The Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage (QCF) provides you with knowledge of the principles of face and body massage, and how massage therapists practice. You will learn health, safety and hygiene, how to prepare the treatment area, yourself and your client, you will demonstrate competence in dealing with clients, using consultation techniques, using information for planning treatments. You will learn the benefits and techniques of massage and be able to provide treatments safely and effectively to clients in different circumstances. You will learn to reflect on the outcomes of treatments, and offer a series of treatments to achieve a desirable result. Aspects of business studies are also included. This is a practitioner level qualification.

The Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage Techniques (QCF) provides you with knowledge of the principles of face and body massage, and how massage therapists practice. You will learn health, safety and hygiene, human anatomy and physiology, pathology, how to prepare the treatment area, yourself and your client, you will demonstrate competence in dealing with clients, using consultation techniques, using information for planning treatments.

The Anatomy and Physiology award is the ‘foundation’ upon which all other Complementary, Beauty and Sports Therapy awards are based. It is comprised of several units encompassing all systems of the body. It is essential for therapists to have a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology, as they will be working in direct contact with the body structures. It is also vital that they have a comprehensive knowledge of diseases and disorders of the human body so that they are aware of when and when not to treat a client, and only operate within certain parameters.

Aromatherapy is the study of aromatic essential oils and their use in enhancing our health and wellbeing. In this Level 3 Aromatherapy Diploma, you will discover the rich history of the application of aromatherapy, together with how we can use these precious oils in various ways to influence our physiological and psychological health. You will learn the science underlying the properties of the oils and how they relate to and affect our body, brain and mind. Aromatherapy massage is gentler than other forms such as Swedish massage and you will be taught how to incorporate essential oils into this soothing and relaxing massage.

Reflexology is a gentle therapy, which helps the body to heal by unlocking vital energy channels and restoring a sense of balance or homeostasis. Most of us experience stress and tension in our daily lives, upsetting the body’s equilibrium, leading to feelings of being ‘under par’ and compromising our immune, nervous and endocrine systems. Reflexologists work on hands and feet to restore the flow of energy and enabling the body to heal itself. As a holistic therapy, it works by helping to heal the whole person.

The main aim of the Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is to enable learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide Sports Massage Therapy. It has been designed to provide learners with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work in an unsupervised capacity as a sports massage practitioner, with non-pathological (non-injured) tissue. In this qualification learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning the practice of Sports Massage Therapy, including nutrition, classification of sports injuries and the stages of healing. It will also provide learners with the understanding, skills and techniques to plan, prepare for and apply a range of sports massage methods to uninjured clients. Learners will also develop the skills to evaluate massage strategies and methods to inform on future treatments.

The Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (QCF) is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of Indian head massage. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety, and client care and communication. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification, such as anatomy and physiology.  The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in providing Indian head massage treatments to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide your own services for clients.