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

Course MCJ31. Jan 2011 Mon 31st + Feb Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd, Mon 28th + Mar Mon 1st

Course MCF5. Feb 2011 Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th + Mar Sat 5th, Sun 6th

Course MCF8. Feb 2011 Tue evenings 6.00 - 9.00pm Feb 8th, 15th, 22nd + Mar 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th + Apr 5th, 12th, 19th

Course MCM21. Mar 2011 Mon 21st, Tue 22nd, Wed 23rd, Thu 24th + Apr Mon 18th, Tue 19th

Course MCA9. Apr 2011 Sat 9th, Sun 10th, Sat 16th, Sun 17th + May Sat 7th, Sun 8th

Course MCMY23. May 2011 Mon 23rd, Tue 24th, Wed 25th, Thu 26th + Jun Mon 20th, Tue 21st

Course MCJN4. Jun 2011 Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Sat 11th, Sun 12th + Jul Sat 9th, Sun 10th

Course MCJN7. Jun 2011 Tue evenings 6.00 - 9.00pm Jun 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th + Jul 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th + Aug 2nd, 9th, 16th

Course MCJY18. Jul 2011 Mon 18th, Tue 19th, Wed 20th, Thu 21st + Aug Mon 15th, Tue 16th

Course MCS24. Sep 2011 Sat 24th, Sun 25th + Oct Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Sat 29th, Sun 30th

Course MCS26. Sep 2011 Mon 26th, Tue 27th, Wed 28th, Thu 29th + Oct Mon 24th, Tue 25th

Course MCS27. Sep 2011 Tue evenings 6.00 - 9.00pm Sep 27th + Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th + Nov 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th + Dec 6th

Course MCN5. Nov 2011 Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th + Dec Sat 10th, Sun 11th

Course MCN7. Nov 2011 Mon 7th, Tue 8th, Wed 9th, Thu 10th + Dec Mon 5th, Tue 6th

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
Jean Pinion, Rachel Amelot

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 £121.00 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 Body Massage.

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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