chinese medical text. The term massage can be traced from the Greek word masso, which means to knead.
Massage is well known for how it can positively affect the wellbeing of an individual through relaxation of both the mind and the muscles. In addition it can have a beneficial effect on the circulation, respiratory functioning, the nervous system, the lymphatic system, digestive organs, joint mobility and the skin. Various techniques are used including: effleurage, petrissage, frictions, vibrations and tapotement.
Holistic Massage aims to treat the individual as a whole, so that the massage is chosen and applied specifically for the individual in view of their physical, emotional and spiritual state.
Introductory Course - Day One
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Dates:
22 January 2011
Investment: £95
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
Introductory Course - Day Two
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Dates:
23 January 2011
Investment: £95
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
Day One
This one day workshop is a great introductory taster to the skills of massage. You will receive a massage and learn how to give one using a variety of techniques on the back of the body. You'll take away some great skills to use on family and friends.
- If you wanted to ease some of those tired and stiff muscles for family and friends.
- If you wanted to see if massage therapy was an area you might like to pursue professionally.
- Just for fun and to meet new people.
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Day Two
This one day workshop is an opportunity for those who have attended the first Introduction to Holistic Massage workshop and would like to learn more. You will learn massage techniques covering the neck, head, face, front of legs and feet, as well as reviewing the back massage techniques from the first workshop. A completely practical day focusing on giving and receiving massage.
- If you've attended the first introductory workshop and would like to learn more.
- If you wanted to ease some of those tired and stiff muscles for family and friends.
- Just for fun and to meet new people.
This workshop is for you:
Diploma
Book Now
Dates:
11/12 September 2010
2/3 October
6/7 November
4/5 December
8/9 January 2011
29/30 January
19/20 February
5/6 March
26/27 March
9/10 April
7/8 May
Investment: £1895
Including £200 Deposit
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
Diploma
Book Now
Dates:
12/13 March 2011
2/3 April
30 Apr/1 May
14/15 May
4/5 June
25/26 June
16/17 July
6/7 August
27/28 August
17/18 September
8/9 October
Investment: £1985
Including £200 Deposit
Venue: Moving Arts Base
134 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
Learn how to be a massage therapist who is confident in the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required to be able to practise professionally, and give a massage that is relevant to the client's needs.
What is covered on the course?
- Full body, head and face massage
- Massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration, passive joint manipulation and deep tissue/advanced massage
- Massage oils and their therapeutic use
- Benefits and contraindications of massage
- History of massage
- Communication skills and the use of therapeutic language
- Taking case histories and treatment planning and giving aftercare advice
- Postural assessment
- Clinic sessions: experience working with 'real' clients
- Client care and hygiene
- Professionalism and ethics
- Posture, movement and looking after yourself
- Awareness of the human energy field, holism and mind, body, spirit links
- Stress management and relaxation
- Setting up a massage practice: starting out, marketing, financial and legal aspects of business
- Structure and functions all the systems of the body: skeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestion, urinary and reproductive
- Pathologies and their relevance to massage
- Appointed Person's First Aid qualification
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Accredited by MTI (Massage Training Institute) and ITEC (International Therapies Examination Council).
The MTI is the only accrediting board that specialises in Holistic Massage, and ITEC is the largest examining board in this field.
How long is the course?
The Diploma consists of 22 days training over about 9 months, covering anatomy, physiology, pathology, first aid and the theory and practice of holistic massage.
About the coursework and exams...
- The coursework consists of set homework on anatomy, physiology, and pathology, massage theory, massage practice and case studies.
- The minimum number of home-study massage hours (including case studies) is 40 given treatments and 10 hours received treatments.
- The MTI exam: there are 2 parts to the exam: the theory which is 3 hours long and consists of short answer questions, brief essays and labelling diagrams; and the practical which consists of 45 minutes working with a client taking a case history, giving a massage relevant to their needs and aftercare advice.
- The ITEC exam: there are 2 parts to the exam - the theory which consists of a 1 hour multiple choice paper on anatomy/physiology/pathology and a 45 minute practical exam.
- Students can choose whether to sit the MTI or the ITEC exam, and it is possible to sit both (additional exam fee is required in this case).
Who is the course for?
- Individuals looking for a change in career
- People who want a sound addition to their existing career
- Practitioners of other therapies wishing to broaden existing skills and knowledge base
- Anyone with an interest in helping others
- For anyone who ultimately aims to be an Aromatherapist or Sports Massage Therapist
What's included?
- Comprehensive course manual
- Exam fee
- First Aid qualification
- Massage tables, couch roll, bolsters, trolley and oils are provided for classroom use
- Light refreshments at break time
- Excellent level of support and guidance both during and between class sessions
What else?
- You'll receive a high level of massage therapy training
- You'll know how to give a holistic massage that is tailored for each client
- The theory is integrated with the practical
- Enhanced individual guidance, attention and personal feedback due to excellent student to teacher ratio
- Central London location
Accredited by ITEC (International Therapies Examination Council). ITEC is the largest examining board in this field.
How long is the course?
The Diploma consists of 2 modules of 11 days training over about 3 months, covering anatomy, physiology, pathology, first aid and the theory and practice of holistic massage.
About the coursework and exams?
- The coursework consists of set homework on anatomy, physiology, and pathology, massage theory, massage practice and case studies.
- The minimum number of home-study massage hours (including case studies) is 40 given treatments and 10 hours received treatments.
- The ITEC exam: there are 2 parts to the exam - the theory which consists of a 1 hour multiple choice paper on anatomy/physiology/pathology and a 45 minute practical exam.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone wanting to study intensively and qualify more quickly
- Anyone wishing to study on weekdays
- Anyone with an interest in helping others
- Individuals looking for a change in career
- People who want a sound addition to their existing career
- Practitioners of other therapies wishing to broaden existing skills and knowledge base
- For anyone who ultimately aims to be an Aromatherapist or Sports Massage Therapist
What's included?
- Comprehensive course manual
- Exam fee
- First Aid qualification
- Massage tables, couch roll, bolsters, trolley and oils are provided for classroom use
- Light refreshments at break time
- Excellent level of support and guidance both during and between class sessions
What else?
- You'll receive a high level of massage therapy training
- You'll know how to give a holistic massage that is tailored for each client
- The theory is integrated with the practical
- Enhanced individual guidance, attention and personal feedback due to excellent student to teacher ratio
- Central London location