Holistic Therapies Diploma

Cost:  £1160 (including deposit of £200)


Course HM221. Mar 2010 Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + Apr Mon 19th, Tue 20th, Wed 21st, Thus 22nd, Mon 26th, Tue 27th + May Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th + Jul 2010 Mon 12th, Tue 13th, Wed 14th, Thu 15th + Aug Mon 9th, Tue 10th, Wed 11th, Thu 12th

Course HM222. Mar 2010 Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + Apr Mon 26th, Tue 27th + Jul Mon 5th, Tue 6th, Wed 7th, Thus 8th + Aug Mon 2nd, Tue 3rd, Wed 4th, Thu 5th + Oct Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th + Nov Mon 15th, Tue 16th, Wed 17th, Thu 18th

Course HA101. Apr 2010 Sat 17th, Sun 18th, Sat 24th, Sun 25th + May Sat 8th, Sun 9th + Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd + Jun Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Jul Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th + Aug Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd

Course HA102. Apr 2010 Sat 17th, Sun 18th, Sat 24th, Sun 25th + May Sat 8th, Sun 9th + Jul Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th + Aug Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd + Oct Sat 30th, Sun 31st + Nov Sat 20th, Sun 21st, Sat 27th, Sun 28th + Dec Sat 11th, Sun 12th

Course HM241. May 2010 Mon 24th, Tue 25th, Wed 26th, Thu 27th + Jun Mon 28th, Tue 29th + Jul Mon 5th, Tue 6th, Wed 7th, Thus 8th, Mon 12th, Tue 13th, Wed 14th, Thu 15th + Aug Mon 2nd, Tue 3rd, Wed 4th, Thu 5th, Mon 9th, Tue 10th, Wed 11th, Thu 12th

Course HM242. May 2010 Mon 24th, Tue 25th, Wed 26th, Thu 27th + Jun Mon 28th, Tue 29th + Jul Mon 5th, Tue 6th, Wed 7th, Thus 8th + Aug Mon 2nd, Tue 3rd, Wed 4th, Thu 5th + Oct Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th + Nov Mon 15th, Tue 16th, Wed 17th, Thu 18th


Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology, Effleurage, Friction,  Kneading,  Wringing,  Hacking,  Cupping,  Tapotement, Physiological Benefits, Psychological Benefits, Contra-Indications, Posture & Stance, Setting Up In Business, Professionalism, Patient Care, Salon Layout, Record Keeping, Aftercare Advice, Full Body Intuitive Massage, In Depth Study of Essential Oils, Countries of Origin, Methods of Production, Physiological Effects, Psychological Effects, Effective Use of Oils, Aromatherapy Massage, Facial Treatment, Contra-indications of Oils, Contra-indications of Massage, Dangerous Oils, Dangers of Overdose, Treatment Programme, Blending of Oils, Chemistry of Oils, Client Comfort, Stress Management, Zone theory - Principles, Philosophical and Logistic. Reflexes, Stretch Reflex, Tendon Reflex, Flexor Reflex, Crossed Extensor Reflex. Reflexology Treatment Grips, Foot Massage. Observations, Indications, Considerations and Applications - Pre, During and Post-treatment. Reading the Body, History Taking, Incorporating other Techniques, Methods & Therapy. Care and Management of the Individual, Supporting Health, Safety & Security in the Workplace. Developing Interpersonal Skills.

Course Tutors
Rosemary Pearson Young, Sujata Acharaya

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification although attendance on the Introduction to Massage course would be helpful.

Examination System
Continuous assessment by means of written homework, assignments and home practice. Home study and practice is over a minimum period of three months following the school attendance days. A final assessment date is arranged after the home study period. Please note that a fee of £105.00 is payable for the VTCT assessment and verification which includes lifetime registration and Health & Safety modules. If you are already registered with VTCT this fee may be reduced by up to £31.00.

Qualification Attained
IIHHT Level 3 Holistic Therapies Diploma

Further Information
Course times are from 10.30 am to about 4.30 pm depending on the group size. Where possible the group size is kept at ten or below for individual attention. In certain circumstances we may be able to offer a monthly payment scheme. Part-time work experience for students is available at Manchester Therapy Centre.


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