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
Course | Holistic Massage Course |
Level: | ITEC 3 |
Start date: | 9th September |
Times ( 9.30am-5.30pm) | 14th October 11th November 9th December 6th January 10th Februar 9th March 6th April 11th May 8th June |
Price: | € 990 excluding exam fee (exam fee: €140) |
Payment plan: | Deposit: € 250 October: € 150 November : € 150 December : € 150 January: €150 Februaty: €140 |
Modules: | Anatomy&Physiology |
Assessment: | Anatomy&Physiology : 50 MCQ |
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
What to bring?
- Two small towels
- Two bath towels
- One small pillow
Text books:
- An Introductory Guide to Anatomy & Physiology: Louise Tucker, 5th edition (EMS Publishing 2011).
- An Introductory Guide to Massage: Louise Tucker, 3rd edition (EMS Publishing 2013)
- An Introductory Guide to Business : John Mann (EMS Publishing 2009)
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
Ready to launch your career?
If you have any questions, or would just like to speak with the trainer before booking one of our courses then simply send us your details or call us on +353 85 7435096 today
