Learn Professional Massage and also Aromatherapy at the same time!
Just TWO places left on March course!

The Aromatherapy Massage Diploma is designed so that you can become qualified in the art of Massage using essential (aromatherapy) oils. This will enhance any treatment.

You can combine learning a professional massage with the added benefit of becoming a professional aromatherapist who can safely blend powerful and fragrant oils (called a prescription) to treat a wide range of physical and emotional problems – so you will have a choice to personalize each massage to your client by either giving them a massage or an aromatherapy massage (which you can charge more for).

You will be able to make a personal prescription of oils for each client – you can use this unique blend on your client when you massage with the added bonus of being able to give (or sell to) your client this same prescription in creams, lotions and oil bases to take home to use in between treatments to help with:

• Stress and anxiety related problems
• Muscular and rheumatic pains
• Digestive disorders
• PMT and menopausal complaints
• Skin problems, and many more......

Acupressure and lymphatic drainage techniques are included in the massage to aid toxin removal and deeper relaxation.

There is no aromatherapy theory exam – we can therefore concentrate on producing confident and competent therapists who come to love this therapy – enjoy mixing the oils and practice professionally when they leave. There is a practical exam with an ITEC examiner.

Small classes of 10 students.

 Specific details on the new ITEC QCF Aromatherapy Diploma Course:

The syllabus includes:

• History & definition of Aromatherapy
• Classical movements involved in body Massage
• Massage sequence, and physical and psychological benefits
• Study of 42 essential oils
• Extraction, countries of origin, therapeutic properties, use care and storage of essential oils, resins and absolutes
• Routes into the body for essential oils
• Blending and percentage guidelines
• Simple Botany/Chemicals of oils
• Skin care
• Treatment of specific diseases and disorders either using essential oils with massage and/or giving clients products you have blended yourself with cream/lotion/oil bases
• Holistic consultation and the therapeutic relationship
• Stress management
• Introduction to other therapies
• Importance of nutrition
• Professional presentation/promotion
• Code of Ethics and Practice

Students have video links to see the tutor demonstrating the massage so you can practice in between classes with complete confidence!

Practical Examination: 45 minute treatment and 3 oral questions with ITEC external examiner

Assignment: Research and present fifteen Essential Oils of your choice.

Case Studies: 40 treatments The case studies may include 9 treatments using other methods of application i.e., inhalation, compresses, clay work etc. We have worked this out to be between 1-2 treatments per week and the course has been structured for you to do these in a timely fashion – i.e. not rushed!

Jackie advises that you don't buy any equipment until advised. The information given here is a guide for you only.

If you have no previous qualification in therapies, there is also a Business Assignment, Health and Safety Assignment and Principles and Practice of Therapies assignment.

• The course book: Introduction to Aromatherapy Massage by Louise Tucker which you will need to purchase beforehand
• You will be given a ring binder with your course information/handouts and homework neatly arranged with dividers
• Video footage of the treatment is freely available to students to give complete reassurance in between classes
• Students are required to bring 1 bath sheet, 3 bath towels, 2 hand towels (specific supplier), antiseptic hand wash gel with pump top action, and a fob watch (Argos sell them for about £5), micropore tape, dressing gown and slippers (or flip flops)
• You will be using the school's oils, couch roll etc in the classroom so you don't need to bring any. You will need oils for your home use for case studies and practice treatments and we will advise you on this
• To create a professional atmosphere female students are required to wear black top supplied by the school for £10, black trousers and 'full shoes'.
• You will have access to the Forum on our website and when you start the course you will be given a password to get into the Students section where you can download loads of information to aid your studies – master documents, all ITEC documents, example case study etc – lots of help to support you
• A library of aromatherapy books are available for the students to borrow for additional research and background reading

Small classes of 10 students.

Lorraine Tosh is looking forward to welcoming you to her class
It could soon be you giving this wonderful massage

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Please click here for course dates, fees or here for our application form - we look forward to meeting you soon!

Extra Costs Associated with the Course:
(but please dont buy anything until advised)

Books:    Aromatherapy book by Louise Tucker £17
               Massage book by Louise Tucker can be purchased second hand from Amazon
               for a few pence - a new one is about £14
               The Anatomy & Physiology book and workbook are £25 for both
               only required if you are also doing this course at the same time              
               Business book is around £6
Towels:  Jackie will advise on the supplier etc and they will cost you about £30
Couch:    For home practice. We will give you advice on this - the cost is anything from £80
Uniform: School polo top is £10, Students supply their own black trousers and shoes
Oils:        You will need just a few to start with as you use the schools oils in class, but
               we will give you advice on professional suppliers and you can either buy a range
               of oils or build up gradually.
               

Student Insurance: Students join the Complementary Therapists Association for free and are advised to obtain insurance from them for their case studies (£30) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (£25)

A first aid certificate should be obtained from a recognised body before the end of all the professional courses (costs about £30)