Holistic Therapeutic Massage

Simonetta Logan MTI
Ken Fisher B.Sc (Hons)

 

Content (click here for Introductory Weekends)

We teach classic Swedish Massage, in such a way that you learn to work intuitively, listening through your hands. This ensures that by the end of the course, your massage perfectly suits your client's needs. Each day begins with Tai Qi so you learn the most effective, comfortable massage stance and posture.

A solid grounding in physiology, anatomy and pathology underpins the course work so that you understand the benefits of massage and the reasons for contra-indications. This is the part of the course that can seem intimidating. We find people learn best when they are having fun so we make sure that you enjoy it with games, quizzes, drawing and role play

As you become more confident you learn specific pain-relieving techniques including work on the myofascia, neuromuscular techniques and stretching. You are taught how to work with the breath to deepen clients' relaxation and acceptance of the massage.

You will be instructed in the skill of taking a detailed case history so that a thorough assessment is made of your client's requirements and any underlying problems brought to their attention. Clients can then take their own part in their healing process.

We also cover;

  • developmental supervision,
  • ethics, boundaries and referral
  • draping the client
  • room, table preparation and hygiene
  • how to start up in professional practice and get new clients

You will be asked to complete and write up forty client sessions over the course.
You must also write a critical analysis of ten sessions of received massages, two of which must be professional. There will be written homework each weekend and assessments to help you focus your learning.

You should expect to be doing approximately six to eight hours written work and massage practice each week throughout the course. 

We include a certificated First Aid course, valid for three years.

"I have great respect for the quality of work they are looking to pass on and that is why I was drawn to this course, for exactly this experience. Working more deeply with people is my aim...not just to rub the surface."
Erin Scrutton - Kinesiology Therapist

Working with intuition
Our criteria for students are that they have insight and are prepared to work on themselves. They should be sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of others and able to communicate emotionally and verbally.

We encourage and teach you how to be aware of your own physical feelings and how they may relate to your emotions. This helps you to understand your own emotional process so that your work becomes more authentic and empathetic.

"Simonetta taught this detailed massage course with endless enthusiasm, professionalism and also wonder at the intricacies of the human body and more than this, I was invited to explore how touch impacts on all aspects of our well-being, beyond only the physical dimension."
Cath Heneghan - Mental Health Worker

We teach you basic listening skills, introducing exercises that increase your self-awareness and sensitivity to the feelings of others.

An introduction is made to energy healing, further developing your intuition. This assists your understanding of the physiology of the emotions.

Supervised practical sessions
The emphasis is on experiential learning and students learn by peer practice. During the course, when you are ready, you undertake work on clients in an external clinical environment. This takes place under supervision and is a great help to build confidence and professionalism.

“Simonetta and Ros make a brilliant teaching duo who bring along enthusiasm, skill and experience as well as big laughs to this thoroughly layered and informative diploma. I've learnt so much and cannot wait to get out into the professional world to use the skills I've been taught."
Diana Best - Research Assistant

Professional Qualification
The course leads to the Diploma in Holistic Therapeutic Massage for successful graduates. You will gain the knowledge, experience and qualifications needed to start your own professional massage practice. On graduation you can register with the Massage Training Institute, entitling you to inclusion on their practitioner list. You will also have access to the Institute’s insurance scheme with Balens' complementary therapist's insurers.

Required Course Books
Please click here to see or order course books.

 

 

Fees

Our early-bird booking fee is £1300, if paid in full on or before the start of the course. The fee is payable as follows (cheques payable to School of Holistic Therapy);

  • £300 deposit refundable up to one month before the start date, once accepted on course
  • £1000 paid on or before the start of the course

If you wish to pay by instalments, the fee is £1500, payable as follows;

  • £300 deposit (conditions as above)
  • 4 x £300, post dated cheques please, which will be cashed on each of the first four weekends of the course   

The course fee includes:

  • All tuition fees
  • Course workbook
  • MTI Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology text book
  • Students' on-going support and supervision throughout the course
  • External clinic sessions
  • External First Aid course, valid for three years

Classes will take place over ten monthly weekends. Classes consist of between twelve and eighteen students to ensure each one receives individual attention. 
                                                                                             
Diploma dates starting January 2011 to November 2011.  

15/16 

January
12/13

February
12/13 March
19/10 April
7/8 May
4/5 June
2/3 July
3/4 September
8 /9 October
29/30 October

  

Venue:
The Gillis Centre
100 Strathearn Road 
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

BOOK HERE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Phone 0131 553 3331/07843 426381 or email info@holistic-school.com 

 

Weekend Introduction to Holistic Therapeutic Massage

This weekend workshop is an introduction to our Diploma Course. It is also open to anyone wishing to spend an enjoyable, relaxing weekend learning a new skill. Book with a friend and pay half price (£50).

You will learn;

  • the fundamental techniques and benefits of Swedish Massage
  • how to give and receive a relaxing massage
  • how massage affects the body's stress response
  • when to avoid massage

If you are thinking about a career in massage, this introduction will help you decide if our Diploma Course is the way forward for you. You will have the opportunity to meet the course tutors as well as past and prospective students.

A certificate of attendance is available to evidence Continuing Professional Development training for therapists, health professionals, etc. Please note this certificate does not entitle you to work professionally.

Places can be booked now on receipt of £50 deposit, refundable up to one month prior to the weekend. If you want to book with a friend at half price, please click on DEPOSIT as well as FULL PAYMENT on the booking page to pay the total of £150.

Edinburgh: 25/26 September 2010

Venue: The Gillis Centre
100 Strathearn Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

       Fee: £100

 

BOOK HERE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Phone 0131 553 3331/07843 426381 or email info@holistic-school.com