Holistic Courses

Indian Head Massage Course

The treatment involves massage through the clothes to the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck, face and scalp, with the client remaining seated in an upright position. This massage works on particular areas of the body, especially the neck and the shoulders where stress affects major muscle groups, and it often brings immediate relief. Tensions are eased and fibrous knots and nodules melt away. The efficiency of the circulatory and lymphatic systems improves, toxins and dispersed from tense muscles and flexibility and fluidity of movement is restored.

Course Content

  • Easy and fun to learn
  • We provide the chairs to perform the massage in
  • Fully accredited Diploma level, enabling you to practice Professionally
  • This course awards 13 CPD points
  • A qualification in A&P not required
  • Price includes your Diploma, comprehensive notes, insurance details, tea and coffee during break (please bring your own lunch)
  • Small Friendly and informal classes
  • No more that 8 to a class
  • Individual attention from your tutor

Duration: One Day
Entry Requirement: None
Diploma: Accredited to London Therapists by CMA, IPTI, GHT, GMT  

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Thai Foot Massage Course

Actually a massage of the legs, feet and hands, knowledge of massage in Thailand has been handed down by the word of mouth across the generations, from father to son, from mother to daughter and from teacher to pupil. It is still taught by Buddhist monks in the temples of Thailand.

All parts of the lower legs, feet and hands are included and it involves hands-on stretching, massage, stimulating reflex points and follows the Thai energy lines (Sen). It has elements of Shiatsu, Reflexology, Chinese massage and Yoga incorporated into the massage itself and is said to stimulate the activity of internal organs. Thai foot massage is thus hugely beneficial for optimum internal health, and this type of drugless therapy creates a physiological change in the body by naturally restoring homeostasis.

Benifits

  • Easy and fun to learn
  • We provide the chairs, couches, towels and oils required
  • Fully accredited Diploma level, enabling you to practice Professionally
  • This course awards 13 CPD points
  • A qualification in Anatomy and Physiology not needed
  • Price includes your Diploma, comprehensive notes, insurance details, tea and coffee during break (please bring your own lunch)
  • Small Friendly and informal classes
  • No more that 8 to a class
  • Individual attention from your tutor

Duration: One Day
Entry Requirement: None
Diploma: Accredited to London Therapists by CMA, IPTI, GHT, GMT  

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Eastern Facial Massage Course

Actually a massage incorporating the neck, face and scalp, Eastern Facial Massage Diploma is exclusive to London Therapists.  It uses complementary techniques drawn from both Indian Face Massage and Japanese Face Massage and when properly administered it improves one’s beauty, removes toxins from the face and balances ki, or life force to improve overall health. 
 
The purpose of Eastern Facial Massage is to work specifically and precisely with the facial meridians and tsubo (acupuncture points) to achieve a balance in the entire facial skin, muscles and internal organs.  An Eastern Facial Massage is easily incorporated into your massage therapy routine. It gently stimulates the nervous system to increase blood and lymph circulation, reduce and prevent wrinkles, repair and balance the condition of the skin, minimize the ageing process, and leave your clients faces looking healthy and feeling great.
 
This unique massage routine will add an Eastern philosophical and technical approach to your facials, and will increase your repertoire of techniques to enable you to effectively treat various facial conditions. Unlike facial surgery, Eastern Facial Massage has no side effects. Anyone from infants to the elderly adult can benefit from it as a very effective method of facial care.
 
An Eastern Facial Massage lasts about 30 minutes.

Course Content

  • Easy and fun to learn
  • We provide the chairs to perform the massage in
  • Fully accredited Diploma level, enabling you to practice Professionally
  • This course awards 13 CPD points
  • A qualification in A&P not required
  • Price includes your Diploma, comprehensive notes, insurance details, tea and coffee during break (please bring your own lunch)
  • Small Friendly and informal classes
  • No more that 8 to a class
  • Individual attention from your tutor

Duration: One Day
Entry Requirement: None
Diploma: Accredited to London Therapists by CMA, IPTI, GHT, GMT  

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Japanese Hand Massage Course

Actually a massage of the arms and hands, Japanese Hand Massage is a unique blend of shiatsu and reflexology.  This massage technique is exclusive to London Therapists - we aim to reintroduce the lost art of hand massage to the therapist’s repertoire!
 
Shiatsu (Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese healing art. It has its roots in ancient Oriental medicine and has evolved from traditional Chinese medicine and Anma, a traditional Japanese form of massage. The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy (Qi in Chinese, Ki in Japanese) flows throughout the body in a series of channels called meridians. For many different reasons Ki can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom. Shiatsu can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health.  Shiatsu for the hands uses touch to affect the flow of Ki in the meridians and techniques include gentle holding and pressing with palms, thumbs and fingers on the meridians. As the quality of the Ki changes, the symptoms associated with an imbalance in the movement of Ki will gradually improve. Shiatsu is a therapy that works on the individual as a complete being - the physical body and also on an emotional and/or mental level.
 
Anyone who has ever experienced a good hand massage will sigh with pleasure at the recollection. Our hands are one of the most overused parts of our body and work very hard, but in general they are sadly neglected.   Even if we visit a salon for a treatment we will often only leave with beautiful nails and will probably have missed one of the greatest little physical luxuries one can experience - a hand massage.  A good hand massage will help tremendously to de-stress your client, open energy channels and create a feeling of well being.

A Japanese Hand Massage lasts about 30 minutes.

Course Content

  • Hygiene, health and Safety
  • Relevant anatomy and Physiology
  • Products and equipment required
  • Consultation procedures
  • Contraindications to treatment
  • Tinting of lashes, brows and eyebrow shaping
  • Aftercare

Duration: One half day
Entry Requirement: None
Diploma: Accredited to London Therapists by CMA, IPTI, GHT, GMT  

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Introduction to Holistic Massage Certificate Course

This introduction course is a Holistic Massage taster, and is designed for anyone from complete novices to professional therapists.  It’s perfect for those who want to learn about the therapy and how to perform the basic movements and sequence without having to commit to a fully accredited qualification.  This course is the ideal springboard should you wish to go on to study Swedish or Holistic full body massage. By the end of this fun and informal day you will be able to perform a confident and effective basic massage routine on your partner, family and friends, and you will be awarded a London Therapists Certificate of Attendance.

Holistic (also known as Swedish) Massage involves the manipulation of the body’s soft tissue (i.e. the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments) using the hands in a gentle, flowing massage technique that uses varying degrees of pressure and stretching movements. It is most commonly used for relaxation, improving well-being and lymphatic drainage.

Course Content

  • Hygiene, health and Safety
  • Relevant anatomy and Physiology
  • Consultation procedures
  • Contraindications to treatment
  • Exfoliation and Tanning (face and body)
  • Aftercare

Duration: One Day or Evening 10-2 or 5-9
Entry Requirement: None
Diploma: Accredited to London Therapists by CMA, IPTI, GHT, GMT  

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