Chinese Body Massage Professional Accredited Diploma Course

Chinese Body Massage

Brief Description

Learn the basics to the art of tui na (Chinese massage). This wonderful treatment uses a combination of acupressure, massage and working with the meridians to assist in stimulating and unblocking the ‘life force energies’ to restore good health and harmony in the body. Beginners Level.

Course Accreditation

The Guild of Beauty Therapists ()

ABT Insurance ()

The Complementary Medicine Association ()

Professional Beauty ()

Course Criteria

· Theory to be studied at home using our training manual before attending the practical training (if applicable)

· Question paper to test you on your understanding of the training manual to be submitted before attending the practical training. Some research may be required to complete the questions (if applicable)

· Practical hands on training including assessment (unless home study option is selected)

· 2 Case studies to be submitted before certificate is issued

Course Benefits

· Fully Accredited Diploma level, enabling you to practice professionally.

· Courses are recognised and insurable.

· Home Study Pack - A detailed Course training workbook emailed to you before course, providing plenty of scope for both pre and post course study. Case studies may also be required to complete your training.

· Practical demonstrations and teaching of the treatment are broken down into easy to learn sections.

· Small class sizes & one to one training available

· CPD Points (Continuing Professional Development Points) awarded on each course.

· Tutors are experienced and passionate about what they do

· Anatomy and physiology, relevant to the course, is covered in the training manual (including colourful diagrams)

· Fun, friendly & informal training environment.

· Included is your Diploma, comprehensive training manual, insurance details, Health & Safety and tea, coffee and water during the break (please bring your own lunch/snacks)

· Couches, chairs, cushions and products required for the training are supplied unless stated otherwise. You will be required to bring towels for your own use.

What to bring to the training day

· The Training Manual

· 2 large towels & 2 hand towels

· A packed lunch

· A bottle of water

· Socks or slippers for comfort and hygiene purposes

· Hair band for long hair

· It is advisable not to wear jewellery to the practical training

· You may wear uniform to the practical training, but it is not essential

· Notepad and pen

· Test answer paper (if not already submitted)

· Your medical disclaimer form (if not already submitted)

About Chinese Body Massage

Chinese Massage is part of the ancient healing arts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and dates back as far as 2300bc. Chinese Massage is known as ‘Tui Na’ which means (Tui) “Push” & (Na) “Grasp”. It can be done on clients clothed or on bare skin.

Chinese massage works on the following principles:

ØIt effects the Chi (Energy)

ØIt uses special Chinese Massage strokes

ØIt works and massages the meridians

ØIt uses acupressure on specific points to treat illness.

ØDiagnosis can be made through the use of Chinese Medicine and then treated with specific massage strokes and acupressure.

Chi (Qi)

Chi (Qi) is the Chinese word for ‘Energy’. The energy, or Chi, runs through meridians in the body in a harmonious way, when healthy. During illness, the Chi runs too fast, or slow causing the meridians to become blocked.

Course Content

· Working Hygienically

· Health & Safety

· Insurance

· Professional Ethics

· About holistic therapies

· Consultation

· Case study guidance

· Recommended Reading

· Massage – the effects and benefits of

· Preparation for treatment

· Contra-Indications

· After Care Advice

· Equipment & products

· Anatomy & Physiology

· The history

· The benefits of the treatment

· The Meridians

· About Yin & Yang

· And more …

Resources required to complete the training

· You will require all relevant equipment and products in order to practice your skills at home as well as completing your case studies. A list of recommended equipment and products are supplied within the training manual.

· All equipment and products are supplied during your practical training unless otherwise stated.

· You will be required to print off your training manual and bring with you to the practical training. If you are unable to do this a printed copy can be posted to you for an additional £7 (A printed copy of the training manual is not included in the training price)

· It is recommended that you purchase a text book, in addition to the training manual, for future reference from our recommended reading list supplied within our training manual.