Athena Beauty Spa & Training Centre

Athena Beauty Spa & Training Centre

Body Massage Diploma

Massage is undoubtedly the most natural of all healing therapies and is a skill embedded in human culture. It is a natural way of maintaining the vital human connection: touch, but also has many other benefits such as helping with stress
reduction and pain relief. It is relaxing, stimulating and invigorating for the mind and body. Physically it is aimed to improve the blood, muscular and nervous system and
mentally it has a calming and soothing effect. Its benefits are now being recognised and approved by the medical profession. This course is about assessing clients, preparing for and delivering manual Swedish body massage techniques in a safe, effective and hygienic manner. You will be shown how to adapt your massage to suit the needs of a range of clients.

Course content
• Health & safety / Hygiene and sterilisation
• Professional ethics
• Skin diseases and disorders / Contra-indications
• Related anatomy and physiology
• History and development of Massage
• Benefits and the effects
• Preparation of client including consultation and record keeping
• Materials, equipment and products
• Practical tuition on a classic Swedish body massage treatment
• Client after-care

Entry Requirement -
Students must hold an Anatomy & Physiology qualification
Otherwise home study is required prior to the course, ask for details.

Course duration -
1 Day.

Examination System -
Continual assessments takes place during the day. On completion of the course a final practical and written test is completed to assess knowledge gained during the course.

Course Fees -
£199 including training workbook. (check for Special Offers)

Qualification attained -
Athena Beauty Spa Diploma.

Professional insurance -
After successful completion of the course you will be awarded an Athena Beauty Spa Diploma. You will have the opportunity to join the industries associations that provide newsletters, insurance and other benefits to members. All courses at Athena Beauty Spa are accredited and recognised by Professional Beauty Direct.

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