Course details

Holistic Massage has been used for thousands of years as a simple and effective method of attaining & maintaining good health. Massage has been incorporated into many health systems and is the basis and foundation skills of any massage therapist. The Holistic Massage course will give you all of the classical massage movements as well as the underpinning knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology.

Students who wish to develop their skills to include the more specialised application of sports massage may study the ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage concurrently with this course.

Qualifications Gained

  • ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage

Entry Requirements

  • Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course Content Modules

  • The concept & history of massage
  • You will find out about the physiological & psychological effects of massage whilst learning how to select the correct medium and treatment plan for a client
  • You will learn to master through guidance & practice the 10 classical massage movements that include effleurage, petrissage, kneading & frictions, hacking, cupping, beating, pounding, tapotement & vibrations
  • The Anatomy & Physiology section of this course gives you the underpinning knowledge for all further learning in the various therapies and includes the four major & four minor systems of the body.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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