Holistic Therapeutic Massage Diploma
Simonetta Logan MTI, GCMT, CNHC
Ken Fisher BSc (Hons), Cert.Ed., Dip. Ed.
Course Content
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
- listening skills
- draping the client
- room, table preparation and hygiene
- how to start up in professional practice and get new clients
- 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 confidence, knowledge, experience and qualifications needed to start your own professional massage practice.
Massage practitioners are being increasingly employed in leisure centres, hospitals, hospices, voluntary organisations and in large corporations. An advantage is that you work hours to suit yourself, full or part-time.
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.
Click here to download the study guide which tells you everything you need to know about the Diploma Course.
How to Apply
Payment of a £300 deposit will reserve your place on the course.
We also ask all prospective students to contact us to arrange an informal interview with Simonetta. This is simply to ensure that the course will properly meet your needs, and of course the deposit is fully refundable if it doesn't seem like a good idea for you to join this particular course.
You can contact her to arrange this on 07843 426381 or info@holistic-school.com.
Please arrange your interview as soon as you can, as places on the course are limited.
Fees
Course fees can be paid securely by credit card online, or by posting a cheque made out to "School of Holistic Therapy" and sent to us at 7/18 Portland Gardens, Edinburgh EH6 6NQ
Our standard inclusive course fee is £1,300 to be paid in full by the course start date.
You can save 10% of the course fee by paying in full one month before the course start date. This reduces the course cost to £1,170.
A deposit of £300 will secure your place, subject to interview.
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Early Bird Payment Schedule: |
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Payable immediately. This secures your place subject to interview |
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£870 final payment |
To be received by 1st June 2012 |
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Standard Payment Schedule: |
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Payable immediately. This secures your place subject to interview |
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| £1,000 final payment | To be received by 30th June 2012 |
If you wish to pay by instalments, the total 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 Course Dates October 2012 to June 2013.
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June/July |
| 4/5 |
August |
| 1/2 | September |
| 6/7 | October |
| 3/4 | November |
| 1/2 | December |
| 2/3 | February |
| 2/3 | March |
| 6/7 | April |
| 4/5 | May |
Venue:
The Gillis Centre
100 Strathearn Road
Edinburgh
EH9 1BB
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Phone 0131 553 3331/07843 426381 or email info@holistic-school.com