Holistic Massage Syllabus:

Holistic Massage:

• • History of Massage
  • Preparation / Equipment for Massage
  • Definition of the strokes of Massage [including effleurage, petrissage, tapotment, friction and vibration]
  • Sequence of strokes [Full body, Facial, Scalp and Foot massage]
  • Effects and Benefits of Massage [mechanical; physiological; reflex effects; psychological and energetic effects]
  • Cautions, Contra-indications and Endangerment sites to consider when applying massage techniques.
  • Nutrition - understanding the effects of stress on the client's nutritional status
  • Care of the therapist - posture, safe application of techniques, body mechanics
  • Care of the client - record keeping, confidentiality, professionalism
  • Business awareness / professionalism - how to establish & promote your massage business
  • First Aid
  • Relaxation - simple techniques for real relaxation. Learn how to contact the healing energy in the body and how to use it when doing massage

Anatomy and Physiology:

• The Cell and tissue types
• Integumentary system, the skin and nails
• Directional terminology
• Planes of dissection
• Joint mobility and range of movement
• Skeletal system - location, structure and function including bony prominences for muscle attachments
• Muscular system - muscle properties, muscle function, muscle tone, muscle fatigue
• Study of muscles (myology) - Including origin, insertion and action of the muscles that move the body
• Cardiovascular system - systemic and pulmonary circulation
• Lymphatic system - structure and functions of the lymphatic system
• Digestive system - location, structure and function of organs and glands of the gastro-intestinal tract
• Nervous system - structure and function of nerves, C.N.S and peripheral nervous system
• Endocrine and Reproductive Systems - location , structure and function of the endrocrine glands and reproductive cycle
• Respiratory system - internal and external respiration
• Urinary system - components i.e. kidney, ureter and bladder
• Pathologies associated with each system

Examinations and Certification

ITEC level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

Holistic College Dublin results in Holistic Massage exams

The diploma issued by ITEC lists the student's overall grade in terms of a pass, credit or distinction. An average of the theory and practical marks is combined to obtain the final grade.

A pass grade is between 60% - 74%, A credit is between 75% - 89% and a distinction is between 90% - 100%.

Percentage of our students achieving each grade to date

Fail Pass Credit Distinction

0% 6% 5o% 44%