This course in seated acupressure back massage will develop your practical skills in how to provide a seated massage to the back, neck and shoulders using a massage chair. You will also be shown how to adapt the treatment to perform in a normal chair for those without a massage chair. You will learn about health and safety & client care and communications. You will learn Swedish massage techniques and acupressure techniques.Pre-requisite / Entry level:
Anatomy & physiology (this can be studied alongside the course, see our A&P online course)
Course format:
1 day practical + online learning modules + case studies
Attendance:
1 day practical
Model required:
Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.
Case Studies:
3 treatments
Accrediting body:
IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
PBD - Professional beauty direct
Career potential:
Massage Therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
How this could benefit your clients:
Assist in improving the muscular tension in the back, neck and shoulders area; using a combination of acupressure and Swedish massage techniques for stress relief and tension.
Additional Costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment to bring to the practical training and in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills. i.e., massage medium (i.e., grapeseed oil) + you will also need a suitable chair to practice your case studies at home
Insurance:
Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
Alternative course option:
This is also offered as part of our VTCT Level 3 Diploma in massage (VRQ) course which is OfQual / government regulated.
Contact us for more information on this course
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