Holistic Health & Beauty Specialist Diploma

Core Modules

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Swedish Body Massage
• Practice Management
• Chinese Medicine
• Nutrition Workshop

Subject Specific Modules

Oriental Holistic Massage and Chinese Medicine

Indian Head Massage
This popular therapy is used to alleviate stress and tension in the head, neck, face and shoulders and it is an ideal introduction for clients who do not want – or cannot receive – body massage. The skills learned in this module can be used alone or with other massage treatments.

Facial Massage, Skin and Eye Care Treatments
Skin types, cleansing and toning; facial massage; heat and masks; eyelash and eyebrow treatments, contraindications and patch testing.

Manicure and Pedicure and Makeup
Nails, growth, disease and problems; tools, materials and ingredients; buffing and varnishing; client care; hand and arm massage; pedicure and specialised treatments; repairs and artificial nails; makeup for different skin types, tones and shapes; special occasion makeup.

Waxing
Type of wax; suitability; equipment, tools and materials; treatable areas, client care, treatment plans, contraindications and hygiene; ingrowing hairs and hair growth patterns; tanning; sugaring; case studies.

On-Site Massage

• Pressure point techniques
• Massage in offices, exhibitions and restricted spaces
• Combining classical movements with Shiatsu

Weekly college attendance

Full-time study equates to three to four days per week and part time is anything from one day per week. Most courses can be studied in a flexible way.

Study Days

75 days studied three days a week for three terms.