Holistic Beauty Therapy

• Body systems
  
• Nervous system
  
• Muscular system
  
• Muscle groups
  
• The skeletal system
  
• Joints
  
  
  
• Tendons and Ligaments

• What is massage?
• Types of massage
• Massage suitability
• How massage works
• Benefits of massage
  
• Equipment
• Hygiene

• Special populations
  
• Pregnancy and massage
  
• Lymphatic drainage
  
• Contraindications
  
• Massage modifications
  

• Therapist safety
• Client assessment
• Care plan
• Massage environment

• Massage tools
• Pressure
• Direction
• Duration
• Speed
• Massage techniques
• Friction
• Petrissage
• Tapotement
• Hacking
• Prayer
• Cupping
• Tapping

• Prone massages and techniques
• Supine massages and techniques
• Guidance for seated message
  

• Bone classification
• Bones of the head, face, neck and shoulders
• Joints
• Muscles
• Structure of the skin and hair

• The origins and benefits of Indian head massage
• The techniques and products used in Indian head massage
• Equipment, oils, and towels

• What are contraindications?
• Local and total contraindications
• Pregnancy
• Modifications to massage

• Client consultation and aftercare advice
• Assessing the client
• What information should I use?
• Client history forms
• Pain assessment
• Case studies

• Before you begin
• Adhesions
• Effleurage
• Stroking
• Palpation
• Petrissage
• Friction
• Tapotement

• Massage environment
• Massage positions and sequence
• Stroke variations
• Trapezius
• Shoulders
• Upper arms
• Neck
• Scalp
• Face
• Hygiene
• Health and safety
  
• Massage stance

• Before you go onto your practical day you will have to have completed the Anatomy and Physiology Theory part of the course. This is essential for your practical training day. This will cover all the anatomy and physiology required for the Level 2 and 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for beauty, nails and holistic therapy treatments. It will require all-day classroom attendance and the rest is studied online.

• History of aromatherapy
• Role of aromatherapy
• Aromatherapeutic terminology
• Methods of extraction and sourcing of essences and oils

• Physiological and psychological effects of aromatherapy massage
• Benefits of aromatherapy on different body systems
• Essential oils

• Contra-actions that may result from treatment
• Cautions that may restrict or prevent treatment
• Safety

• Chemical constituents of essences
  
• Dilution and blending techniques
  
• The uses, applications and origins of essences, fixed carrier oils and other media
  

• Consultation techniques
  
• Professional aromatherapeutic treatments
  
• Characteristics of an appropriate consultation
  
• Aromatherapy techniques used in conjunction with reflexology treatments
  
• Professional codes of conduct
  

• The effectiveness and results of aromatherapeutic treatments
• Reflective practice and its relevance to the aromatherapist
  
• Maintaining treatment records

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Once enrolled, you will have three years to complete this bundle, which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 36 months of tutor support, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

You will study this course through distance learning, which means you can learn at a time and place to suit you. Your course materials will be delivered to you by post, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. Tutor support is also available by email, so help is only a click away! You will send your assignments to your tutor for marking. Assignments can be sent by email or post, it’s up to you!

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive three Certificates of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).