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Short course

In Northwood

£ 95 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Location

    Northwood

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Warm Bamboo Massage Therapy is the latests treatment to take the West by storm. Unique, highly beneficial and fun to give as well as receive, no wonder it is so appealing to both the therapists and the clients!

Warm bamboo massage can we carried out on the whole body including the face. It involves the use of warm bamboo tools of varying lengths and diameter to roll, knead and relax muscles with numerous deep tissue and acupressure techniques. While increasing the circulation and imrpving lymphatic drainage it eases the sore muscles and promotes relaxation.

It can be carried out on a massage table or seated making it a flexible as well as posrtables treatment suitable even for mobile therapists. The equipment is light and easy to carry and the bamboo tools are easy to heat up.

Bamboo has been used in China for over 5000 years. Accordingly to th Traditional Chinese Medicine the leaves eliminate heat and phlegm; the root can stimulate th viral forces, quench thirst, and promote lactation. Bamboo cupping jars were also used by the Chinese doctors.

Did you know?
Bamboo symbolizes suppleness and resilience, straightforwardness and simplicity. It is also believed to be 'the good luck plant'.

An added benefit for you as the practitioner is that using the bamboo sticks helps to reduce stress and strain on your hands and fingers while still allowing for deeply penetrating techniques to underlying layers of tissue using only a minimal amount of physical exertion.

As therapists and clinets search for new approaches to massage therapy, bamboo massage may be at the forefront, offering a unique solution: a combination of techniques that not only makes use of renewable and sustainable resource, but also reconnects us with ancient approaches.

Be one of the first therapists in the UK to offer this hugely beneficial treatment.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Northwood (Middlesex)
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Post Graduate Medical Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, HA6 2RN

Start date

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About this course


This course will help you learn new massage skills and add new service to your existing range of treatments.


This workshop is open to qualified massage therapists wishing to add a new type of massage to their repertoire.

Open to qualified Massage Therapists


On receiving your request, we will email you full course details, dates and prices.

To book your place please contact the Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine by e-mail: info@mscm.biz or call us on: 020 8429 2895.

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Sarah

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12/10/2008
What I would highlight: I feel very confident to continue on to my next course in the knowledge. Have all the necessary basics to keep on.
What could be improved: No complaints
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Massage Therapy
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Massage Techniques
  • Massage skills
  • Health Care
  • Bamboo Massage
  • Medicine
  • Aromatherapy oils
  • Alternative Health
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Alternative Therapy

Teachers and trainers (1)

MSCM Tutor

MSCM Tutor

Tutor

Course programme


During the course we will cover:


  • Historical and modern uses of bamboo
  • History of the bamboo massage
  • Benefits of Warm Bamboo Massage
  • Piezoelectric and Pyroelectric effects of the Warm Bamboo Massage
  • Equipment and safety precautions
  • Warm Bamboo Massage and hygiene
  • Consultation for Warm Bamboo Massage
  • Types of movements used in Warm Bamboo Massage
    • Circles • Criss-Cross Fibre • Effleurage • Fanning • Kneading • Long Half Roll • Long Static Glide • Pivoting • Rolling • Rolling Pin • Rowing • Sea-Saw • Short Static Glide • Static Compression • Tapotement • Vibration
  • Full Warm Bamboo Massage routine
  • Possible side-effects of the Warm Bamboo Massage and after care advice
  • Equipment cleansing and care

Course fees include:

All class tuition
A comprehensive course manual
An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
5 cpd points

Warm Bamboo Massage

£ 95 + VAT