Aromatherapy Massage Training Course
Aromatherapy massage is used for a variety of different reasons, including relaxation, pain managemen & improved mood. These are also some of the basic benefits of massage therapy. Adding essential oils is thought to enhance such benefits.
Cost: £575, including booking fee of £140
Pre-Requisites: Anatomy & Physiology Level 3. We offer this course if required (see below)
Course Length: 2½ days
Aromatherapy Massage Training Course Content:
- History and benefits of Aromatherapy
- Essential Oils: How they work, botanical overview, methods of extraction etc.
- Carrier Oils
- Equipment needed
- Blending
- Classification of Terms
- Index of 30 Essential Oils
- Use in Pregnancy
- Health & Safety of Essential Oils
- Contraindications
- Basics of Consultation
- Summary of Essential Oils
- Alphabetical list by common uses
- Summary of notes
- Body systems and notes
- Classification of effect
- Skin type
- Effective Massage Techniques
- Massage Movements
- Treatment Routine
- Adaptations to treatment
- Example Blends
- Case Studies
- Risk Assessments
- Safety & Hygiene
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Professional Ethics & Standards of Practice
- Business Practices
- Business plans
- Treatment costings
- Insurance, Complaints & Malpractice
- Registering & running your business
- Legislation
- Marketing & PR
- Record keeping
- Cancellations
- General Tips (e.g. how to review products, selling skills, tips to getting more traffic, marketing tips etc)
Course Structure:
- Home Study (3 days guided learning)
- 2 days practical
- 25 case studies
- Final assessment
Awarding Body: ThinkTree & approved with Towergate
Venues: This course is available at:
- Essex (Ongar)
- Kent (Tunbridge Wells)
- Northern Ireland (Derry)
- Yorkshire (Halifax)
- SPAIN (nr Albox, Almeria)
- In-house training available
