Summary:
Are you looking for a recognised Core Massage Training Course from which you can launch your massage therapy career? Are you a qualified Aromatherapist who wants to add massage to your skillset? The completing student will be able to offer professional face massage, body massage and foot reflex treatments with confidence.
Whether you are a complete beginner in massage or already an established therapist who now wants to add massage to your therapy skills, this training course will enable the completing student to offer several professional massage treatments with confidence; face massage, body massage and foot reflex treatments.
This massage training course is taught in Dorset.
Massage Training Qualification at our Dorset venue.
Is it important to you to receive your training from a recognised and accredited training school? We have over 30 years of experience in teaching professional therapeutic massage and all of our massage courses are delivered by highly trained and accredited tutors.
This Level 3/4 Massage Qualification is recognised by the I.F.P.A. should you wish to add Massage to your Aromatherapy Qualification. It is also recognised by most other professional associations.
Our training environments offer comprehensive and focused massage training courses; delivered within a multi-disciplinary, warm and engaging teaching approach. Our aim is to make learning fun and put the student's well-being at the centre of their learning experience.
Are you interested in the holistic healthcare approach to caring for your clients or have you already trained in other forms of therapy and now want to add body massage and foot reflexes to your toolkit? If any of these questions apply to you then this 7 day massage training & qualification course is for you.
No prior experience required
Application Requirements
The minimum age for students is 18 years. There is no maximum age. Applicants will be selected on merit, with emphasis on caring disposition, general aptitude and maturity.
Take Note: It is a requirement that Students are covered for any claims made personally against them. Students can take advantage of the student premium with Balens Insurance that was arranged specifically for this purpose. All Students MUST be covered with Student Insurance PRIOR to attending an in-house training module and/or beginning their Massage-log or Case-studies.
Students are required to show an accepted qualification in Anatomy & Physiology (e.g. ITEC or VTCT) before sitting the examinations. Students must also show a current First Aid Certificate before their Massage Training Qualifiaction can be issued. Students can obtain these massage qualifications elsewhere but may also obtain them from The S.E.E.D. Institute:
Please contact our Head Office on +44(0)1963 362048 or +44(0)7761 185630 if you wish to discuss any of the massage training course requirements.
Course Content
Studies commence at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.
Topics addressed during this Course include:
Practical:
Full Body Massage including Foot-reflexes
Body Stance
Clients' Consultations & Record-sheets
Postural Analysis
Body Assessment
Theory:
History of Massage
Safety and Contra-indications to Massage
Overview of Therapeutic/Swedish Massage
Benefits and Principles of Massage
Physiological and Psychological effect of Massage
The Immune and Lymphatic System
Pulse Synchronisation
Skin-types and Skin-structure
Carrier Oils
Therapeutic Cross-referencing
Clients' Consultations
What can the Client expect?
Patient information - frequently asked questions
Blood Pressure - how to take it
Vitamins and Diet
Stretching Exercises
Introduction to Trigger Points
Other Massage Techniques
Research/Studies
Massage: Limitations and Boundaries
Accredited Course Requirements
Following the completion of the 7 Day In-house Module, each student is required to complete a 50 hour Massage-log, practice Case- studies and the Examination Case-study.
The Massage Log and Case-studies will be required prior to taking the Massage Examination.
In addition to the Case-study required as part of the examination (1 additional Client treated 10 times), each student must complete practice Case-studies, in which she/he has
treated at least 10 clients a minimum of six times (or more clients seen at least 4 times each). At least half of the treatments for each case-study must be full body massages.
It is a prerequisite to send your Tutor a minimum of two of your completed case-studies for guidance notes; to enable your Tutor to give you valuable feedback prior to you completing
your additional examination Case-study (1 x 10 times). Your practice Case-studies can be sent via pdf attachment to an e-mail or in hardcopy.
Practical Examination:The Practical Examination takes place in Church Crookham or other locations dependent on availabilty of examiners.
Accredited school
