24th October 2010

For those who have completed ’Advanced Massage’ Part 1 and also for Sports Massage Therapists, this is another great opportunity to train with Reg. Osteopath Joanne Perkins.

This is an accredited, level 3 practitioner course

 

                                                        

Advance Massage Techniques (Part 2) will include:

1. a revision of deep muscle massage to the main muscle groups
2. articulation to spinal, pelvic and peripheral joints.
3. an introduction to muscle energy and functional techniques.
4. Strain/Counterstrain Technique
5. assessing sacro-iliac mobility & articulation to sacro-iliac joints
6. assessing leg-length discrepancy & realigning leg-length differences

These skills will be an invaluable addition to your repertoire and will be especially helpful for treating problems that arise during pregnancy as well as sporting injuries, especially golfers & tennis players.

The Muscle Energy Technique and Strain/Counterstrain Technique can be used on any muscle group in the body whilst the Functional technique can be used on any joints in the body.

All the techniques taught provide an opportunity to give your hands a rest

To Book your place on Advanced Massage 2:

You can either pay a deposit now and then the remaining balance 4 weeks before the course date; or the full course fee now. Just select your choice by clicking the drop down arrow in the box below then click ’Buy Now’ to go through to the Google Checkout - please note, deposits are non-refundable

9th & 10th October plus 13th November for assessment

   

This form of massage, originating in the East several hundred years ago, works on both physical and mental states. The client doesn’t need to undress and there is no specialist equipment of any kind, a truly mobile therapy.
Indian Head Massage induces a state of calm, peace and tranquility and promotes high levels of alertness and concentration. Relaxing, yet invigorating, Indian Head Massage creates a wonderful feeling of well-being.

13th & 14th November 2010

Tension and discomfort in the shoulders is extremely common and this accredited, advanced massage level 3 course equips you with skills to be a far more effective massage therapist.
To attend you must hold a recognised massage qualification - if you’re unsure just give us a call and we’ll be happy to clarify

This workshop is designed to enhance the massage practitioner’s repertoire of techniques and effectiveness when working extensively on a client’s shoulders - a very common area of stiffness and soreness.
It covers specific deep massage, vibration and pressure techniques for release and re-energising of the muscles. These are allied with passive movements and dynamic stretches to promote greater ease and flexibility.

The workshop covers the choice of appropriate techniques for each client, ways of moderating the pressure, how to blend them smoothly into a massage session, and relevant exercises to offer the client for self maintenance.
There is an emphasis on good body use for the practitioner (including ways of saving your hands), and ’listening’ with your hands (monitoring and adapting to the client’s responses).

In addition to the course booklet all students will receive a DVD covering the techniques taught by Darien

16th September 2007

This one day course is open to both complete beginners and those qualified in another therapy. The day will provide you with the knowledge to use a selection of essential oils confidently and safely with your friends and family. Working with the essential oils will create a relaxed and informal day.

We will cover:

• Safety

• Contraindications (when not to use)

• The properties and therapeutic benefits of essential oils

• How aromatherapy can be used to aid relaxation, provide stress relief, help with basic family first aid, ease aches and pains and more......

• Ways to use essential oils

• A basic massage routine
  

Those considering a career in aromatherapy will find this course a useful foundation.

19th July 2008

Many of you will have heard of Trigger Points (TP) but what are they and how do they work?  How can they be used in the treatment of myofascial pain? Can they be incorporated within other treatments, and importantly, what benefits do they have?

There has been much written about these mysterious little points, from the highly clinical Travel & Simons (T&S) to a wide range of complementary approaches. The methods of treating them also vary; T&S inject with local anaesthetic, others use force or rubber tipped sticks or movement. All these approaches seem to insist on fixed patterns and a defined response for any TP.

In my experience this fixed pattern is just the tip of the iceberg and invites further exploration. The more I work with students and clients the more I find so much more to learn.

Within Spineworks we have developed a special way of working with TPs which uses the clients’ own subconscious to re-establish the brain-nerve-muscle connections. It is this we will be exploring in this hands-on workshop. You will learn how you can help your clients and yourself. You will experience, both as giver and receiver, how the Spineworks technique releases holding tissue and opens the healing process. You will discover the mystery!

