Dates

20 weeks Commencing January & July annually

Hours

1 half day a week

Pre Requisite(s)

Beaitician Diploma. Comprehensive First Aid Certificate or equivalent - Unit Standards 6400, 6401, 6402

Course Description

Because there is a high demand for Massage we have designed a
Therapeutic Massage Course covering Swedish Remedial Massage.
This course is offered as a block course.

Course Outline Includes:

Holistic Approach to Massage

Working environment, Ethics Hygiene & Preparation, Adaptation of Massage Movements, Contra-indications, Body Analysis - Diet - Cellulite, Body Type - Endomorph - Mesomorph - Ectomorph.
5 Classifications of Movement: Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Frictions, Vibrations.

Massage Techniques

Rhythm - Depth - Hands - Massage Medium - Applying Oil - Stance Heat Treatments - Sauna.

History of Massage

Equipment, Aroma Massage, Anatomy & Physiology - Skeletal System - Muscular Systems - Circulatory Systems - Lymphatic Systems Physiological effects on the body.