Holistic Therapy Short Courses
Please be advised that we may require you to bring a model along to your course. If you are not able to provide a model, please speak to the tutor at your chosen Academy as we can provide models, but this is not guaranteed.
Please also be advised that if there are not enough models, then learners will practice on each other.
If you have any questions about this, please get in touch.
Advanced Reflexology
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃ Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisites: Reflexology
This course is for Reflexologists looking to advance their skills.
You’ll learn advanced techniques using reflexology tools and incorporating stones into the reflexology treatment.
Next Course date Tuesday 4th June 2024
Anatomy and Physiology
Course Cost: £300 ┃
2 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Who is the course for?
There are no pre-requisites to enrol on to this course, just an interest in the subject and passion to learn.
Anatomy and physiology is a pre-requisite to some courses that we offer fast track.
This course will require home study and assignment work.
What will I study:
You will learn about every system, every organ in the body
You will learn how each system works together
You will learn how each system is effected by treatments
Pathologies of the systems (Assignment)
What does the course include?
Anatomy of the Cell
Anatomy of the skin, hair & nails
Anatomy of the skeletal system
Anatomy of the Muscular system
Anatomy of the Circulatory system
Anatomy of the Lymphatic system
Anatomy of the Nervous system
Anatomy of the Endocrine system
Anatomy of the respiratory system
Anatomy of the urinary system
Anatomy of the reproductive system
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Aromatherapy Refresher
Course Cost: £300 ┃
2 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Who is this course for?
Aromatherapy qualified therapists looking to renew and update your skills, feel confident with your oils, blending.
Course contents:
This two-day intensive course will refresh and enliven your skills, especially if you have been trained in aromatherapy for some time or had a break with your aromatherapy skills.
You will be trained in a full aromatherapy massage routine, including acupressure and shiatsu points and lymphatic drainage techniques.
Refresh your aromatherapy oil knowledge and discover different blends and synergies to use with your clients.
We will also cover:
Consultation and prescriptive blending
Oil profiles
The chemistry of oils
Top, middle and base oils
Safety of essential oils
Patch testing
The course content will be planned and tailored around your needs.
Pre-Requisites
You must be a qualified Aromatherapist to enrol on this course.
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Aromatherapy Using Additional Oils
Course Cost: £99 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Who is the course for?
This course is for aromatherapists looking to broaden the oils they can use to blend prescriptively for their clients. This course covers an additional twelve oils. History, safety, blending, therapeutic actions and uses.
This 6 hour CPD course is FHT Accredited.
Pre-Requisites
You must be a qualified Aromatherapist to enrol on this course.
Course dates coming soon!
Crystal Therapy
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
This course will teach you everything you need about the healing properties of crystals and how to incorporate them as a stand-alone treatment or within a treatment.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who is looking to learn more about the therapeutic effects of crystals, with a holistic approach to wellness and wellbeing. Crystal healing can be added to services in an existing practice.
This course is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), on completion of assessment, this course entitles you to set up as a crystal healing practitioner.
Course overview:
How crystal healing works
Crystal systems and structures
How to clear and cleanse the stones
Storing your crystals
Common crystals and stones
Crystal healing and other therapeutic techniques
Chakra and Aura scanning techniques
How to build your crystal tool kit and conduct a healing session.
Assessment
You will be assessed continuously over the course day and will be required to carry out three case studies. A follow up course date may be required (TBA).
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Deep Tissue Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
Deep tissue massage is an accredited short course, suitable for qualified massage therapists looking to advance their skills and CPD points. This one-day intensive course will give you everything you need to progress in your career and add to your skill set.
If you are a therapist that has been asked by your clients for a deep pressure or sports massage, but you like being a massage / holistic / complementary therapist then this is the course for you.
We will cover a range of muscles groups and target key problematic areas. Following the course, you will be confident to assess, treatment plan and the safe application of techniques.
As part of your deep tissue massage skills course, you will cover:
Neuromuscular Techniques
Palpation
Trigger Point
Hands free techniques
Posture assessment
All related Anatomy & Physiology
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Eastern Bamboo Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisites: Swedish Body Massage
This Eastern Bamboo Massage training course is perfect if you want to offer your clients a unique and effective treatment with a wow factor whilst preventing tiring and injury to yourself. Bamboo has been introduced into rituals for life energy for thousands of years. Today, these ancient rituals have been reintroduced by modern spas and salons through bamboo massage therapy. This form of massage can be offered as a deep tissue massage, it is perfect for therapists who struggle applying a deep pressure for their clients. Bamboo massage therapy uses various pieces and sizes of bamboo to treat certain areas and conditions. The bamboo kit is lightweight and easy to clean making it ideal for every therapist wherever you work!
