Holistic Massage Course ITEC 3

This course is a good start in your new career as a complementary therapist.
No entry requirement. Home study necessary.
You will be able to perform safe, hygienic and effective Swedish Massage treatments.
You will understand and describe the structures and functions of human anatomy and physiology

Anatomy and Physiology:

• The cell
• Tissues & skin
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Cardiovascular system
• Nervous system
• Lymphatic system
• Endocrine system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Urinary system

Holistic Massage

• Treatment room  environment, health, safety and hygiene
• Apply and carry out an one hour full body massage treatment
• Perform techniques: effleurage, petrissage, friction, percussion, vibration
• Benefits, contraindications
• Communication, feedback & follow up

Professional conduct & business awareness

• Legal professional requirements, regulation
• Marketing & PR
• Research business concepts and prepare business plan
• Guidelines for setting up your business
• Code of practice/ethics
• Clinical practice- treatment planning, record keeping, referrals, communication skills

By end of the course the student will able to:

• perform safe, hygienic and effective Swedish massage treatments
• understand the mental and physiological effect of massage treatment
• create a safe and appropriate working environment
• explain the historical and philosophical foundations of massage
• understand of the ethical, legal and professional bases for the use of massage
• understand and describe the structures and functions of human anatomy and physiology
• understand the necessity of lifelong learning and professional development