Massage and Beauty Course Accreditation

London Therapists is recognised and accredited as a high-quality massage course and beauty course provider by some of the UK’s leading professional organisations, including BABTAC, The Beauty Guild, The Holistic Guild, IPTI and SHTC. Upon successful completion of your massage or beauty training course with us you will be awarded the London Therapists Diploma. This Diploma is well recognised and regarded within the industry and enables you to join professional associations and get insurance cover for your massage or beauty practice.  Our winning combination of high quality training and small class sizes ensures a high graduation rate.

We always recommend that you become a member of at least one of these associations if you intend to practice professionally.  This shows that you take your career as a massage or beauty therapist seriously, keeps you up to speed with new techniques and courses, and gives your clients confidence in your professionalism and expertise.  In addition, make sure that any course you decide to take can offer you a nationally recognised qualification that will enable you to get insurance and practice professionally.

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The Guild is offering graduates of our massage courses and beauty training courses £10 off their usual membership fee - just click here to take advantage of this great offer.  Launched in 1994, the Beauty Guild and the Guild of Holistic Therapists are the UK's biggest professional beauty trade bodies.  They have over 5,000 members who are all fully qualified beauty and holistic therapists. All members of the Guild work to a strict code of ethics.

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BABTAC (the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) has been the professional face of beauty and holistic therapy for over 30 years. It is the premier UK and international association for beauticians and therapists and is widely recognised as one of the longest standing and most influential bodies for the industry. On application, potential members' qualifications are vetted to ensure they meet with national/international requirements, and all work to a rigorous code of ethics and accepted good practices - both in terms of the treatments and therapies they offer and the way they conduct their relationships with their clients.

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IPTI (Independent Professional Therapists International) is a genuinely independent association formed to serve the needs of alternative and complementary therapists, health and fitness therapists and aestheticians throughout Great Britain. IPTI recognises the importance of a professional association to bring strength and purpose to the qualified therapist and provide a sense of belonging to a profession whose importance and value is being increasingly recognised.

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SHTC (Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches) exists to provide the General Public and Health Professionals with a body of regulated professionals, all qualified to accredited levels, and who all obey the appropriate NOS National Occupational Standards.  All of their members have appropriate professional qualifications that are either directly accredited in their own right (e.g. NVQ's and Degrees), or are from QCA / SQA approved Awarding bodies.  The SHTC is run independently from any College or Awarding Body, and therefore will accept all appropriately qualified therapists equally and fairly. "We exist to maintain standards, and not engage in industry politics."

For more information please visit http://www.london-therapists.com/massage-course-and-beauty-course-accreditation

Massage and Beauty Training Course Content and Syllabus

Course Content

You won't be bogged down with lots of course work or case studies - our courses are designed to teach you the safe techniques for each  massage or beauty therapy with all the theory you need contained within a comprehensive course book. We will teach you all you need to know - professional etiquette, benefits, health and safety, contraindications and getting insured, as well as all the practical techniques, under close, constant supervision. This will ensure that, once qualified, you will practice in safe and professional manner and provide a service that is a credit to you and of enormous benefit to your clients.

Course Syllabus

All our holistic massage diploma courses and beauty training courses begin with an informal but important run-through of your course notes, and there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions of your tutor.  All courses  include the following content:

• Professional ethics
• Client consultation and record keeping
• Insurance options
• Safety and hygiene
• Possible contraindications to the treatment
• Preparation of the client, room and supplies 
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• Client aftercare

Course  time is spent for the most part on the practical aspects of the therapy being learnt,  and all students are encouraged to undertake additional private study at home using their training manual, text books and support from the tutor.


For full details please visit our main website at http://www.london-therapists.com/london-therapists-uk-and-london-massage-courses-and-beauty-courses

Learn Auricular Massage

Our 1-day Auricular (Ear) Massage Diploma course will teach you how to stimulate the acupressure points of the body to expel toxins, and to assist in the drainage of mucus and lymph from the facial cavities. 

 

Auricular Massage can be incorporated into any massage routine and is a very popular stand-alone treatment. It is also an excellent additional skill for Ear candling Therapists would like to perfect, improve and extend their post-treatment massage. A qualification in Auricular Massage extends the scope and quality of the ear candling treatment by adding value for the client. This can give the therapist a unique marketing point and an opportunity to extend the treatment time and increase the quality and cost of the treatment offered.