Bamboo massage is a form of deep tissue massage, kneading the muscles to work out tension and muscular dysfunction to deliver a fabulous therapeutic and relaxation massage. Bamboo massage soothes sore muscles, increases circulation and aids a sense of deep relaxation. Like Swedish massage the pace and pressure can be adapted to suit the client's needs, however working so deep into the muscles has never been easier nor as much fun!
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for Eastern Bamboo Massage.
Gain professional insurance.Have learnt techniques to enable you to apply deeper and more consistent pressure to trigger points and sore spots without extra physical exertion.
Be among the first to offer this truly unique treatment
Stand out from your competitors and catch the attention of new clients’.
Use techniques to reduce the fatigue and stress to the therapist’s hands, wrists and body.
Be able to work mobile, from home, salon or spa as the kit is very lightweight and easy to clean.
Course Content:
History and concept of Eastern Bamboo Massage
Effects and Benefits of Bamboo
Contraindications and Client Consultation
Aftercare Advice
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Professional Ethics
Contents of the Bamboo Kit & how to look after your kit
Step by step Eastern Bamboo Massage Routine & adaption
Retail and Marketing Advice
Question and Answer Session
Examination Process
Your tutor will observe your performance throughout the course and assess your skills and knowledge against the required criteria governed by the Industries regulatory bodies.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in Eastern Bamboo Massage. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Fire Cupping
Course Cost: £175 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage or Sports Massage
This FHT fire cupping therapy training course will teach learners how to treat a range of physical and emotional conditions with this wonderfully effective and fascinating therapy. Fire cupping is an ancient technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy. TMC practitioners believe that a person’s chi, or vital energy, gets imbalanced when they are ill, stressed or injured. In Eastern society, it is thought that fire cupping pulls out blockages in the patient’s chi which allows energy to flow more freely and promotes healing. Fire cupping is a form of deep tissue massage that promotes stress relief and relaxation.
Fire cupping has been used to treat: chronic back pains, arthritis, swollen and painful joints, respiratory problems, colds, headaches/migraines, promote relaxation, sleep disorders, cellulite reduction, anxiety and depression.
Performing cupping over injured sites promotes better circulation, thus, speed up the healing process. The detoxification effect of the blood suction also allows for old blood to vacate the capillaries and be filled with new ones result to renewed energy and vitality
The treatment involves the placement of a heated glass cups on the skin which creates a vacuum. The vacuum is created by removing the oxygen from the cup via a flame, the cup is immediately applied to the area which requires treatment. Skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. It can be used to treat different disorders in its own right or in conjunction with other therapies.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for fire cupping
Gain insurance and membership to practice
Offer your clients' a unique treatment
Have a fantastic skill to use alone or incorporate with existing treatments
Be more employable, freelance at salons, spas etc- Rare treatment
Increase revenue, very specialised
Have a tool that has zero impact on the therapist to perform
Have fun, not many treatments involve fire!
Course Content:
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Philosophy and Theory
The five elements
What is chi
Eastern and Western Medicine
Effects and Benefits of fire cupping
Who would benefit from treatment
Contra-indications and Contra-actions
Health, Safety and Hygiene procedures
Practical Application and procedures
Examination Process
Continual assessments takes place during the programme to assess practical skills and knowledge gained during the course in line with the training schools expectations and standards.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in Fire Cupping Therapy accredited by the FHT. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Gua Sha Facial
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Pre requisites: Facials- Professional Skincare or Indian Head Massage
The face sculpting technique’, is based on an ancient healing technique called Gua Sha. First referred to in traditional Chinese medicine text, called the ‘Shan Han Lun’, dated 220CE.
This method was originally use to encourage redness, ‘Sha’, which encourages the skin to heal itself.
In China this has been performed traditionally with a coin and has been adapted with the various Gua Sha tools.
This beautiful therapy has been adapted for facial use in recent years, originally a body therapy, recognised by the scraping motion. This has now evolved into the gentle, gliding, even stroke, technique used today in our facial work.
Gua Sha Facial, is a method that promotes lymphatic drainage, which helps to eliminate fluid caused by interstitial fluid collected around the cells.
Gua Sha promotes the overall health of the skin, promoting micro circulation to feed the skin. Increase production of collagen and minimise fine lines and decrease inflammation in the skin.
Traditional Chinese methodologies believe this can temporarily, relieve pain, diminish dark circles, and sculpt the facial muscles, which insert into skin.
