Holistic Massage

Put briefly, holistic massage is a type of tissue manipulation that has been in use and developed over thousands of years.

About Holistic Massage

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 holistic massage 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.

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

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Holistic Massage Diploma

Holistic Massage Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 3 Holistic Massage Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.

To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.

For more information on this award, click here

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 Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

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.

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: 110 hrs.