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

Course HJ311. Jan 2011 Mon 31st + Feb Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd, Mon 28th + Mar Mon 1st + Apr Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th + May Mon 9th, Tue 10th, Wed 11th, Thu 12th + Jul Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th + Aug Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Wed 10th, Thu 11th

Course HJ312. Jan 2011 Mon 31st + Feb Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd, Mon 28th + Mar Mon 1st + Apr Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th + May Mon 9th, Tue 10th, Wed 11th, Thu 12th + Oct Mon 10th, Tue 11th, Wed 12th, Thu 13th + Nov Mon 14th, Tue 15th, Wed 16th, Thu 17th

Course HF51. Feb 2011 Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th + Mar Sat 5th, Sun 6th + Mar Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th + Apr Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd + Jun Sat 18th, Sun 19th, Sat 25th, Sun 26th + Jul Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 16th, Sun 17th + Aug Sat 13th, Sun 14th

Course HF52. Feb 2011 Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th + Mar Sat 5th, Sun 6th + Jun 2011 Sat 25th, Sun 26th + Jul Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 16th, Sun 17th + Aug Sat 13th, Sun 14th + Oct Sat 8th, Sun 9th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd + Dec Sat 3rd, Sun 4th

Course HM21. Mar 2011 Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th + Apr Mon 18th, Tue 19th + Jul Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th + Aug Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Wed 10th, Thu 11th + Oct Mon 10th, Tue 11th, Wed 12th, Thu 13th + Nov Mon 14th, Tue 15th, Wed 16th, Thu 17th

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, Rachel Amelot

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 Holistic 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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