It is a beautiful facial for the therapist to perform and for your clients to receive.
An asset to your treatment menu.
Course overview:
Theory of treatment / treatment history
Benefits and effects
Client consultation
Demonstration and practical application of the Gua Sha
Aftercare advice
Cleansing and storage of tools
Business tips
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Hawaiian Lomi lomi Massage
Course Cost: £300 ┃
2 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
This Lomi Lomi massage training course is perfect for therapists who want to offer their clients the ultimate massage, most clients state that it is the best massage they have ever experienced following their treatment. It is a unique healing massage derived from the ancient Polynesians and more specifically the master healers of Hawaii. One of the alternative names for Lomi Lomi is the ‘Loving hands’ massage. The therapist works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous flowing strokes, totally nurturing the body and enabling the recipient to relax, give in and simply be.
Lomi Lomi helps to release any energy blockages within the body and assists in balancing the physical, mental and emotional well-being. This full body massage is given in fluid, rhythmic motions using the forearms as well as the hands. Some describe the feeling like gentle waves moving over the body or several therapists working simultaneously.
Another unique feature is that different parts of the body may be massaged at the same time, for example one shoulder may be being massaged and at the same time the opposite leg. It is an experience that overwhelms the mind with sensation as the Lomi Lomi therapist uses intuitive movement, breathing, rhythm and focused intention in long, flowing strokes up, down, under and over the body. Lomi Lomi massage begins and ends with prayer or awareness setting an intention for the individual’s healing and health in alignment with their highest good.
Following the course you will:
Be a qualified Lomi Lomi Therapist
Gain insurance to practice on new & existing client's
Offer client's specialised, spa quality treatment
Freelance at salons, spa, health clubs- unique massage
Increased revenue, sought after treatment
Personal development, CPD.
Have a new passion towards massage
Course Content:
History, origins & development of Lomi Lomi
How Lomi Lomi differs to tradition massage
Effects and Benefits
Aloha spirit, breathing & meditation techniques
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Preparation & materials needed
Professional protocol
Health, safety & hygiene procedures
Aftercare/home care advice/treatment plan
Step by step tuition
Please note: This course requires candidates to have a basic level of fitness.
Examination Process
Candidates will be continuously assessed by the course tutor to ensure all criteria and standards are met. You will complete a short test paper to attain whether you have met this criteria. 100% pass rate to date.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in Lomi Lomi Massage accredited by The FHT-Federation of Holistic Therapists. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Holistic Facials
Course Cost: £165┃ 1 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Facials- Skin Care
Our Diploma in Holistic facial training course has been designed for complementary, holistic and massage therapists who would to like offer their clients organic, relaxing and rejuvenating facials without having to enrol onto a beauty therapy programme. One of the main reasons why clients love facial treatments is to have their stress and tension massaged away from their face, neck, shoulders and scalp with the added bonus of caring for their skin and the potential of looking younger! This course will enable you to extend your existing treatment list from hour body treatments up to 2 hours of face and body -The ultimate indulgence! The tutor can also advise how you can incorporate your existing skills into the holistic facials enabling you to offer your clients more choice and variety.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to perform and charge for Holistic Facials
Gain insurance and membership to practice
Be able to offer existing clients' more choice and variety
Increase length of treatments to 1.5-2hrs
Be able to develop ultimate indulgence treatments
Qualified to use professional products
Increase revenue & retail products
Attract new clientele
Course Content:
Skin Types, Characteristics, Textures and Tones
Skin Analysis
Contraindications and Contra-actions
Cleansers, Toners, Exfoliators, Masks, Massage Mediums & Moisturisers, Steam, Eye products.
Product knowledge
Home care/Aftercare Advice
Health, Safety ans Hygiene Procedures
Methods of Adaption
Retail and Marketing
Step by Step Demonstrations, Guidance & Support throughout
Examination Process
You will be continuously assessed throughout by your tutor to ascertain if you have met the required standards. Learners will sit a short test to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of course content, 70% pass is required.
Qualification Attained
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive an FHT accredited Diploma in Holistic Facials (if you hold a level 3 Aromatherapy or Beauty Therapy qualification) or a Certificate in Holistic Facials accredited by ABT (if you hold a level 3 Body Massage qualification). Please note, you will receive only one certificate on completion based on the above prerequisites.
