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

Course MCM22. Mar 2010 Mon 22nd, Tue 23rd, Wed 24th, Thu 25th + Apr Mon 26th, Tue 27th

Course MCA10. Apr 2010 Sat 17th, Sun 18th, Sat 24th, Sun 25th + May Sat 8th, Sun 9th

Course MCM24. May 2010 Mon 24th, Tue 25th, Wed 26th, Thu 27th + Jun Mon 28th, Tue 29th

Course MCJN5. Jun 2010 Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th + Jul Sat 3rd, Sun 4th

Course MCJL19. Jul 2010 Mon 19th, Tue 20th, Wed 21st, Thu 22nd + Aug Mon 16th, Tue 17th

Course MCJL24. Jul 2010 Sat 24th, Sun 25th, Sat 31st + Aug Sun 1st, Sat 14th, Sun 15th

Course MCS21. Sep 2010 Tue evenings 6.00 - 9.00pm Sep 21st, 28th + Oct 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th + Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th + Dec 7th

Course MCS25. Sep 2010 Sat 25th, Sun 26th + Oct Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Sat 23rd, Sun 24th

Course MCS27. Sep 2010 Mon 27th, Tue 28th, Wed 29th, Thu 30th + Oct Mon 25th, Tue 26th

Course MCN6. Nov 2010 Sat 6th, Sun 7th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th + Dec Sat 4th, Sun 5th

Course MCN8. Nov 2010 Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Wed 10th, Thu 11th + Dec Mon 6th, Tue 7th

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. All aspects of massage are covered, backed up throughout by written material.

Course Tutors
Rosemary Pearson Young

Entry Requirements
No previous experience is necessary. Attendance at an introductory weekend prior to the course would be beneficial.

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 £85.00 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 £34.00.

Qualification Attained
VTCT offer certificate courses through the International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies. The qualification attained is a Level 3 Swedish Massage Certificate.

Professional Insurance
Membership is available to the Federation of Holistic Therapists which offers insurance and other benefits for therapists in the UK. You may also join other organisations such as the Independent Professional Therapists International. Employment is available in clinics, spas, beauty salons and part-time freelance, working from home. The Manchester Therapy Centre has part-time work available on an ongoing basis for therapists in the Manchester area.

Further Information
Course times are from 10.30 am to about 4.30 pm depending on the group size. Where possible the group size is kept at ten or below for individual attention. In certain circumstances we may be able to offer a monthly payment scheme. Part-time work experience for students is available at Manchester Therapy Centre.

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