 

 

Auricular (Ear) Massage Diploma Course Content:

• Hygiene, health and safety
• Relevant anatomy and physiology
• Products and equipment required
• Consultation procedures
• Contra-indications to treatment
• Ear reflexology
• Meridian theory
• Facial acupressure points
• Draining mucus and lymph
• Smoothing contours of face and neck
• Client aftercare

*If you're booking the half-day course we will refund you £20 after you've paid for the one-day course.

 

Duration:  One Day / Half-Day

Accreditation:  Beauty Guild, Holistic Guild, and approved by the Thermo-auricular Therapy Association.
Entry requirements:  Interest in therapy for full day course, or Ear Candling Diploma for half day.

Continuous Professional Development:  This course has been awarded 10 CPD points.

For details visit http://www.london-therapists.com/london-uk-massage-courses/1-day-auricular-ear-massage-courses-london-uk

Hot Stone Massage Diploma Course

Our 1-day Hot Stone Massage Diploma course will teach you the ancient healing art of stone therapy using various massage techniques and warm stones, relaxes the body at its deepest level and is effective in creating harmony and balance in the body and mind. 

 

The subtle energies of stones introduced into a treatment calm the senses, relax muscle tension and promote a meditational state. The heat from the stones penetrates to a deeper level, bringing about physiological changes as well as influencing the body's internal energy flow (Chi), therefore bringing a balance to both body and mind.  Massage is a perfect way to nurture our bodies and ourselves. Incorporating stones and crystals into a treatment can enhance the power of this contact. The massage technique taught in our hot stone massage course originates from ancient times. However, the use of hot stones for massage became popular after Mary Nelson, a massage therapist, introduced a massage technique in 1993 called La Stone Therapy using hot stones.   The heat from the stones relaxes muscles and increases the blood flow to the area being worked on, which further accelerates the healing process. This increase in circulation and the relaxation of the muscles also aids in mental relaxation.

Hot Stone Massage Diploma Course Content:

• Hygiene, health and safety
• Relevant anatomy and physiology
• Products and equipment required
• Consultation procedures
• Contra-indications to treatment
• Energising and care of stones
• Massage sequence and use of stones
• Client aftercare

Duration:  One Day.

Entry requirements:  Anatomy & Physiology qualification

Accreditation:  Accredited by the Beauty Guild and the Holistic Guild.
Venue:  This course runs in Bromley, south London. 

Visit http://www.london-therapists.com/london-uk-massage-courses/1-day-hot-stone-massage-courses-london-uk

Want to Learn Holistic Massage? Dip Your Toe in With Us!

Our 1-day Introduction to Holistic (Swedish) Massage Course is a holistic massage taster for beginners, and is designed for anyone from complete novices to professional therapists who need a refresher massage course.  It’s perfect for those who want to learn about body massage and how to perform the basic movements and sequence without having to commit to a fully accredited qualification.  

This one-day massage course is the ideal springboard should you wish to go on to study Swedish or Holistic full body massage. By the end of this fun and informal day you will be able to perform a confident and effective basic massage routine on your partner, family and friends, and you will be awarded a London Therapists Certificate of Attendance.

Holistic (also known as Swedish) Massage involves the manipulation of the body’s soft tissue (i.e. the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments) using the hands in a gentle, flowing massage technique that uses varying degrees of pressure and stretching movements. It is most commonly used for relaxation, improving well-being and lymphatic drainage.


Introduction to Holistic (Swedish) Massage Course Benefits:

• Easy and fun to learn
• We provide the chairs, couches, towels and oils required
• This course awarded 11 CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points.
• A qualification in anatomy and physiology is not required.
• Price includes your certificate of attendance, comprehensive course notes, insurance details and tea, coffee and biscuits during the break.
• Small, friendly and informal.
• Never more than six people on this course.
• Individual attention from your tutor throughout the class.

“I just had a excited phone call from Di and Chris detailing their wonderful massage lesson with you. I just wanted to say thank you and how nice it is when a random inquiry on the internet can result in a positive experience all round! Perhaps it shows that when good intentions prevail, the universe responds. Again, thanks for your part in their Christmas gift, a gift they can enjoy for a long time.” - Margaret Black

Duration: One day

Entry Requirements: None

Certificate of Attendance

For full details visit http://www.london-therapists.com/london-uk-massage-courses/1-day-introduction-to-holistic-massage-courses-london-uk

Add Thai Foot Massage to your Therapist Repertoire

Our 1-day Thai Foot Massage Diploma course will teach you wonderfully relaxing and healing massage techniques to the legs, feet and hands.  Knowledge of massage in Thailand has been handed down by word of mouth across the generations, from father to son, from mother to daughter and from teacher to pupil. It is still taught by Buddhist monks in the temples of Thailand. 