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Hopi Ear Candling
Course Cost: £80┃
Half Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-12pm
This Ear Candling course is ideal for both beauty and complementary therapists alike who want to offer this popular and effective treatment to clients. Thermal auricular therapy is a gentle, relaxing and non-invasive treatment. It is an ancient natural therapy involving the use of ear candles to help address conditions such as excessive or compacted ear wax, glue ear, ringing in the ears, congestion from colds/flu, sinusitis, rhinitis, headaches and migraines. This course will teach you to apply a thermal auricular treatment safely and effectively using Hopi ear candles. The course is designed to provide you with the skills to carry out this relaxing therapy with complete confidence and safety. You will also learn a sinus drainage routine to complement and enhance this therapy.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to perform and charge for Hopi treatment
Offer clients' more variety of treatments
Easily treat common aliments e.g. hay fever, sinus congestion & allergies
Be able to add into existing treatments to increase their effectiveness
Perform anywhere including: Salons, mobile, shows, exhibitions, spas & home.
More employable
Have a skill that puts no stress on the therapist’s body. Perfect!
Course Content
History of Hopi Ear Candling
How and when to use the candles
Health, safety & Hygiene procedures
Effects and Benefits
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Demonstration including pressure point, lymphatic drainage & ear massage
Methods of adaption
Retail and marketing advice
Insurance & product suppliers
Tuition, guidance and support throughout.
Examination Process
Ongoing assessment throughout the programme will enable the tutor to determine if you have displayed the skills and knowledge required by the FHT'S expectations and standards. To date 100% pass rate.
Qualification Attained
Once you have met the required standards and expectations you will receive a FHT Certificate in Ear Candling (Thermal Auricular Therapy), which is fully insurable.
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Hot Stone Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both of our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
This Diploma in Hot Stone Massage is a must for all massage therapists who want to extend their skills, offer clients a wonderfully relaxing, effective and deep massage whilst preventing tiring and injury to themselves. The ancient healing of the hot stone massage has been used for thousands of years worldwide by healers, the Tibetan monks and the American Indians to name a few.
It involves the application of heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warm. The direct heat relaxes the muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than regular massage. Some say one stroke of a stone is equivalent to eight of the hand and many clients that try it never go back to traditional massage.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to perform and charge for hot stone massage
Gain professional insurance and membership with FHT
Offer client's a wider range of treatments
Provide a deep tissue massage with no strain to the therapist
Be able to charge more as hot stone massage is specialised
Have skills, knowledge & confidence to offer treatment to a wider audience, sports clubs, health centres etc.
Course Content:
The History, Origins and development of Hot Stone Massage
Effects and Benefits
Which stones to use and why
Health, Safety, Sterilisation and Hygienic practice
Preparation
Consultation Skills
Contraindications & Contra-actions
A range of traditional massage movements & techniques
Methods of Adaption
Aftercare/Home care Advice
Professionalism, ethics, referrals and legislation Practical Tuition, Guidance and Support throughout the course
This course focuses mostly on the practical aspect
Examination Process
Continual assessments takes place during the programme to assess practical skills and 9 case studies need to be completed (3 clients x 3 treatments) post course to assess knowledge gained during the course in line with our expectations and standards.
Qualification Attained
On successful completion of the course Candidates will receive a certificate which is accredited with the FHT.
You will need a kit at home to perform your case studies, we can recommend suppliers to you. All materials are supplied during training.
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Hydrotherm Massage
Course Cost: £235 ┃
1 Day Course
┃ Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
The unique Hydrotherm massage techniques will revolutionise your treatments, transforming them into a free-flowing massage movement that supports and envelops the clients body.
Your treatments are performed on warm water cushions 38 degrees. This 3D massage technique differentiates you from other massage therapists and spas.
At Cedars Training Academy we offer the highest quality one-day course. We are affiliated with Hydrotherm by John Holman, allowing you to learn the system safety, maintain your Hydrotherm cushions and promote your business.
The course is for continuous professional development and for qualified therapists looking to upskill.
Introduction
This course will teach therapists the foundation skills they require to set up and use the Hydrotherm system to deliver consistently great massage treatments. This course is suitable for beauty and holistic therapists, either working independently or in therapy businesses and for students at colleges of further education who are studying an appropriate therapy course and who wish to expand upon their practical skillset. Crucially, it is an entry-level course which is taught in only one day and one that all potential Hydrotherm practitioners must complete before they can progress to any other Hydrotherm course.
Minimum Course Entry Requirements
Before commencing their training, practitioners must possess the following:
A level 3 anatomy and physiology qualification at a recognised institution or be in the process of obtaining one.
They must also hold or be in the process of obtaining an appropriate level 3 vocational qualification applicable to Hydrotherm (such as massage, beauty therapy, reflexology, etc.) awarded by a recognised institution. As part of their registration, they will be asked to sign a declaration to this effect.
