Holistic Therapies for Massage Therapists

FE Units
Edinburgh College

Course details

Course description

This 18-week exciting short course is designed to develop understanding and basic skills in a range of Holistic Therapies.

In addition to becoming proficient in the skills involved, you will learn and show an understanding of all aspects of related anatomy and physiology and current health and safety.

On completion of this course you will be able to perform Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hot stone Massage, Thai Compress and Bamboo Massage which will enable you to seek employment in the Beauty and Spa industry or progress to further studies within the Beauty and Wellness sectors.

This course is ABT Accredited 

Please Note: 

The cost, of course, is £450 and must be paid prior to the start of the course. 

Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable                   you  to complete this part of the course e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone.

We also ask all students to adhere to the dress code for the department as follows:

  • Black Trousers
  • Black T-Shirt
  • Black Shoes

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our salons before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.

What you will learn

The basic skills in preparing and performing a range of Holistic Therapies for the Beauty and Spa Industry. This is includes -

  • Full Body Massage
  • Stone Therapy Massage
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Bamboo Massage
  • Herbal Compress Massage

Learning outcome

On completion of this course you will be able to perform a range of holistic therapies  which will enable you to seek employment in the Beauty and Spa industry or progress to further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa, Complementary Therapies and/or other short courses.

  • Employment at trainee level in the Beauty Industry
  • Self-employed to carry out basic face and body massage treatments 
  • Further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Wellness Therapies and/or other short courses 

Provided by

Edinburgh College

courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

0131 669 4400

Provider website

Granton Campus, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

EH5 1QE

Entry requirements

  • All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course and have paid for the course in full.
  • All applicants must have achieved a Body Massage qualification

Course options

Course details

Evening

Check with the course provider for dates.

Cost: £450.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Granton Campus

Granton Campus

350 West Granton Road

Edinburgh

EH5 1QE