Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.
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Learn the fundamentals of therapeutic massage. Gain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch and the application of oils. An excellent introduction for those of you wishing to develop a new skill as well as for students who wish to continue to one of our accredited courses.
What will we cover?
This course will introduce you to the therapeutic benefits of massage, the value of touch and client handling. Other topics will include: - History of massage - Contra-indications, contra-actions and hygiene - Massage oils - The benefits of the massage strokes to include effleurage, petrissage, percussion and friction movements.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Guide your receiver into a comfortable position in preparation for the treatment - Name some of the contra-indications and contra-actions to massage - List the benefits of massage - Name some of the massage oils used in massage and how they benefit the skin - Perform a safe and effective massage for the back, shoulders, arms, face and neck.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This introductory massage course is designed for beginners or those with limited experience, requiring you to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, and understand handouts
If you have any medical condition, please check with your GP whether it is suitable for you to undertake a bodywork. If needed alternative practical tasks and adjustments may be made where reasonable.
Is there anything else we should know about your health before you enrol for a course? If there is, please contact Health@Citylit.ac.uk.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be guided through the course by way of lectures, small group and pair work. The emphasis will be on practical application. Students will be working with each other giving and receiving massages.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The collage will provide towels, wipes, sanitiser and massage oils. Please bring a notepad and pen.
Please also be aware that personal hygiene is an important aspect to consider when practicing massage as you will be in close contact with other people.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
- ITEC Level 3 Massage Diploma - ITEC Level 3 Complementary therapies Diploma - other Health and Lifestyle courses at City Lit.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
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Hello and welcome to my Bio. My name is Monica Clarke and I have over 20+ years teaching experience in colleges and running my own therapy training school. My qualifications are:- level 3 Diploma massage therapies, Swedish, Reflexology, Indian Head, seated on-site, Hot & Cold Stone. I also have a Diploma in Coaching and providing nutritional advice. I have worked in 5* hotel spas, health exhibitions, community events and self employed in my own clinic and fitness centre. I am passionate about health and fitness for mind and body and you will see that enthusiasm reflected in my teaching when I share my knowledge with you, learning in a safe, calm, relaxed, fun environment. Lessons are joyful, you will feel included, engaged, guided and supported. Everyone is given an opportunity to participate and learn new skills with a flexible teaching style that caters to all abilities. You will be pleasantly surprised how much confidence you will gain in developing new techniques. I love to see people grow and encourage lifelong learning. When not working, I love to travel and enjoy the outdoors, walking, and growing my own fruit and vegetables.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Other topics will include:<br>- History of massage<br>- Contra-indications, contra-actions and hygiene<br>- Massage oils<br>- The benefits of the massage strokes to include effleurage, petrissage, percussion and friction movements.- Guide your receiver into a comfortable position in preparation for the treatment <br>- Name some of the contra-indications and contra-actions to massage<br>- List the benefits of massage<br>- Name some of the massage oils used in massage and how they benefit the skin<br>- Perform a safe and effective massage for the back, shoulders, arms, face and neck.<p> This introductory massage course is designed for beginners or those with limited experience, requiring you to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, and understand handouts</p><p>If you have any medical condition, please check with your GP whether it is suitable for you to undertake a bodywork. 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Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.,<p>Do you want to become a certified NADA ear practitioner?<br>The NADA Protocol is a five-point ear acupuncture treatment that effectively reduces stress and anxiety, chronic pain, symptoms of addiction, supports smoking cessation, weight management and boost overall wellbeing.</p>0000-Available|2026-10-31 00:00:00Learn the fundamentals of therapeutic massage. Gain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch and the application of oils. An excellent introduction for those of you wishing to develop a new skill as well as for students who wish to continue to one of our accredited courses.,<p>The NADA Protocol is an ear acupuncture system originally developed to support recovery from addiction. The process involves the gentle insertion of five sterile needles into specific energetic points in the outer ear. This course will teach you the preparation and safe techniques to administer the protocol with clients within healthcare and community settings.