Seated acupressure back massage 1-day accredited course

Accredited with IPHM, PBD & ABT

Seated acupressure back massage 1-day accredited course

Description:

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.

Course information

Venue & course dates:

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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 / governmnent regulated.

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues

Bideford, Devon:

Dec '24 - Tues 3rd

Plymouth, Devon:

Please ask for next available date

View our course calendar here

Course calendar

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

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Course curriculum

1

Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Practical training day
- Module 3 - Course Introduction
2

Health, safety & hygiene
- Module 1 - Risk Assessment
- Module 2 - Security in the salon
- Module 3 - Preparation of work area
- Module 4 - Good hygiene practices
- Module 5 - Professionalism in the salon environment
- Module 6 - Posture
- Module 7 - Legislation
- Module 8 - Fire Safety
- Module 9 - Insurance
- Module 10 - Infection Prevention
3

Client care & communications
- Module 1 - Introduction
- Module 2 - Establish a rapport
- Module 3 - Communication & listening skills
- Module 4 - Client Privacy
- Module 5 - Client's needs
- Module 6 - Improving working standards
- Module 7 - Dealing with complaints
- Module 8 - Consultation
4

Seated acupressure back massage
- Module 1 - Treatment preparation
- Module 2 - Contra-indications
- Module 3 - Aftercare
- Module 4 - Contra-actions
- Module 5 - Evaluating & completing treatment
- Module 6 - About Seated acupressure back massage
- Module 7 - Seated acupressure back massage - The routine (Video demonstration coming soon)
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Upload your case studies here

Seated acupressure back massage 1-day accredited course

Seated acupressure back massage 1-day accredited course

Course information

Course dates & venues

Course Fee

£197

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Course curriculum