20th July 2008

   

                          

Ian Jarvis trained in Shiatsu with KI Kai School in London, qualifying in 1993. In 1992 he started training in Reiki, specifically Usui Shisi Ryoho and after 10 years of practice he was initiated as a Reiki Master. In 1994 he met Tarpan Williams who had developed Spineworks during the previous 20 years. Ian trained with Tarpan and then worked as his apprentice. Together they developed the training courses. Tarpan returned to his native Australia in 1999. From that time Ian has been the only teacher in Europe, running courses throughout the UK and in Ireland and Greece.
He has developed the system further and completely redesigned the training programme. To honour these changes he has now relinquished the Spineworks name and coined the new name of Sensoma.

14th October 2007

Creative Marketing

• Recently Qualified or yet to get started?
• Wanting to make a go of it?
• Needing more clients?
• Uncertain about your ideas?
• Not sure where to begin?
  

Then sign up for this workshop! Together we will explore where you are at, what you want to achieve, and how you are going to get there.

If you have one, bring your business plan, any marketing tools that you have, i.e. leaflets, a notebook & pen & all of your ideas! If you have a laptop with a wireless connection, bring that too.

Leave behind your inhibitions, for this workshop is about achieving!

Easy Book-keeping for Therapists

• Do your invoices mount up?
• Do you dread doing your books?
• Do you know how to calculate your profit each month?
• Have you even put off setting up in practice because the thought of managing your accounts is daunting?
  

Don’t panic – This workshop is for you.

You will learn an easy to use system of keeping your accounts and calculating your profit. This system will provide your accountant with all that he/she needs to complete your tax return – you may even be confident enough to complete it yourself!

Don’t let the fear of accounts hold you back, this system is easy to implement, easy to manage and will take very little time each week.

23rd October 2010

Arguably one of the most popular therapies around today, Hot Stone Massage is not only extremely relaxing, and very effective due to the heat introduced to tense muscles but also much less strain on the hands of the therapist - win win really!

This is an accredited, level 3 practitioner course and to attend you must have a recognised massage qualification such as Swedish Massage, Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy, Sports etc, if you’re unsure just give us a call or email to clarify.

Accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists

Hot Stone Massage is a deeply relaxing treatment that effectively releases stress and tension in the body. The heat of the basalt stones encourages the muscles to release quicker than traditional massage and is particularly beneficial for muscular aches and pains, insomnia, back pain, stress, tension and depression. In addition the effectiveness of this wonderful therapy reduces the strain to your hands.

During this one day intensive course we will cover:

• Contraindications of treatment
• Preparation for Hot Stone Massage
• Giving and receiving a Hot Stone Massage
• Benefits of treatment
  
• Safe use of Hot Stone heaters
• Appropriate health & safety requirements
• What type of hot stones and stone heaters you will need & where to buy them
• Caring for your stones and equipment
• Providing client after care advice

This will be a long but very enjoyable day during which you will have ample time to practice your new skills. A practitioner’s certificate will be issued upon demonstration of a competent hot stone massage.n

Please note: you will not be able to receive treatment on the training day if you are pregnant or have a medical condition that causes peripheral neuropathy (loss of sensation in hands or feet). Please make us aware at the time of booking if this applies to you.

To Book your place on the Hot Stone Massage course:

You can either pay a deposit now and then the remaining balance 4 weeks before the course date; or the full course fee now. Just select your choice by clicking the drop down arrow in the box below then click ’Buy Now’ to go through to the Google Checkout - please note, deposits are non-refundable

21st November 2010

Thai Foot Massage can be performed as a stand alone treatment, but equally some of the techniques can be integrated into your existing foot and leg routine, as well as into a reflexology treatment. A comprehensive manual covering the course content will be provided. The Thai stick & chart used during the course will be yours to keep.

