The Massage course will cover the following:

Understanding the basic functions of the body, the different systems of the body i.e.. Skeletal, circulatory etc. You will learn the classical movements of effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, vibration, wringing, hacking and cupping. You will then learn to perform a classic Swedish massage, along with the remedial uses, the physiological and psychological effects of massage.
This will be completed with tuition encompassing contra-indications, health and safety, product knowledge and client aftercare. 
You will also complete an anatomy and physiology module.

No experience is necessary

• Origins and history of the ancient art of Indian head massage, the culture and spirituality of the treatment.
• Benefits of the treatment.
• In depth client consultations and contra indications to the treatment.
• health and safety
• Demonstration and practical teaching of the massage techniques covering the back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face.
• Classifications of massage movements
• Routine checklist
• Massage routine
• Ayurveda and Marma Points
• Chakras
• Use of oils
• Contra-actions
• After care advice, link treatments, pricing and retail

Nottingham	11/03/2010	to	11/03/2010

Nottingham	15/04/2010	to	15/04/2010

Nottingham	18/05/2010	to	18/05/2010

At Nail& Beauty School you will learn to massage using the heated basalt lava stones. These warm the muscles of the body which allows the therapist to work on the muscles of the body at the much deeper level. You will learn which stones correspond to which part of the body and how to balance the body with the cold marble stones.
You will cover client preparation and consultation along with the techniques and movements of Hot Stone Therapy. You will also cover contra-actions, and aftercare.

Hot Stone Massage Course Content

• The stones, their benefits and origins
• Temperature control
• Preparation, consultation and contra-indications
• Procedures
• Thermotherapy
• Techniques and movements
• Chakras, Yin and Yang
• Contra-actions
• Aftercare 

• Health and safety
• Contra-indications
• Benefits of Hopi Ear Candling
• Demonstration of treatment including consultation
• Practical demonstration of skills by candidates
• Pressure point massage to face and neck
• Recognise burning times and residues in candles
• Contra-actions and aftercare
• Feedback and short test

 

Nottingham	23/03/2010	to	23/03/2010

Nottingham	21/04/2010	to	21/04/2010

Nottingham	19/05/2010	to	19/05/2010