The distance learning Holistic Massage course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Holistic Massage home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.
Once you have registered on the distance education Holistic Massage course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.
Put briefly, holistic massage is a type of tissue manipulation that has been in use and developed over thousands of years.
It uses the hands, parts of the body or mechanical means to actually manipulate the softer tissues within the body e.g.: the skin, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It has been used throughout time to promote relaxation, to aid the stimulation and rehabilitation of the entire body.
This course aims to teach the student all the relevant techniques and tools that can be used in holistic massage to ensure that they are able to treat the entire client, not just the symptom. This contrasts with the Western approach of just alleviating the symptoms using medicine and invasive procedures.
Course Syllabus
Lesson 1
Massage
History
Effects
The Holistic Approach
Lesson 2
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Diseases and Disorders
Lesson 3
Contra-indications
Cautions
Intregal Biology
Lesson 4
Massage Techniques
Massage Mediums
Patch Testing
Lesson 5
Preparing to Treat
Creating the Correct Environment
Consultation
A Complete Massage Treatment
Treatment Sequence Order
Client Care
Lesson 6
Hygiene Procedures
After Care
Reactions to Treatment
Evaluating and Reviewing Treatment
Lesson 7
Applicable Legislation
Consent to Treatment
Other Therapies that can be used with Hot Stone Massage
Lesson 8
First Aid Emergencies
First Aid Training Providers
Life Saving Procedures
The Recovery Position
CPR
Choking
Heart Attacks
Shock
Allergic Reactions
Bleeding
Wounds
Nose Bleeds
Breathing Difficulties
Poisoning
Insect Stings
Epileptic Fit
Blood Sugar Levels
Burns
Strains and Sprains
Panic Attacks
Dizziness
Migraine
The First Aid Box
The Accident Book
Lesson 9
Positive Endings
Referring On
Ethics and Professionalism
Client Confidentiality
Record Keeping/Data Protection
Palliative Care
Lesson 10
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Alexander Technique
Aromatherapy
Bach Flower Remedies
Biodynamic Tissue Salts
Bowen Technique
Chiropractic
Colour Therapy
Crystal Therapy
Ear Candling
Herbalism
Homeopathy
Indian Head Massage
Iridology
Kinesiology
Meditation
Osteopathy
Reflexology
Reiki
Shiatsu
Stone Therapy
Yoga
Lesson 11
Finding Premises versus Working from Home
Accounting
The Law and You
Finding Clients
Advertising and Marketing.
Getting Clients
Expanding your Business
Continuing Professional Development
Conclusion
Lesson 12
Case Studies
Supplements
Reading List
Qualifications
Qualification 1: Holistic Massage Diploma
Holistic Massage Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
Study Options
This course is currently only available to be studied via the traditional paper-based method.
Fees
Cash Price
Deposit
Installments
No of Payments
£285.00
£60.00
£25.00
9
The total amount payable over the term's period, is
no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR
= 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly
team of administrators and course advisors who offer
sound and professional guidance and advice when you
need it. This ensures that you will never feel
neglected and that you will always succeed!
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete
the course is: 120 hrs.
Additional Information
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support
Optional Qualification
Diploma after optional practical training
Related Courses
Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
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Aroma Stress - Stress is singularly the greatest cause of ill-health in our society. It is important to realise that however well you appear to cope with everyday life, you will experience stress to some degree. Moderate amounts are ... Read More »
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All essential oils are antiseptic and have different effects - some ... Read More »
Autogenic Training - Autogenic training can be defined as a technique of medical therapy designed to exert a normalising influence upon mental and bodily functions.
By the late 1920s, Schulz had evolved the six standard psycho-physiological exercises of autogenic ... Read More »
Ayurveda - A Foundation - Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine -a combination of science and philosophy which details the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components necessary for holistic health.
The fundamental belief of Ayurveda is that everything within the ... Read More »