Thai Foot Massage is a relatively new concept in the UK, but has been practised for hundreds of years in various forms, both in Thailand and beyond. It is believed to have originated over 2000 years ago and has it’s roots in India, Korea, Japan and China.

The emphasis on the day will be practical, the aim being to ensure that all students feel confident to add this new skill to their repetoire of therapies and are able to offer the treatment to clients. 

To Book your place on the Thai Foot Massage course:

You can either pay a deposit now and then the remaining balance 4 weeks before the course date; or the full course fee now. Just select your choice by clicking the drop down arrow in the box below then click ’Buy Now’ to go through to the Google Checkout - please note, deposits are non-refundable

27th & 28th November 2010

The Lower Back and Hips is a common area of discomfort and this advanced massage workshop with Darien Pritchard will equip you with the skills to alleviate the tension in this area far more effectively.

This is an accredited, level 3 Course - to attend you must have a recognised massage qualification - if unsure, just give us a call to clarify

 

This workshop presents a variety of ways of working to release accumulated tension in the lower trunk, a common area of stiffness and soreness, and to increase mobility in the lower back and at the hip joints.

 

It covers specific deep massage and pressure techniques for releasing tensions. These are allied with passive movements and dynamic stretches to promote greater ease and flexibility.
The workshop looks at the choice of appropriate techniques for each client and how to blend them smoothly into a massage session, and relevant exercises to offer the client for self maintenance.

There is an emphasis on good body use for the practitioner and ’listening’ with your hands (monitoring and adapting to the client’s responses).

In addition to the course booklet all students will receive a DVD covering the techniques taught by Darien

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24th September 2010

An extremely popular treatment with clients, Aromatherapy Facials is an one day level 3 course open to qualified massage therapists and aromatherapists who would like to offer  Facial Treatments to their clients, an area many courses just touch on if not omit completely.

For Qualified Aromatherapists a range of essential oils known to be beneficial for the skin will be available for use.  Holistic Massage Therapists and sports massage therapists etc  will be using pre-blended oils especially selected to cover a range of skin types. We also use the wonderful  Rose Tui Wax. Information will be provided on where to purchase quality pre-blends suitable for professional Facials.

     

A healthy glowing complexion is the one thing most women say is the sign of true beauty. More money is spent on skin care than on any other beauty products.
Just by receiving a holistic facial massage you can:-

• Bags and circles uner the eyes
• Wrinkles and stress lines
• Stress and tension in the face, neck and shoulders
• Sagging loose skin on the face and neck
• Lack of colour and vitality in the face

• Cleansing/Toning/Exfoliation
• Consultation
  
• Benefits of Holistic Facial Massage
• Natural Face Masks
• Use of Base Oils, Essential Oils, Pre-Blends & Wax
  
• Contraindications
• Holistic Facial Massage routine

8th February 2009

 

95% of the day will be ’hands-on’ so you will both give and receive plenty of massage under the tutor’s guidance - just a little theory as we talk through the health & safety implications.
Classes will be small, relaxed and friendly and all equipment and materials are provided so you don’t need to bring anything.

For those of you who decide that you would like to pursue a career in massage, useful advice will be provided to point you in the right direction.
If you would like to know more just email or give us a call

16th & 17th October 2010 plus 14th November for assessment

This is a MUST-HAVE therapy if you are looking to do corporate work/festivals etc. We can also put you in touch with the company that arrange back-stage massage for artists and performers around the UK and On-Site massage is the preferred therapy.

This is an accredited, level 3 practitioner course ~ To Attend you must have a recognised massage qualification e.g. holistic massage, swedish, aromatherapy, IHM, sports etc - please get in touch with us if you’re unsure.

The massage is performed with the client fully dressed and sitting in a lightweight chair - treatment can be from just a few minutes to half an hour or more depending on the situation and the client. This is a very versatile and effective massage skill and can open up many opportunities for you

To Book your place on the On Site Massage course:

You can either pay a deposit now and then the remaining balance 4 weeks before the course date; or the full course fee now. Just select your choice by clicking the drop down arrow in the box below then click ’Buy Now’ to go through to the Google Checkout - please note, deposits are non-refundable