They must have an adequate level of written and spoken English and be a minimum age of 18 years before they can be certified as a Hydrotherm S1/C1 practitioner.
If physically challenged, they must have sufficient ability to perform all techniques involved.
Course Details
The S1/C1 course provides a number of key skills for an effective massage delivery using Hydrotherm:
Trainees will learn how to set up and use the complete Hydrotherm system including the heat pads - irrespective of the system that they will be using.
They will also learn how to give a safe and effective full-body Hydrotherm massage treatment. This course is predominantly a practical hands-on training course.
This course will be delivered by Hydrotherm trainers or In-House trainers who have been trained and certified to do so by Hydrotherm. A training class may contain both male and female trainees.
Assessments will be done same day at the end of the day for this course
All new Hydrotherm equipment will be supplied same-day to be taken home.
Example S1/C1 day structure:
Introduction to course
Meet the trainer & trainee(s)
Course background
Intro to anatomical terms
Intro to teaching methodology
2. Hydrotherm equipment setup run through
Digital controller
Heat Pads
Lumbar Support
Hydrotherm cushions
Assessment of equipment setup procedure
3. S1 massage technique training
Trainee(s) receive treatment from Trainer
Using training manual, trainee(s) practice all techniques on ‘client’
Practice run-through of S1/C1 training techniques on trainer
Formal assessment of S1/C1 training techniques
Review and Q&A
Recommended Reading
The Hydrotherm experience training manual (S1/C1) provided. Additional reference material may also be recommended by the trainer.
Assessment
In order to pass the course, the trainee will be assessed in a number of ways to allow us to release a certificate and to log the trainee as a certified Hydrotherm therapist:
An oral test to grasp the trainee’s understanding of equipment setup procedure
A full-body Hydrotherm treatment administered by the trainee to an assessor (who may or may not be the original trainer)
Certification
Upon receipt of a ‘pass’ mark or higher from the assessments (1, 2 & 3 above), Hydrotherm will issue a certificate confirming that the trainee has successfully completed the S1/C1 course and is authorised to provide basic Hydrotherm treatments. This certificate will not become valid until the trainee has fulfilled the minimum entry requirements mentioned above, after which point he/she can class themselves as a certified Hydrotherm practitioner.
Hydrotherm recommends that all trainees complete between 12-20 ‘revision’ treatments, in order to ensure that the techniques have been fully memorised
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Indian Head Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
This FHT Diploma in Indian Head Massage is aimed at massage therapists who want to extend their skills as a complementary therapist and offer clients more variety. High levels of stress and worry, busy schedules and poor posture can put unnatural pressure and strain on the body, if untreated this stored tension in upper body can lead to an array of physical and emotional conditions.
Indian Head Massage has been an important part of Indian life for over four thousand years, since its impact on the western world thousands have discovered and experienced its healing properties. Many now regularly receive Indian Head Massage either at home or increasingly within the workplace to manage, treat and release various physical and psychological symptoms of stress.
The neck, shoulders, back, face and scalp are massaged to release tension and pressure using a variety of traditional strokes and pressure point techniques. Treatment can be given dry without oils and fully clothes however it is more beneficial with the use of oils. Once finished this massage will give you a feeling of calm and relaxation.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to perform and charge for Indian Head massage
Gain professional insurance and membership with FHT
Offer your client's more variety of treatments
Be able to offer treatments in workplaces, residential homes, and health centres, as this treatment is portable
Have knowledge on how to adapt the treatment for different environments
Course Content:
The History, Origins and development of Indian Head Massage
Effects and Benefits
Health, Safety & Hygiene
Preparation: Client, Chair, Trolley, Environment, Self, Materials
Consultation skills
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Oils to use in Indian Head Massage
Traditional Massage Movements
Chakra/Grounding/Visualisation/Meditation Techniques
Methods of Adaption
Aftercare/Home care Advice
Practical Tuition, Guidance and Support throughout the course
Examination Process
Continual assessments takes place during the programme to assess practical skills and a written test is completed to assess knowledge gained during the course. Candidates are required to complete and write up case studies at home ( 3 people x 2 treatments) on a range of clients to meet the FHT standards. Case studies will need to be submitted within a time frame following the course.
Qualification Attained
On successful completion of the course and Case Studies Candidates will receive a FHT Diploma in Indian Head Massage.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Course Cost: £220 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
Professional one day course for therapists looking to gain confidence in this area of treatment to aid their clients or part of their continuous professional development.
It is vital that you have already achieved your level 3 Swedish body massage or level 3 in sports massage therapies.
