Professional Diploma Courses

ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage

(Includes Anatomy & Physiology and Professional Conduct & Business Awareness Modules)

Massage is based on the most natural human instinct - to soothe and comfort someone by touch. As most of us have this inherent ability, massage is very easy to learn once you have mastered the basic movements.

Massage benefits young and old alike, and is one of the most effective and beneficial ways to reach and relax the whole person. By easing the build-up of muscular tensions, it can help allay and prevent serious symptoms in the human body.

Massage treats everyday ailments such as stress, lack of energy, fatigue, PMS, headache and backache in a holistic and caring way.

Supervised Practical and Clinical Experience, Case Histories, Home Assignments and Individual Projects are an integral part of the Course.

Some of the topics covered on the course include

• Anatomy & Physiology of all the body systems.
• History, theory, development and philosophy of Body Massage.
• Classical massage movements.
• How to perform an effective Full Body Massage.
• Physiological and phsychological effects of massage.
• The Holistic Approach - treating the whole person.
• Introduction to other Complementary Therapies.
• Legislation and consent to Massage treatment.
• Methods of consultation.
• Common ailments.

• Contra - indications to massage.
• Client care.
• Hygiene and safety procedures in the clinic.
• Referral procedures.
• Create, evaluate and review Massage treatment programmes.
• First aid procedures for the clinic.
• Management and public relations.
• Setting up in practice.
• How to look after yourself as a therapist.

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