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| This course offers students tuition on therapeutic,
Swedish and holistic massage techniques offering a
comprehensive and effective introduction to massage
therapy. |
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The course is suitable for students;
- Who wish to
become professional practitioners working full
or part time
in the therapy industries.
- Who are already in the
health care field and wish to continue professional
development or diversify their skill base.
- Who are
looking for a career change and wish to invest
in helping other
individuals.
- Who wish to provide their friends and
family a safe and competent massage.
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| The Holistic Massage can be used as a qualification
by itself or as a starting point and entry requirement
for more advanced massage therapies like Sports Massage
or Aromatherapy. |
What is Holistic Massage?
Holistic means 'whole' (it has Greek
roots for those interested in the Etymology!). So
this form of massage deals with you as a 'whole'.
Like other therapies, it is not just looking to treat
the symptoms, but to establish the cause, whether
it be internal or external. The aim is to rebalance
the body so it achieves homeostasis or balance. The
training for the therapist is quite extensive, as
it not only covers massage, but also anatomy and
physiology, and investigates general health by allowing
the therapist to look at life style and advise the
client appropriately to make safe informed lifestyle
changes. |
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The ITEC Diploma Course
The ITEC Diploma Course offers an accredited
and internationally recognised level 3 qualification
with a thorough
grounding in Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology and extensive practical massage
experience.
This course is also recognised by the QCA (Qualifications Curriculum Authority)
If this is the first ITEC qualification then the Holistic Massage is coupled
with an ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Diploma (level 3) which runs alongside the Massage
on the Saturday of each
training weekend and the Massage runs on the Sunday.
This only needs to be studied
once, so if
additional courses are to be undertaken then the Anatomy & Physiology does
not need to be
repeated.
See more details on Anatomy and Physiology Course
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| There is also a business requirement
for ITEC qualifications and this is accounted for in
the Practical days as one whole day of training with
PROFFESIONAL CONDUCT/BUSINESS AWARENESS. This only
needs to be sat once, so if additional courses are
to be undertaken then the business element does not
have to be repeated. See more details on Professional
Conduct/Business Awareness page. |
Entry Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required or previous
experience. However students must have basic proficiency
of the English language. Lots of energy and enthusiasm
are always welcome!!
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Assessment
There is a 1 hour theory exam which
is 50 multiple choice questions for Holistic Massage
and an Hour
long Practical Assessment with an ITEC appointed
external examiner. There is also a case study load
of 5 clients each to be treated 4 times thus giving
20 documented treatments. |
Course Duration
Six full days of contact time from
9am – 5.30pm
on the Sunday with a final day of Exam which may
be on a Saturday but this will be confirmed in the
first
two months of the course starting. (50 Hours recommended
contact time) |
Course Fees & Payment Method
Course Fees include all of the Following:
Attendance at intensive training days as designated
Home Study pack with notes and diagrammatic materials.
A personal copy of the recommended course text.
All first sitting examination fees for Theory and Practical exams
A non refundable
deposit is required to secure a place on ALL courses. £85 for Diploma Courses. £25
for all other courses. Full course fees must be paid prior to examination. No
VAT is charged on fees. . |
Course Fees can be settled
in two ways
Full payment prior to or on day one of training
(discount given)
Or Pay balance in three designated instalments,
the first being due on day one of the course.
All post graduate short courses must be paid in full on day one of training.
Total fees noted here include the non refundable deposit: |
Payment Option 1
Total fees = £610 Deposit of £85 + full
balance of 500 on or prior to day one of training (£25
discount) |
Payment Option 2
Or Deposit of £85 + 3instalments of £175
first one due on or prior to day one of training. |
About the Tutor
Gail Walkingshaw is the Principal
of the Edinburgh Therapy Academy and has a thriving
complimentary therapy business in her home clinic.
Once Gail finished her BSc(Hons) Dietetics from Queen Margaret’s
College Edinburgh she started her therapy career with Judith Craig, the
Founder of the School in 1999 as one of the very first students, studying
Reflexology. Over the years she went on to gain qualifications in Holistic
Massage, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Thermo-Auricular Therapy,
Remedial and Sports Massage and finally a Diploma in Teaching Complimentary
therapies.
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