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Accredited Diploma
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is a popular mainstream therapy, and is offered at any reputable spa or beauty treatment clinic. Our comprehensive 2.5 day professional course guides you carefully through everything you need to know to carry out an aromatherapy treatment. This qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the salon, anatomy and physiology and aromatherapy services. You will learn about the properties of essential oils, blending essential oils to suit your clients needs, also carrier oils and their own properties.
You will also have two day's practical training to develop your skills in all of the traditional Swedish Massage techniques for the front and back of the body, including feet, head and face massage too, so that you can deliver a very effective aromatherapy treatment.
What’s included in the course fee
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Course manuals
A guide to health and safety manual
A guide to anatomy and physiology manual
Foundations for a successful business manual
Products on the day of training
An accredited certificate on successful completion of the course
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What the course covers
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History of aromatherapy and massage
What are essential oils?
Essential oil extraction
The chemistry behind aromatherapy
How to use essential oils
Guidelines for pregnant women
Sensitivity reactions
Labelling requirements
Mixing and blending essential oils
Why blend essential oils?
Carrier oils
Tips for buying carrier oils
What is the olfactory system?
Legalisation for aromatherapists
Storage
Evaluating the quality of essential oils
Essential oils and skin types
Essential oil notes
Health, safety and hygiene
Business practices
Client care and communication
Contra-indications
Contra-actions
Swedish massage techniques for a full body massage routine
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Additional costs
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills.
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Course format
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Online course work which is a combination of assignments and knowledge tests
2 days practical training sessions
10 treatments as case studies to be completed
Half day practical assessment session
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Fee
£490
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A £135 (non-refundable) deposit is payable immediately upon booking and the balance is due 14 days prior to your practical training date. Payment plans are available for this course.
Pre-requisites
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A good standard of written and verbal English
An Anatomy & Physiology qualification is preferred but not essential. We offer an online A&P course if you wish to study it alongside this course click here.
For IICT accreditation only, students who have a pre-requisite in massage therapy or another complimentary therapy whereby they have learnt A&P can be approved for this modality.
Minimum age 18
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Model required
Group training - no, students will work on each other.
One-to-one training - yes, you will be required to bring a model along to the practical training to practice your routine on.
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Venues
Poole
Hemel Hempstead
Taunton
Isle of Wight
Tenbury Wells
Falmouth
Darlington
Leeds
Harrogate
Wakefield
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For dates please see our Online Booking page. If you do not see a suitable date, please contact us as we may be able to provide a mutually convenient date. ​
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Recognised and accredited for insurance by
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Associated Beauty Therapists
International Guild of Complementary Therapists
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (see pre-requisites)
Towergate Insurance
Westminster Insurance
InSync Insurance
Wellbeing Insurance
BGI.uk insurance
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Please check your insurance companies’ requirements before enrolling on this course. Under 18's may not get insurance unless in full time employment in the industry. It is the student’s responsibility to check coverage with their insurers before enrolling on this course.
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We recommend taking out student insurance while attending this course if not already insured.
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​Get a student perspective on this course by reading their testimonials.
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How to book
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Have questions? Need assistance before booking? Please give us a call. Courses can be booked online 24/7, using our secure website.
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1. Simply choose your course(s) (including venue & date for classroom courses).
2. Complete the enrolment form with your details.
3. When ready, checkout securely selecting your preferred payment method.
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Alternatively download our enrolment form here and email it back to us.
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Call 01202 923202 | 07872 633903 to find out more