Course content:
History and foundation of Manual Lymphatic Drainage techniques (MLD)
Refresh on anatomy and physiology
Health, safety & hygiene
Client consultation & contra- indications to treatment
Lymphatic drainage pathways
Practical application of manual drainage techniques
Benefits, effects and theories of lymphatic drainage
Self-lymphatic drainage techniques (SLD)
Manual lymphatic drainage techniques facilitate the removal of excess fluid, toxins and waste from the skin's tissues. It is an effective treatment for people living with the debilitating effect of lymphoedema. Early intervention is key with lymphoedema, these specialised techniques can be used before or after surgery, to minimise the effects of oedema.
You will learn how to apply the drainage techniques with confidence, as well as being able to advise your clients of health and lifestyle and self-lymphatic drainage techniques, to maintain results in between sessions.
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Oriental Fusion Facial Lift Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Facials- Skincare
Would you like to offer your clients an 'Eye Opening' treatment (literally)? This treatment combines tried and tested techniques including Acupressure, Indian Face Massage and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
The Oriental Fusion Facial Lift is designed to reduce muscular tension in the face and jaw, release expression lines and wrinkles whilst draining away excess tissues fluid which achieves a noticeably fresh and more youthful appearance of the skin-Every time! You will be encouraged to notice the difference of your skin and face before and after the treatment, that is how confident we are about the amazing effect of this treatment.
Most of us have concerns with ageing whilst at the same time we/clients are becoming increasingly aware of the natural approach to health, this treatment is the perfect answer to both.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for Oriental Fusion Facial Lift treatments
Offer your clients' an alternative to surgery & expensive products
Be able to attract new clients
Stand out from your competition- uniquetreatment
Increase your revenue, charge a specialist rate
Become more employable
Increase your profit margins-minimal set up cost!
Course Content:
History, concept and development
How it works-therapies involved
Effects and Benefits
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Professionalism & ethics
Materials and products
Methods of adaption
Marketing & retail advice
Step by step practical application of Oriental Fusion Facial Lift
Aftercare and Home care advise
Give and receive a full treatment
Examination Process
Your tutor will observe your performance throughout the course and assess your skills and knowledge against the required criteria governed by the Industries regulatory bodies.
Qualification Attained
FHT Diploma in Oriental Fusion Facial Lift. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Pregnancy Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Massage
The purpose of this one day course is to show how pregnancy massage is a key way of aiding a client to get relief from everyday stresses pregnancy can have on the body. It can support the mother to co-ordinate breathing, promote relaxation and have confidence in her own body’s abilities. This in turn promotes bonding and closeness with her baby and aids the therapist/masseuse to work with and understand the effects the pregnancy has on the body and how they can proactively aid relief on aches and pains and promote relaxation using a combination of Swedish massage and Shiatsu techniques.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to massage or guide a birthing partner to massage the pregnant client.
Be able to expand your existing service to encompass a wider group of clientele.
Increase potential revenue - appealing to a new audience.
Be able to support existing clients if they become pregnant.
Course Content:
To understand the bodily changes in pregnancy
Methods of preparation
Importance of posture & positioning of the pregnant client
Contraindications and cautions
Effects and benefits of pregnancy massage
Massage techniques (whole body)
Examination Process
Continual assessments takes place during the programme to assess practical skills and to assess knowledge gained during the course in line with the FHT's expectations and standards.
Qualification Attained
On successful completion of the course Candidates will receive a FHT Certificate in Pregnancy Massage.
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Reflexology Fast Track
Course Cost: £300 ┃
2 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Anatomy and Physiology (can be studied alongside as it is important that you have a full understanding of the human body.)
Who is this course for? No prior experience is required for this course.
How long is the course for? 2 day intensive (9.30am-4.30pm*). If you'd like to progress to the full Diploma following this, please speak to your Tutor about further sessions.
What will I learn?
Client consultation
History of treatment
Benefits and effects
Meridians / zones of the body
Reading the feet / foot mapping
Demonstration of warm up massage
Demonstration of reflexology routine
Health and safety
Aftercare advice
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Seated Bamboo Fusion
Course Cost: £150┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
This Seated Bamboo massage course is a unique blend of the energy saving on-site massage and deep tissue techniques from our Eastern Bamboo massage. This style of massage really has the wow factor and is perfect for massage therapist who wants to extend their skills and create more opportunities for themselves. Due to it's versatility this massage is ideal to offer in offices, exhibitions, shows, conferences, airports and rent a chair as the client remains fully clothed and the massage chair is lightweight and portable.
