Holistic Beauty Therapy

This course bundle combines the Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Aromatherapy courses to ensure you are well-equipped to offer a great service to your clients. You will explore the anatomy of the body to help understand massage more, whilst looking in-depth at types of massage, how massage works, and the benefits of massage, amongst many other topics. Indian head massage, as the name suggests, originates in India but has grown popular in Western cultures due to its simplicity and its ability to be performed anywhere and everywhere.  Also known as Champissage, Indian head massage mainly uses circular Dassage strokes to focus on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, and shoulders. Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment using aromatic essential oils from natural plant extracts to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit, enhancing both physical and emotional health. You may have also heard of it as essential oil therapy. The practice of aromatherapy has been occurring for thousands of years, as it was used in ancient cultures in China, India, Egypt, and others. You will explore the history of aromatherapy in this course, before understanding how it works in healing and the recent trends in aromatherapy. The course will also cover the use of essential oils, aura and chakras, carrier oils, spiritual aromatherapy, and blending procedures. This course will allow you to study at a time and place which suits you with no strict deadlines or timetabling to contend with. This means you can fit studying around your other commitments. You will receive your course by post, so getting your materials is easy and hassle-free. Your personal tutor is there to support you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away.

Course Content

Aromatherapy QLS Level 3

Unit 1 Introduction to aromatherapy

• History of aromatherapy
• Role of aromatherapy
• Aromatherapeutic terminology
• Methods of extraction and sourcing of essences and oils

Unit 2 Anatomy

• Physiological and psychological effects of aromatherapy massage
• Benefits of aromatherapy on different body systems
• Essential oils

Unit 3 Safety

• Contra-actions that may result from treatment
• Cautions that may restrict or prevent treatment
• Safety

Unit 4 Blending

• Chemical constituents of essences
• Dilution and blending techniques
• The uses, applications and origins of essences, fixed carrier oils and other media

Unit 5 The treatment

• Consultation techniques
• Professional aromatherapeutic treatments
• Characteristics of an appropriate consultation
• Aromatherapy techniques used in conjunction with reflexology treatments
• Professional codes of conduct

Unit 6 Aftercare and reflection

• The effectiveness and results of aromatherapeutic treatments
• Reflective practice and its relevance to the aromatherapist
• Maintaining treatment records

Unit 1 Essential anatomy and physiology

• Bone classification
• Bones of the head, face, neck and shoulders
• Joints
• Muscles
• Structure of the skin and hair

Unit 2 Understanding massage

• The origins and benefits of Indian head massage
• The techniques and products used in Indian head massage
• Equipment, oils, and towels

Unit 3 Contraindications and special populations

• What are contraindications?
• Local and total contraindications
• Pregnancy
• Modifications to massage

Unit 4 Client consultation

• Client consultation and aftercare advice
• Assessing the client
• What information should I use?
• Client history forms
• Pain assessment
• Case studies

Unit 5 Massage techniques and components

• Before you begin
• Adhesions
• Effleurage
• Stroking
• Palpation
• Petrissage
• Friction
• Tapotement

Unit 6 Massage application

• Massage environment
• Massage positions and sequence
• Stroke variations
• Trapezius
• Shoulders
• Upper arms
• Neck
• Scalp
• Face
• Hygiene
• Health and safety
• Massage stance

Unit 7 Anatomy and physiology theory

• Before you go onto your practical day you will have to have completed the Anatomy and Physiology Theory part of the course. This is essential for your practical training day. This will cover all the anatomy and physiology required for the Level 2 and 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for beauty, nails and holistic therapy treatments. It will require all-day classroom attendance and the rest is studied online.

Unit 1 Essential Anatomy and Physiology

• Body systems
• Nervous system
• Muscular system
• Muscle groups
• The skeletal system
• Joints
• Tendons and Ligaments

Unit 2 Understanding Massage

• What is massage?
• Types of massage
• Massage suitability
• How massage works
• Benefits of massage
• Equipment
• Hygiene

Unit 3 Contraindications and Special Populations

• Special populations
• Pregnancy and massage
• Lymphatic drainage
• Contraindications
• Massage modifications

Unit 4 Client Consultation

• Therapist safety
• Client assessment
• Care plan
• Massage environment

Unit 5 Massage Techniques and Components

• Massage tools
• Pressure
• Direction
• Duration
• Speed
• Massage techniques
• Friction
• Petrissage
• Tapotement
• Hacking
• Prayer
• Cupping
• Tapping

Unit 6 Massage Positions

• Prone massages and techniques
• Supine massages and techniques
• Guidance for seated message