</p>Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.,<p>Do you want to become a certified NADA ear practitioner?<br>The NADA Protocol is a five-point ear acupuncture treatment that effectively reduces stress and anxiety, chronic pain, symptoms of addiction, supports smoking cessation, weight management and boost overall wellbeing.</p>This course will introduce you to the therapeutic benefits of massage, the value of touch and client handling. Other topics will include:<br>- History of massage<br>- Contra-indications, contra-actions and hygiene<br>- Massage oils<br>- The benefits of the massage strokes to include effleurage, petrissage, percussion and friction movements.,<p>• Brief theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine<br>• How the NADA treatment relates to modern issues and your sector of healthcare<br>• Health &amp; Safety - significant time is spent during the course training in health &amp; safety protocols, cross-contamination and client handling etc.<br>• Needling techniques - practical sessions are all closely supervised by a NADA GB trainer<br>• Point location<br>• Client record keeping<br>• Qi Gong energy practice<br>• How to set up the clinic space<br>• Research findings<br>• Certification for students who pass the course<br>• Where to get acupuncture supplies and insurance.</p>- Guide your receiver into a comfortable position in preparation for the treatment <br>- Name some of the contra-indications and contra-actions to massage<br>- List the benefits of massage<br>- Name some of the massage oils used in massage and how they benefit the skin<br>- Perform a safe and effective massage for the back, shoulders, arms, face and neck.,<p>• Become a certified NADA Protocol practitioner<br>• Understand the origins and safe application of the protocol in a variety of settings<br>• Explain the five points, their location on the ear and purpose<br>• Give a safe and effective treatment<br>• Explain the interdependence of the body systems<br>• Use practical and theoretical skills to provide an adapted treatment<br>• Take a client consultation and gather the necessary information to provide a client-specific treatment and aftercare - enhanced interpersonal skills and communication<br>• Recognise when not to massage (knowledge of contra indications)<br>• Understand the concept of contra actions<br>• Compare and differentiate between the different complementary therapies<br>• Have an enhanced understanding of good record keeping and risk assessing<br>Have a good working knowledge of the regulations and legislation to safeguard and implement health and safety within a complementary practice.<br>• How complementary therapists look after themselves and self-reflection<br>• Working with other professionals in a work-based setting.</p><p> This introductory massage course is designed for beginners or those with limited experience, requiring you to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, and understand handouts</p><p>If you have any medical condition, please check with your GP whether it is suitable for you to undertake a bodywork. If needed alternative practical tasks and adjustments may be made where reasonable.</p><p>Is there anything else we should know about your health before you enrol for a course? If there is, please contact Health@Citylit.ac.uk.</p>,<p>This is a stand-alone four-day course certified by NADA GB.<br>You will need to have sufficient literacy, numeracy and ICT skills to complete assignments to the required standard. If you are unsure whether you meet the required standard, please contact the department on Health@citylit.ac.uk.</p><p>You will be guided through the course by way of lectures, small group and pair work. The emphasis will be on practical application. Students will be working with each other giving and receiving massages.</p>,<p>Teaching methods include lectures, discussions, power point presentation, group work, Q&amp;A, role play, demonstrations, practical and pair work.<br>Please note the course involves the handling of acupuncture needles - including insertion and removal.<br>The full four days must be attended.<br>Day four - Assessment Day.</p><p>Some home study may also be required.</p><p>The collage will provide towels, wipes, sanitiser and massage oils. Please bring a notepad and pen.<br><br>Please also be aware that personal hygiene is an important aspect to consider when practicing massage as you will be in close contact with other people.</p>,<p>Practical sessions at college<br>The college will provide acupuncture needles, magnets, wipes, sanitiser for practice in college and for assessment.<br><br>Notepad and pen to be brought by learner to each session.</p>- ITEC Level 3 Massage Diploma<br>- ITEC Level 3 Complementary therapies Diploma <br>- other Health and Lifestyle courses at City Lit.,<p>Expand your skills with other professional practitioner courses such as: Massage, Reflexology, On Site Massage; Indian Head Massage; Lymphatic Drainage Massage; or one of our many CPD courses.</p>Introductory & taster coursesIntroductory & taster coursesMassage & complementary therapiesIntroductory & taster coursesIntroductory & taster coursesconfigurable