All parts of the lower legs, feet and hands are included and it involves hands-on stretching, massage, stimulating reflex points and follows the Thai energy lines (Sen).  It has elements of Shiatsu, Reflexology, Chinese massage and Yoga incorporated into the massage itself and is said to stimulate the activity of internal organs.  Thai foot massage is thus hugely beneficial for optimum internal health, and this type of drugless therapy creates a physiological change in the body by naturally restoring homeostasis.
To best receive Thai Foot Massage your client will be on a massage couch.  It’s easy and fun to learn, a great add-on your existing practice, and produces a deep and unique feeling of balance, relaxation and well-being.  A Thai Foot Massage lasts about 40 minutes.

Thai Foot Massage Diploma Course Benefits:

• Easy and fun to learn. 
• We provide the chairs, couches, towels and oils required. 
• This course awarded 15 CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points.
• A qualification in anatomy and physiology is not required.
• Price includes your Diploma, comprehensive course notes, insurance details and tea, coffee and biscuits during the break.
• Small, friendly and informal.
• Never more than six people on this course.
• Individual attention from your tutor throughout the class.

“The website was extremely easy to use and navigate and was really informative regarding the company and the courses!  Angela was really approachable and enthusiastic about the Thai Foot Massage course content and the benefits of the treatment. The course itself was really informative and easy to follow, and I would definitely recommend London Therapists to a friend.” – Amanda Crooks

Duration: One Day

Entry Requirements: None

Accreditation:  BABTAC, CMA, Beauty Guild, Holistic Guild, IPTI

For full details visit http://www.london-therapists.com/london-uk-massage-courses/1-day-thai-foot-massage-courses-london-uk

Learn How to Give a Relaxing Japanese Hand Massage

Actually a massage of the arms and hands, Japanese Hand Massage is a unique blend of shiatsu and reflexology.  Our 1-day Japanese Hand Massage Diploma course is exclusive to London Therapists, and we aim to reintroduce the lost art of hand massage to the therapist’s repertoire!

Shiatsu (Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese healing art. It has its roots in ancient Oriental medicine and has evolved from traditional Chinese medicine and Anma, a traditional Japanese form of massage. The philosophy underlying Shiatsu is that vital energy (Qi in Chinese, Ki in Japanese) flows throughout the body in a series of channels called meridians. For many different reasons Ki can stop flowing freely and this then produces a symptom. Shiatsu can be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health.  Shiatsu for the hands uses touch to affect the flow of Ki in the meridians and techniques include gentle holding and pressing with palms, thumbs and fingers on the meridians. As the quality of the Ki changes, the symptoms associated with an imbalance in the movement of Ki will gradually improve. Shiatsu is a therapy that works on the individual as a complete being - the physical body and also on an emotional and/or mental level.

 

Anyone who has ever experienced a good hand massage will sigh with pleasure at the recollection. Our hands are one of the most overused parts of our body and work very hard, but in general they are sadly neglected.   Even if we visit a salon for a treatment we will often only leave with beautiful nails and will probably have missed one of the greatest little physical luxuries one can experience - a hand massage.  A good hand massage will help tremendously to de-stress your client, open energy channels and create a feeling of well being.   A Japanese Hand Massage lasts about 30 minutes.

Japanese Hand Massage Diploma Course Benefits:

• Easy and fun to learn. 
• We provide the chairs, couches, towels and oils required. 
• This course awarded 15 CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points.
• A qualification in anatomy and physiology is not required.
• Price includes your Diploma, comprehensive course notes, insurance details and tea, coffee and biscuits during the break.
• Small, friendly and informal.
• Never more than six people on this course.
• Individual attention from your tutor throughout the class.

“It was great having a one-to-one Japanese Hand Massage session and the course notes are very detailed. There was a relaxed atmosphere and the tutor was amazing, very helpful and patient through the day. I’ve already passed your information onto friends.” - Rod Andrews

 

Duration: One day

Entry Requirements: None

Accreditation:  BABTAC, CMA, Beauty Guild, Holistic Guild, IPTI

The Japanese Hand Massage course was designed by and is copyrighted to London Therapists.  No other company can offer you a diploma in this unique  therapy.

For details please visit http://www.london-therapists.com/london-uk-massage-courses/1-day-japanese-hand-massage-courses