HOLISTIC COURSES

The Holistic Courses offered at Shanti Som Health and Beauty Academy are listed below. For more information on each syllabus please view website: www.itecworld.co.uk

• ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
• ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
• ITEC Diploma in Reflexology
• Thai Massage (Level 1)
• Thai Table Massage
• Thai Foot Massage

We also offer a wide range of one and two day holistic courses including Thai Massage, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candles, Baby Massage, Baby Reflexology, Fit for Fertility and Introduction to Healthy Eating & Nutrition.

ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology course

A theory only course covering all the anatomy and physiology of the body.

The ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology course is included in the Holistic Massage and the Reflexology course fees.

Course Outline

• Skeletal
• Muscular
• Circulatory
• Lymphatic
• Neurological
• Endocrine
• Respiratory
• Digestive
• Urinary
• Reproductive
• The Cell and Histology
• The Skin

Course Details

• ITEC Diploma: Anatomy & Physiology
• Dates: 19th September 2009 – March 2010
• Total fee: 500 € (Please view terms of payment in Terms & Conditions)

ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage course

ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage is the foundation course for complementary therapy. The course provides students with a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology of the body so that they have a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area on which they are working. The course includes holistic massage incorporating the classical movements treating the whole body.

Anatomy & Physiology module are an integrated part of the Holistic Massage Course and do not have to be taken as a separate subject.

Course Outline

• History of Massage
• Massage Treatment
• Contraindication to Massage
• Study of Back Disorders
• Exercised
• Client Care
• Hygiene
• Massage Movement
• Referrals
• Home Care Advice
• First Aid
• Team Spirit
• The Holistic Approach
• Integral Biology
• Legislation
• Massage in Social Care
• The Clinic
• Products

Course Details

• ITEC Diploma: Beauty Specialist, Holistic Massage
• Dates: 19th September 2009 – April 2010
• Total fee: 1,500 € (Please view terms of payment in terms-and-conditions.php" class="aU">Terms & Conditions )

ITEC Diploma in Reflexology course

Students are taken through the history and philosophy of this age-old therapy. The course covers the reflex zones and the related reflex areas as well as common disorders and ways in which to treat them.

Students sitting ITEC Reflexology diploma must also hold diplomas in Anatomy & Physiology and Professional Conduct. These can be taken as ancillary subjects when studying.

Course Outline

• Anatomy of Feet and Hands
• History
• Zone Therapy
• Client Consultation
• Treatment Procedure
• Study of Specific Conditions
• Skeletal
• Muscular
• Circulatory
• Lymphatic
• Endocrine
• Nervous
• Respiratory
• Digestive
• Reproductive
• After Care
• Contraindications
• Responsible Practice
• The Holistic Approach

Course Details

• ITEC Diploma: Reflexology
• Dates: 15th September 2009 – December 2009/January 2010
• Total course fee: 750 € + 500 € extra for Anatomy & Physiology (Please view terms of payment in Terms & Conditions)

Thai Massage (Level 1) course

This Thai Massage Course includes information about the historical background, benefits and contraindications of Thai massage and the energy lines. The participant will learn acupressure techniques with the thumbs, the palms of the hands, the elbows and the feet and passive stretches for the following body parts: head, neck, shoulders, face, back lying on the side, back face down, arms, abdomen and legs. The students will learn also stretching and closing.

Course Details

• Diploma: Thai Massage Diploma issued by Thai Massage School Chiang Mai
• Duration: 30 Hours
• Course fee: 320 € (Please view terms of payment in Terms & Conditions)

Thai Table Massage course

In the Thai Table Massage Course the participants will learn the level I techniques adapted to the massage bed. This technique is especially suitable for elderly clients, clients with reduced flexibility and for women after the third month of pregnancy. This method is also recommedned if the masseuse/masseur has knee problems, seeing as she/he cannot give the traditional thai massage on the mattress on the floor.

Course Details

• Diploma: Thai Table Massage Diploma issued by Thai Massage School Chiang Mai
• Duration: 12 Hours
• Course fee: 130 € (Please view terms of payment in Terms & Conditions)

Thai Foot Massage course

In the Thai Foot Massage course students will learn the traditional Thai reflexology methods, using a wooden stick to apply pressure on the reflex points, combined with the Thai techniques of a relaxing foot massage.

Course Details

• Diploma: Thai Foot Massage Diploma issued by Thai Massage School Chiang Mai
• Duration: 12 Hours
• Course fee: 130 € (Please view terms of payment in Terms & Conditions)