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

Course SJN16. Jun 2008 Mon 16th, Tue 17th, Wed 18th, Thu 19th + Jul Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th

Course SS18. Sep 2008 Thu evenings 6.00 - 9.00 pm Sep 18th, 25th + Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th + Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th + Dec 11th

Course SO4. Oct 2008 Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 18th, Sun 19th + Nov Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th

Course SN3. Nov 2008 Mon 3rd, Tue 4th, Wed 5th, Thu 6th + Dec Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Wed 10th, Thu 11th

Course Content
Pathology of Inflammation, Exercises - Strengthening, Mobility & Co-ordination, Common Remedial Conditions, Massage Techniques for Specific Conditions, Remedial Therapy for conditions of the Foot, Ankle, Knee, Leg, Torso, Neck, Hand, Elbow, Shoulder. Joint & Muscle function in Physical Activity. Post-Medical Treatment. Sports Massage for Musculo-Skeletal Injuries. (Content may vary)

Course Tutors
Rose Diamond

Entry Requirements
A certificate in Body Massage is required. Alternatively, you may arrange private massage tuition with us prior to starting the course. A basic qualification in First Aid is required. This can be met by simultaneous study.

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 £76.00 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
‘International Institute of Sports Therapists’ Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy Diploma. This qualification is recognised by the SMA (Sports Massage Association) and the fitness and sports therapy industries in the UK and overseas.

Professional Insurance
Membership is available to the Federation of Holistic Therapists which offers insurance and other benefits for sports therapists in the UK through the International Council of Health, Fitness & Sports Therapists. You may also join other organisations such as the Sports Massage Association. Employment is available in clinics, gyms, sports centres and part-time freelance, working from home. The Manchester Therapy Centre has part-time work available on an ongoing basis for sports therapists in the Manchester area.

Further Information
The sports massage certificate course includes ‘hands on’ training in sports massage. Course times are from 10.30 am to about 5.30 pm depending on the group size. , You will learn how to assess the client and perform sports massage to a professional standard, plus the background knowledge necessary to setup in business. The sports massage certificate qualification is recognised in many countries outside the UK and gives a good grounding for further qualifications in holistic therapies. 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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