Using the bamboo we focus on the primary areas where people report stress and tension- neck, back and shoulders. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform this treatment with minimum effort as therapists use their body weight and bamboo to prevent repetitive strain and tiring. Many of our previous learners now provide this exclusive massage to businesses large and small as part of their well-being programmes. Need more clients/bookings? We will teach you how this modality can help build your therapy business.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for Eastern Bamboo Massage.
Gain professional insurance.Have learnt techniques to enable you to apply deeper and more consistent pressure to trigger points and sore spots without extra physical exertion.
Be among the first to offer this truly unique treatment
Stand out from your competitors and catch the attention of new clients’.
Use techniques to reduce the fatigue and stress to the therapist’s hands, wrists and body.
Be able to work mobile, from home, salon or spa as the kit is very lightweight and easy to clean.
Course Content:
History and concept of Eastern Bamboo Massage
Effects and Benefits of Bamboo
Contraindications and Client Consultation
Aftercare Advice
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Professional Ethics
Contents of the Bamboo Kit & how to look after your kit
Step by step Eastern Bamboo Massage Routine & adaption
Retail and Marketing Advice
Question and Answer Session
Examination Process
Your tutor will observe your performance throughout the course and assess your skills and knowledge against the required criteria governed by the Industries regulatory bodies.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in Oriental Thai Foot Ritual accredited by The FHT-Federation of Holistic Therapists. lease check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Seated/On-site Massage
Course Cost: £165┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
This on-site massage course is perfect for massage therapists who want to extend their skills and create more opportunities for themselves. Due to it's versatility, on-site massage is ideal to offer in offices, exhibitions, shows, conferences, airports, rent a chair as the client remains fully clothed and the massage chair is lightweight and portable.
This treatment focuses on the primary areas where people report stress and tension- neck, back, shoulders, scalp and face. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform this treatment with minimum effort as therapists use their body weight, elbows and forearms which prevents repetitive strain and tiring.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for on-site massage
Gain professional insurance and membership
Be able to register for events companies
Be able to offer treatments to office workers, residential homes, salons.
Increase revenue, take advantage of 'non-therapy' environments
Increase employability factor
Appeal to sports clubs, events, Christmas parties, shows, exhibitions
Able to massage on the move, very portable chair
Have a skill which requires very little effort for great results.
Course Content:
What is seated massage
Effects and Benefits
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Methods of Preparation
Health, safety and Hygiene
Relevant Legislation
Acupressure, Meridians & Chakras
Marketing Advice
Step by step demonstrations & support throughout the day.
Examination Process
Continual assessments takes place during the programme to assess practical skills and knowledge gained during the course in line with the training schools expectations and standards.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in On Site/Seated Massage. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Swedish Body Massage Fast Track
Course Cost: £300┃
2 Day Course ┃
Available at our both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Who is this course for?
This two-day intensive course gives you all the practical skills required to progress onto other body courses. For example, hot stone massage, body wraps, Bamboo massage. An anatomy and physiology qualification can be studied alongside. A full understanding of the human body is a pre-requisite.
Course times:
Derby- 9:30am-4:30pm
Gloucester- 9:30am-4pm
What will I learn?
Client consultation
History of massage
Benefits and effects of massage
Practical massage techniques to back area, legs, abdomen and arms.
Health and safety
Aftercare advice
Note: This course can be upgraded to a full VTCT diploma, please ask your tutor for details.
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Table Thai Stretch Massage and Advanced Table Thai Stretch Massage
Course Cost: £175 for Table Thai Stretch Massage, £110 for Advanced Course ┃ Table Thai Stretch Massage-
2 Day Course, Advanced Course- 1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies with our Guest Tutor, Liz Phelps ┃
9:30am-4pm
Pre-requisite: Level 3 Massage Qualification
Table Thai Stretch Therapy utilises the exquisite stretches and presses from Thai Massage and shows how they can be adapted for use on the massage couch. It is the perfect complement to any exercise routine and is suitable for clients of all ages and abilities. The routine can be varied to suit a wide range of physical needs and can be used as a form of physical therapy to aid in the increase of motion and muscular strength.
Table Thai Stretch Therapy Massage Techniques are a great way to bring variety into your work and alleviate the repetitive movements of a more traditional massage treatment. The treatment is administered through loose fitting clothing.
This massage course will teach you the fundamentals of Thai Massage and how to effectively apply the techniques into your practice. You will therefore leave with the skills to enhance your treatment procedure. As a result of this course you will witness improved results amongst your client base.
You will be amazed at the benefits that sustained stretches and mobilisations will bring to your clients, thus reducing their pain and increasing their mobility.
