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. You will be able to work with a variety of fellow participants of varying ages, backgrounds, gender and abilities. The emphasis will be on practical application. Students will be working with each other giving and receiving massages. Massage couches will be provided by the College. There will be no written assignment.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need to bring with you to class the following items: - Pen and paper - Three large bath sheets/ towels (one to lie on, two to cover) - One hand towel - Antiseptic or antibacterial wet wipes (for cleaning hands) - Base oil for massage such as sweet almond oil or grape seed oil. Please choose a base oil that is suitable for your skin type and one that you are happy to have applied to your body. If you are allergic to nuts choose an oil that is not nut-based.
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.
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.
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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.
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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