Holistic Massage Diploma

Holistic Massage

In a nutshell: massage is the manipulation of soft tissue.

As a tool for healing, massage probably dates back to prehistoric times. The earliest reference recorded was before 2500BC, in the ‘Nei Ching' which is a Chinese medical text. The term ‘massage' can be traced from the Greek word ‘masso', which means ‘to knead'.

Massage is well known for how it can positively affect the wellbeing of an individual through relaxation of both the mind and the muscles. In addition it can have a beneficial effect on the circulation, respiratory functioning, the nervous system, the lymphatic system, digestive organs, joint mobility and the skin. Various techniques are used including: effleurage, petrissage, frictions, vibrations and tapotement.

Holistic Massage aims to treat the individual as a whole, so that the massage is chosen and applied specifically for the individual in view of their physical, emotional and spiritual state.

Diploma courses

Learn how to be a massage therapist who is confident in the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge required to be able to practise professionally, and give a massage that is relevant to the client's needs.

What is covered on the course?

• Full body, head and face massage
• Massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration, passive joint manipulation and deep tissue/advanced massage
• Massage oils and their therapeutic use
• Benefits and contraindications of massage
• History of massage
• Communication skills
• Taking case histories and treatment planning and giving aftercare advice
• Postural assessment
• Clinic sessions: experience working with 'real' clients
• Client care and hygiene
• Professionalism and ethics
• Posture, movement and looking after yourself
• Awareness of the human energy field, holism and mind, body, spirit links
• Stress management and relaxation
• Setting up a massage practice: starting out, marketing, financial and legal aspects of business
• Structure and functions all the systems of the body: skeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestion, urinary and reproductive
• Pathologies and their relevance to massage
• Appointed Person's First Aid qualification

Holistic Massage Diploma (weekend course)

Accredited by MTI (Massage Training Institute) and ITEC (International Therapies Examination Council).

The MTI is the only accrediting board that specialises in Holistic Massage, and ITEC is the largest examining board in this field.

How long is the course?

The Diploma consists of 22 days training over about 9 months, covering anatomy, physiology, pathology, first aid and the theory and practice of holistic massage.

Dates

6 and 7 March
27 and 29 March
24 and 25 April
8 and 9 May
29 and 30 May
19 and 20 June
10 and 11 July
31 July and 1 August
28 and 29 August
18 and 19 September
9 and 10 October

About the coursework and exams

• The coursework consists of set homework on anatomy, physiology, and pathology, massage theory, massage practice and case studies.
• The minimum number of home-study massage hours (including case studies) is 40 given treatments and 10 hours received treatments.
• The MTI exam: there are 2 parts to the exam: the theory which is 3 hours long and consists of short answer questions, brief essays and labelling diagrams; and the practical which consists of 45 minutes working with a client taking a case history, giving a massage relevant to their needs and aftercare advice.
• The ITEC exam: there are 2 parts to the exam - the theory which consists of 3 x 1 hour multiple choice papers on anatomy/physiology/pathology, holistic massage, business/professional conduct, and a 45 minute practical exam.
• Students can choose whether to sit the MTI or the ITEC exam, and it is possible to sit both (additional exam fee is required in this case).

Who is the course for?

• Individuals looking for a change in career
• People who want a sound addition to their existing career
• Practitioners of other therapies wishing to broaden existing skills and knowledge base
• Anyone with an interest in helping others
• For anyone who ultimately aims to be an Aromatherapist or Sports Massage Therapist

What's included?

• Comprehensive course manual
• Exam fee
• First Aid qualification
• Massage tables, couch roll, bolsters, trolley and oils are provided for classroom use
• Light refreshments at break time
• Excellent level of support and guidance both during and between class sessions

What else?

• You'll receive a high level of massage therapy training
• You‘ll know how to give a holistic massage that is tailored for each client
• The theory is integrated with the practical
• Enhanced individual guidance, attention and personal feedback due to excellent student to teacher ratio
• Career Development Loans may be available
• Central London location

Venue

Moving Arts Base, London

Course cost

1,895 GBP (Required deposit: 200 GBP)