Massage & Beauty Specialist
This course is ideal for people interested in bodywork and beauty treatments. It provides a wonderful opportunity to up skill or change career. As the beauty industry is one of the biggest growth industries at present, it is a major advantage to combine massage therapy and beauty treatments. With body Massage and Indian Head Massage you can help to reduce stress and tension in clients and with beauty treatments you will enable them to look as good as they feel.
We use the world renowned skin care range Dermalogica on this training course.
Holistic Massage incorporating the classical movements of effleurage, petrissage, tapotment, friction and vibration, enables the therapist to provide full body, face,scalp and foot massage.The theory component includes anatomy and physiology, professional conduct and business awareness.
Indian Head Massage is a relaxing treatment applied to the head, neck, shoulders and arms. It reduces muscle tension, stimulates circulation and helps alleviate headaches and eye strain.This Course teaches a specific connect-in technique, mobility work on the scalp and acupressure points on the face and ears. The theory component includes, oils that can be used in Indian Head Massage, the structure and growth cycle of the hair, the position of the Chakras and an understanding of the three Doshas.
Beauty Specialist:
The beauty industry is one of the biggest growth industries in the world. Training as a beauty specialist can lead to many career opportunities from working at home or as a mobile therapist to working in a salon, spa or on a cruise ship or in the retail industry as a cosmetic consultant or sales representative.
This module covers skin care, facials, eye treatments, make-up, manicure, pedicure and waxing.
Free Students Pack Value €510
Course Contents:
- Holistic Massage
- - Unit 1 including Anatomy and Physiology
- – Unit 22 Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
- Indian Head massage
- Beauty Specialist
- - Unit 9: Skin Care and Eye Treatments
- - Unit 10: Make-up
- - Unit 11: Manicure and Pedicure
- - Unit 12: Waxing
- Stress Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Certificate in Occupational First Aid
Tips for applying make-up
Examinations and Certification
- The examination body for courses in Massage & Beauty Specialist is I.T.E.C.
- Internationally recognised qualifications.
- Allows membership of Embody, ITEC’s international association.
- Enables professional insurance cover to practice as a therapist.
Cost of Course
- Course Fee: €3,750
- Exam Fees: €250
Free Students Pack Value €510
- Books for the course
- - An Introductory Guide to Massage (new edition) by Louise Tucker
- - An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology (new edition) by Louise Tucker
- - The Art & science of Beauty Therapy by Jane Foulston
- Course Manuals
- Tunic
- Polo Shirt
- Make up Kit & Brushes
- Manicure / Pedicure Kits
- Instructional Massage DVD
Career Opportunities
Graduates can find employment in:
- Holistic Centers
- Health Spas
- Hotels, Guesthouses, Leisure Centres
- Beauty Salons
- Gyms
- Cruise Ships
- Mobile Therapsit
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Each Student Requires
- 2 Pillows
- 2 Pillow Cases
- 2 Towels
- A uniform is required for the practical examination:
- Black Tunic ( Provided by Holistic College Dublin)
- Black Trousers
- Black Footwear
Times & Dates
Starting Date: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Completion Date: December 2010
Final exams will be held in December 2010
NB: Places are limited and awarded by interview only
