Therapeutic Body Massage
This course is a core unit for any further massage courses such as Sports Massage/Advanced Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Hot Stone Massage etc. It is comprised of two modules: Basic Massage Skills and Intermediate Massage Skills. The minimum period for the completion of this course is 4 months. To secure the practical and theoretical skills learned during the course, homework may be given to assist the students during the evenings of the course.
Comprehensive course notes and handouts are given out for each module. Treatment couches, carrier oils, and other products used during the course are provided. Textbooks, accommodation and food are not included in the fees.
Module 1 – Basic Massage Skills - 5 days Cost £400
During this first module, students will learn client assessment, posture,
practitioner skills, benefits of massage and practical massage skills. The
movements taught are based on the traditional Swedish Massage routine and
the whole body massage is taught in detail. This module is compulsory for
ITEC Aromatherapy.
• NB. Students have the opportunity to change course after this unit
to Hot Stone Massage, Baby Massage or Indian Head Massage and will be issued
with a certificate on transferral.
Module 2 – Intermediate Massage - 3 days Cost £240
The second module develops the massage skills to a clinical level to enable
the student to offer massage for a variety of problem areas. Assessment skills
are developed as are listening skills and case taking.
NOTE: Existing massage therapists wishing to develop their massage skills beyond basic body massage can attend part 2.
The course is assessed by:
- 1 hour written examination
- 1 and a half hour practical assessment
- 20 hours of case studies
- Continuous assessment
Penny Price Aromatherapy, The Stables, 41 Leicester Road, Hinckley LE10 1LW England. Registered Office: 10 Station Road, Earl Shilton LE9 7GA Registered in England 04772603
