Aims:
To develop a range of skills in therapeutic massage and be able to respond to a client’s expressed needs.
To recognise opportunities for and limitations to practice.
To develop an awareness of issues of health and disease (physical and mental) pregnancy, disability, etc. in relation to the application of therapeutic massage.
To explore and discuss the environment and conditions for massage.
To develop an ethical, legal and professional basis for the use of therapeutic massage.
To explore the physical, mental, emotions and spiritual effects of therapeutic massage, both theoretically and experientially.
To develop a knowledge and awareness of soft tissue characteristics as they relate to therapeutic massage.
To explore the use of touch as therapy e.g. in comparison of different forms of therapeutic bodywork.
To evaluate the use of touch e.g. discussion and debate of touch across culture, race, age and gender.
To review the historical foundations of therapeutic massage.
To develop an awareness of current research in therapeutic massage.
To explore and practice related techniques e.g. relaxation techniques, earthling and cantering techniques, self-help massage techniques.
To develop an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical requirements of practice.
Students must hold a recognised qualification in Anatomy & Physiology or work towards this diploma in conjunction with taking the Practician Diploma Therapeutic Massage.
Students will be assessed by means of:
- Full attendance of the course
- Continual assessment through assignments and practical sessions
- Completed case studies/personal massage log
- A final practical exam
Prices 2008-2009
Therapeutic Massage £975 ex. VAT
Business Module * £245 ex. VAT
First Aid * £80 ex. VAT
CPD £80 ex. VAT
(* included in Aromatherapy & Massage Diploma)
