Certificate in Holistic Massage

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN HOLISTIC MASSAGE (SWEDISH)

Course Description

The main aim of Level 3 certificate in Holistic Massage is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide massage treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the massage/Spa industry.

Prerequisite Requirements

The course is designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Course Overview

Course Content

- Consultation techniques – to include understanding the needs of clients and when and whennot to treat them, contra-indications, referral procedures explaining possible contra-actionsand providing aftercare and homecare advice.
- Health, safety and hygiene – contextualised to the environment in which the learner is
- Holistic massage techniques – to include selecting a suitable massage medium for theclient’s skin type, classical massage movements and adapting the treatment to the client’sspecific needs
- Preheat treatments – to include carrying out relevant tests, using products, equipment and techniques to suit client’s treatment needs such , sauna, steam, jet shower and hydrotherapy baths
- The learner will also develop knowledge about current legislation and working practice requirements and client care and communication, which is essential to work and be successful in the industry.
- This qualification also provides:
- The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the massage skills listed above effectively, in particular the anatomy and physiology of the body and common diseases and disorders that may affect when a client should or should not receive treatment
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of complementary therapies
- Knowledge and understanding of professional conduct and business awareness in a complementary therapies context
- Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a massage setting such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving
- Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as an holistic massage
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