The Manchester Therapy Center Courses in Massage, Annatomy, Holistic Therapy, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Sports Massge and Reiki

Course HMY311. May 2008 Sat 31st + Jun Sun 1st, Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Sat 14th, Sun 15th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd, Sat 28th, Sun 29th + Jul Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Sep Sat 27th, Sun 28th + Oct Sat 11th, Sun 12th, Sat 25th, Sun 26th + Dec Sat 6th

Course HMY312. May 2008 Sat 31st + Jun Sun 1st, Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd + Jul Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Aug Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 16th, Sun 17th + Oct Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 18th, Sun 19th + Nov Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th

Course HJN9. Jun 2008 Mon 9th, Tue 10th, Wed 11th, Thu 12th + Jun Mon 30th + Jul Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd, Mon 14th, Tue 15th, Wed 16th, Thu 17th, Mon 28th, Tue 29th

Course HJN281. Jun 2008 Sat 28th, Sun 29th + Jul Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Aug Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 16th, Sat 9th, Sun 10th, Sun 17th + Oct Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 18th, Sun 19th + Nov Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th

Course HJN282. Jun 2008 Sat 28th, Sun 29th + Jul Sat 5th, Sun 6th + Aug Sat 9th, Sun 10th + Sep Sat 27th, Sun 28th + Oct Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 11th, Sun 12th, Sat 18th, Sun 19th, Sat 25th, Sun 26th + Nov Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th + Dec Sat 6th, Sun 7th

Course HJN30. Jun 2008 Mon 30th + Jul Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd + Jul Mon 28th, Tue 29th + Oct Mon 13th, Tue 14th, Wed 15th, Thu 16th, Mon 20th, Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thu 23rd + Nov Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th, Mon 24th, Tue 25th, Wed 26th, Thu 27th

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
Rose Diamond, Eve Bell, Galina Rogazina

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 £102.00 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 £30.00.

Qualification Attained
IIHHT Level 3 Holistic Therapies Diploma

Course Format
The course is run as either Weekends, Saturdays or Weekdays. It may be possible to ‘mix’ course dates if certain dates are inconvenient.

Further Information
Course times are from 10.30 am to about 5.30 pm depending on the group size. The group size is kept below ten for individual attention. The venue is at the Manchester School of Massage in South Manchester.

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