Course Content:
Day 1
Induction and Registration
Health and Safety
History and origins of Thai massage
How to adapt floor techniques for the couch
Body Mechanics
Contraindications
How to apply bodyweight and effective sustained stretches
Warm up and yoga routine
Supine sequence
Practising in pairs
Day 2
Warm up and yoga routine
Prone sequence
Practising in pairs
How to incorporate these techniques into your oil massage for maximum effect
Afterwards
You will learn more in 2 days than you thought possible, and will leave with skills and confidence to integrate these new skills directly into your practice.
You will be able to carry out a full-body, clothed massage routine on the couch, understanding how to use your bodyweight to deliver strong sustained pressure in supine and prone, utilising pressing, mobilising and exquisite stretches from Thai Massage.
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Massage.
Examination Process
Your tutor will observe your performance throughout the course and you are required to sit a multiple choice paper which will assess your skills and knowledge against the required criteria governed by the Industries regulatory bodies.
You are required to complete 9 treatments as case studies. 3 clients x 3 treatments over a maximum period of 3 months in order to complete the qualification.
Qualification Attained
Upon successful completion you will receive an FHT certificate in Table Thai Stretch Massage. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
Please note that the Table Thai Course is a pre-requisite for Advanced Table Thai. Please only book the Advanced Table Thai if you have previously completed Table Thai Stretch Massage training.
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Table Thai Stretch Massage- £175
Advanced Table Thai- £110
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Thai Foot Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at both our Academies ┃
9:30am-4pm
Traditional Thai Foot Massage is a combination of acupressure, energy balancing and stretching exercises. Thai foot massage is practised everywhere in Thailand and a part of everyday life, techniques that are still used today date back over 2000 years.
The treatment focuses on the lower legs and feet, the practitioner uses a range of pressures and techniques using their hands, thumbs and a wooden acupressure massage tool to stimulate and balance the bodies systems and energy/Chi by addressing the Sen lines and pressure points. You will be shown how to use the wooden acupressure tool to create a incredibly therapeutic treatment for your client whilst minimising the impact and strain to your hands.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for Thai Foot Massage
Get professional insurance & membership
Offer your clients' more choice, many love feet treatments!
Increase profits, very low set up costs
Stand out from your competition
Be able to offer the anywhere, very transportable
Become more employable, increasingly popular treatment
Course Content:
History, origins and development of Thai Foot Massage
What are Sen Lines & Meridians
Effects and Benefits of Thai Foot Massage
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Methods of adaption
Marketing and Retail advise
Materials, equipment and products
Unique selling points for your business
Step by step practical application of Thai Foot Ritual Routine
Aftercare and Home care advise
Examination Process
Your tutor will observe your performance throughout the course and assess your skills and knowledge against the required criteria governed by the Industries regulatory bodies. You will complete a short test paper to attain whether you have met this criteria. 100% pass rate to date.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in Oriental Thai Foot Ritual accredited by The FHT-Federation of Holistic Therapists. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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Thai Herbal Compress Massage
Course Cost: £165 ┃
1 Day Course ┃
Available at our Derby Academy ┃
9:30am-4pm
Course pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage
Thai Herbal Compress Massage combines the healing effects of traditional Eastern massage techniques with heated herbal compresses Containing a blend of over 14 aromatic and therapeutic traditional Thai herbs to simultaneously achieve a relaxing and invigorating effect on the mind and body.
The treatment purifies, relaxes, warms, relieves aches and pains and improves the skin condition whilst stimulating the senses. Hot compresses can be used to address chronic problems, such as back pain and stiff muscles by working along ‘sen’ lines in gentle rolling movements.
Following the course you will:
Be qualified to practice and charge for Thai compress massage
Offer your clients' more choice and variety, keep them interested
Be able to offer your clients a 'Spa Quality' treatment
Stand out from your competition, unique massage
Increase your revenue, charge a specialist rate
Become more employable
Course Content
History, origins and development of Thai Compress massage
Ayurveda
Sen Lines
Doshas Types
Effects and Benefits of Thai Compress massage
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Contraindications & Contra-actions
Consultation skills, referral procedure, professional ethics
Materials, equipment and products
Tuition & practical application of Thai herbal compress
Aftercare and Home care advise
Examination Process
Your tutor will observe your performance throughout the course and assess your skills and knowledge against the required criteria governed by the industries regulatory bodies.
Qualification Attained
Certificate in Thai Hot Compress Massage- Accredited by The FHT- Federation of Holistic Therapists. Please check with your insurance provider that this qualification is accepted before enrolling onto the course.
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