Holistic Body Therapies

Phoenix Diploma in Body Holistic Therapy
This course is designed to cover all the basic aspects of holistic body therapy: Anatomy and physiology; Body, skin and posture analysis; History and principals of holistic work; Massage techniques; Healing energies; and Healing crisis and referral techniques.

The following units are taught in a modular form to allow you to become quickly proficient at each task and enable to build your own clientele within the Phoenix treatment studio or at home.

No formal entry requirements are necessary other than a genuine interest in people and a desire to excel within the industry; however appearance, attitude and maturity along with good command of written and oral language will be considered.

It is not usual to accept learners less than 18 years of age.

City & Guilds Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology and European Massage  
Massage is a universal instinct. From the earliest times, we have known that it helps to rub a sore limb and that to touch is beneficial. Massage can be traced back through history within every culture, in particular Chinese, Indian, Greek, Persian, Roman as well as Western Europe.

Although massage techniques are based on a mixture of many traditions and techniques, the starting point is to understand the workings of the human body, the mechanics of posture and muscle tone which will enable you to create a treatment which will specifically benefit your client.

This course has been designed for anyone wishing to begin his or her career as a massage or body holistic therapist. You will learn how to conduct body analysis; prepare the working environment; carry out treatments to cover relaxation; aid weight-loss; stimulation and lymphatic drainage.

You will study the history of massage, learn about health and safety legislation, anatomy and physiology of the body, and all related organs. Throughout the course you will receive and give massage to a variety of ody types to increase your expertise.

Indian Head Massage  
This course is designed for those learners wishing to progress their career as Holistic therapist and builds upon existing knowledge. If you are new to bodywork additional classes will be required.

You will learn about the desirable characteristics of an appropriate treatment environment; objectives of massage treatments; benefits and effects on the body; skin, hair types and characteristics; known contraindications; history, origins and traditions; principles of Marma points and Charkas; the uses of the five classical massage movements; how massage techniques can be adapted to suit the physical characteristics of a client; the uses of different massage mediums; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of massage treatments; contra-actions that may result from a treatment; aftercare advice that should be provided.

Hopi Ear Candling  
This is an ancient and natural therapy handed down by many civilisations. It is believed that the Ancient Greeks used ear candles, initially probably for cleansing, purifying and healing on a spiritual basis, but much later on a purely physical basis. However, the practice reached the modern world via the native American Hopi Indians of North Arizona (it’s interesting to note that Hopi means peaceful people).

This intense but enlightening workshop covers: the history of Hopi ear candles; how the ear candles work; anatomy of the ear; mechanism of hearing/how to clean ears; diseases and disorders of the ear; contraindications for ear candling; benefits and effects; equipment and materials; treatment procedure; home care and aftercare; facial massage procedure; consultation procedure; business checklist.

Phoenix Diploma in Advanced Body Therapy
Four workshops – Advanced massage techniques; Hot stone massage; Thai-style massage; and Body wrap treatments.

This course is designed for therapists wishing to extend their skills in body therapy techniques. The workshops are available individually or discounted if booked together.

On completion of all four workshops you will receive a Certificate in Advanced Body Therapy practices.