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

Course HJ261. Jan 2013 Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Feb Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th + Apr Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th + May Sat 11th, Sun 12th + Jun Sat 1st, Sun 2nd + Jun Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th + Jul Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th

Course HJ262. Jan 2013 Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Feb Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th + Apr Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th + May Sat 11th, Sun 12th + Jun Sat 1st, Sun 2nd + Oct Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Nov Sat 30th + Dec Sun 1st

Course HJ281. Jan 2013 Mon 28th, Tue 29th, Wed 30th, Thu 31st + Feb Mon 25th, Tue 26th + Apr Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + May Mon 20th, Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thu 23rd + Jun Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th + Jul Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th

Course HJ282. Jan 2013 Mon 28th, Tue 29th, Wed 30th, Thu 31st + Feb Mon 25th, Tue 26th + Apr Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + May Mon 20th, Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thu 23rd + Oct Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th + Nov Mon 18th, Tue 19th, Wed 20th, Thu 21st

Course HJ283. Jan 2013 Mon 28th, Tue 29th, Wed 30th, Thu 31st + Feb Mon 25th, Tue 26th + Jun Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th + Jul Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + Oct Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th + Nov Mon 18th, Tue 19th, Wed 20th, Thu 21st

Course HM41. Mar 2013 Mon 4th, Tue 5th, Wed 6th, Thu 7th + Apr Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + May Mon 20th, Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thu 23rd + Jun Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th + Jul Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th

Course HM42. Mar 2013 Mon 4th, Tue 5th, Wed 6th, Thu 7th + Apr Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + May Mon 20th, Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thu 23rd + Oct Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th + Nov Mon 18th, Tue 19th, Wed 20th, Thu 21st

Course HM43. Mar 2013 Mon 4th, Tue 5th, Wed 6th, Thu 7th + Apr Mon 8th, Tue 9th + Jun Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th + Jul Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + Oct Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th + Nov Mon 18th, Tue 19th, Wed 20th, Thu 21st

Course HM16. Mar 2013 Sat 16th, Sun 17th, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th + Apr Sat 20th, Sun 21st + Jun Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th + Jul Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Sat 27th, Sun 28th + Oct Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Nov Sat 30th + Dec Sun 1st

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
Jean Pinion, Kerry Wallace

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 £146.00 is payable for the VTCT assessment and verification which includes lifetime registration. If you are already registered with VTCT this fee will be reduced by £16.00.

Qualification Attained
Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies

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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