Course overview
Ideal for complete beginners or those beauty therapists looking to expand their skill set and services. Study the techniques and theory for Body Massage, Bamboo Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Hot Stone Massage. Body massage therapy is a massage that is soothing, relaxing, or stimulating for both the body and mind. Manipulation of the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue are initiated to aid in the healing process and promote relaxation and well-being. Meanwhile, warm bamboo massage involves using heated bamboo rods of various sizes to knead and roll out knots and relax tense muscles. It is hugely popular in Europe, Asia, and the USA. It combines the traditional benefits of massage with the comforting synergy of heated wooden rods and is the perfect massage to counter the effects of stress, tension, and lack of rest.
You will be able to perform a warm bamboo massage using wonderful deep tissue techniques effectively and safely upon successful completion of this course. Indian head massage is a relaxing holistic treatment that uses acupressure massage on the head, face, neck, and shoulders. It aims to rebalance your body’s energies and is a brilliant treatment for all holistic therapists to offer to their clients. You will learn about chakras and auras, understand the procedure of the Indian head massage, and gain knowledge of the necessary aftercare. Hot stone massage therapy promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body. Our Hot Stone Massage diploma teaches some of the most amazing techniques in the industry allowing the opportunity to offer Hot Stone Massage services to new and existing clients.
As a very popular therapy, our course teaches you the massage techniques required to provide this specialist massage which uses smooth heated stones. You will learn the routine and method of hot stone massage, understand the stones used for the therapy and study the spiritual effects of the massage. Learn how to recognise your client’s needs and treat them appropriately, adapting the techniques to suit them. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will receive an accredited diploma from ABT and IPHM. You are also eligible to apply for professional insurance.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
Once enrolled, you can start at any time and have as much time as you need to complete the course. You can access the materials at any time and refer back to them whenever you need to.
Entry requirements
You are not required to have any previous knowledge or experience to enrol on this course. However, you must be 18 or over to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Dedicated learner services
- Specialist tutor support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
Assessment
With each unit, you will have an online video to watch through. After you have watched the video, there will be a multiple-choice quiz for you to complete. Once you have completed the questions with the pass mark, the next unit will become available for you to study.
You can take the multiple-choice questions as many times as you need and support from your tutor is given.
Delivery
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be sent online, so receiving your materials is easy. You will also receive tutor support online via the portal, so help is only a click away. Your assignments are submitted online.
Subjects
- Personal standards and practice
- Hygiene
- Effective communication with clients
- Business promotion
- Preparation of the work area
- Health and safety legislation
- Insurance
- Being effective at work
- Promoting products and services
- Retail specific legislation
- Reception duties
- Taking payments and methods
- Hair structure and removal
- Cells and tissues
- The skin
- The skeletal system
- The muscular system
- Blood and the heart
- The lymphatic system
- The systems
- Anatomy of the eye
- Skin types
- Skin diseases and disorders
- Introduction
- Equipment and products
- Movements, contra-indications and contra-actions
- Routine
- Personal standards and practice
- Hygiene
- Effective communication with clients
- Business promotion
- Preparation of the work area
- Health and safety legislation
- Insurance
- Being effective at work
- Promoting products and services
- Retail specific legislation
- Reception duties
- Taking payments and methods
- Hair structure and removal
- Cells and tissues
- The skin
- The skeletal system
- The muscular system
- Blood and the heart
- The lymphatic system
- The systems
- Anatomy of the eye
- Skin types
- Skin diseases and disorders
- Introduction to body massage
- Effects of massage
- Massage routine and aftercare
- Personal standards and practice
- Hygiene
- Effective communication with clients
- Business promotion
- Preparation of the work area
- Health and safety legislation
- Insurance
- Being effective at work
- Promoting products and services
- Retail specific legislation
- Reception duties
- Taking payments and methods
- Hair structure and removal
- Cells and tissues
- The skin
- The skeletal system
- The muscular system
- Blood and the heart
- The lymphatic system
- The systems
- Anatomy of the eye
- Skin types
- Skin diseases and disorders
- Introduction
- Hygiene
- Benefits
- The stones
- The spiritual effects
- Contra-indications
- The routine
- Contra-actions and aftercare
- Personal standards and practice
- Hygiene
- Effective communication with clients
- Business promotion
- Preparation of the work area
- Health and safety legislation
- Insurance
- Being effective at work
- Promoting products and services
- Retail specific legislation
- Reception duties
- Taking payments and methods
- Hair structure and removal
- Cells and tissues
- The skin
- The skeletal system
- The muscular system
- Blood and the heart
- The lymphatic system
- The systems
- Anatomy of the eye
- Skin types
- Skin diseases and disorders
- Introduction to Indian head massage
- Contra-indications and equipment
- Chakras and auras
- Preparation and procedure
- Contra-actions and aftercare
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