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By studying with us you will be guaranteed that the classes will be kept small for individual attention. Maximum students during practice would be 6.
The information for each course is as follows:
Anatomy/Physiology and Holistic Massage: History:
The word “massage” originated from many different languages. The use of massage has been recorded in China from 3000 BC for promotion and restoration of health as well as for relaxation.
The Japanese used massage with application of pressure (Shiatsu).
In India massage has always been used as part of tradition (Ayurveda).
The Greeks used massage as part of everyday exercise and fitness.
The Romans used massage as an everyday social and business ritual. It was used to treat stiff and sore muscles and joints, for curing diseases.
Modern massage is based on techniques developed by Per-Hendrik Ling(1776-1839).
His massage is known for being both Passive and Active.
In the late 19th century and early 20th century massage was battling for recognition and respect.
Massage now has become a reputable and recognised therapy and is considered to be one of the most used Alternative or Complimentary Therapies used for the benefits for all the body systems both physically and psychologically.
The Syllabus includes: Theory will be done once a week for 3 hrs. The study of the history of massage, the Holistic side of massage(how a person may be treated individually, treating the Body, Mind and Spirit). Anatomy and physiology of the whole body will be explained thoroughly in class. Tests and H.W are given regularly.
Students sitting for the ITEC exams will need to prepare a case study. Monitoring and explanation of how this may be done will be detailed by the tutor.
Practice of the massage sequence may be done at the centre.
Beauty Specialist Diploma: History:
Interest in beauty has been around since the Egyptian Dynasties. Both Queen Cleopatra and Queen Nefertiti where already using treatments as part of their normal
Beauty regime. Aromatherapy was in use and so was Khol (black colour used for making a good eyeliner). The use of wigs, henna and other forms of accessories where a normal way of life for the rich in the Egyptian times.
The syllabus includes: Theory sessions will be done once a week for 4/5 hrs. The study of ingredients used in beauty products. How a facial with mask and massage may be done. Manicure, pedicure, different waxing available (hot, cool, sugaring), make-up, eyelash/brow tint, eyelash perm, eyebrow shape may be done on both men and women. Anatomy and Physiology of Histology, The Skin, Skeletal system, Muscular system, Vascular system, Neurological system, Endocrine system, Hair and hair follicle, Lymphatic system. Tests and HW are given regularly.
Students sitting for ITEC exams need to prepare a case study which will be explained and monitored during the course by the tutor.
Practice needs to be done and will be monitored.
Reflexology. History:
Massaging and touching the feet to help the body is a very ancient practice. The tomb of Ankhmahor in Egypt dates back to around 2330 BC and the series of pictures found on the tomb show what seems to be a foot massage. Ankhmahor was a physician!
The American Indian tribes where massaging the feet for maintaining physical, mental and spiritual balance.
The Chinese have been using finger pressure (Acupressure) for over 5000 years.
An American E.N.T physician, Dr. William Fitzgerald was the one to realise that by pressing one area of the body you where in fact anaesthetising another area. He divided the body in Ten Zones and developed the basis for the development of Reflexology and the zones are still used to this day.
Eunice Ingham came after Dr. Fitzgerald and continued on his work . She mapped out the body on charts and these are still used today.
Later on Hanna Marquant defined Reflexology Zones which are also horizontal and these work in conjunction with the longitudinal zones created by Dr. Fitzgerald.
It is important to realize that about 7000 nerve ending finish off in the feet!
The syllabus includes: History of Reflexology, Zone therapy, Hand/ Foot charts and learning how to read them. Anatomy and Physiology of the hands and feet. Tests and HW are given regularly. Practice of Reflexology sequence.
Students sitting for ITEC exams need to prepare a case study which will be monitored and guidance given by the tutor.
Electrology. History:
Permanent removal of unwanted hair. In the older days (1889) Galvanic Electrolysis was available after Luigi Galvani had discovered it. Unfortunately this Chemical method was very painful although it was a very permanent. Later on Short Wave Diathermy was discovered and this method was less painful but the results were not as good as the Galvanic method. The Blend method in electrolysis was discovered by Henri St. Pierre and Arthur Hinkle and this was found to be fantastic because here the methods were combined together and the results are the best to achieve! Here are the combination of both the Galvanic and Short Wave Diathermy were both the heat and the chemical of both systems work together! Hence THE BLEND!
The syllabus includes: The study of all methods of Electrology-Galvanic, Short Wave Diathermy and Blend. How each machine works and what methods of electricity they work with. Electrical currents and Needles. Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin, Hair, Endocrinology and the causes of unwanted hair. Other alternative methods of unwanted hair. Practice of treating clients with Electrology treatments.
Students sitting for ITEC exams need to work on a case study which will be monitored and guided by the tutor all throughout the course. Tests and HW will be given regularly. Classes are kept small (six maximum). Practicals must be done under tutor supervision.
Diet and Nutrition.
History: Nutrition has always been a essential factor, going back to our ancestors where from Homo Aquaticus the human became a Homo Sapien. Our distant ancestors ate no dairy or grain products. Most food intolerances come about due to the fact that within the Digestive System, the Enzyme that should be there to work on the food , is non existent, so the body has a hard time trying to absorb. For example: If a person is intolerant to wheat, the enzyme Gluten would be missing from the system. If a person has an intolerance to Lactose, in this case, the Lactose enzyme in the persons` Digestive System is missing. This little explanation has been simplified.
The Syllabus includes: Study of Intolerances, checking also a person`s blood type to see what could be ideal for the person. What are: Minerals, Vitamins, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats and Water and their importance in everybody’s diets. Working out what form of eating patterns and what foods a person may have in relation to his/her specific needs or condition. What roles do Antioxidants, Free radicals, Preservatives etc. play on our well being. What life style we lead. Stress factors. Dietary plans for persons to keep themselves healthy. Full revision of the Digestive system.
Students sitting for I.T.E.C. exams need to provide case evidences that they have been working out different programs of eating regimes for 5 different people. This work will be monitored and guidance will be given fully by the tutor. Tests and HW will be given regularly.
More further information regarding other courses please refer to page called Study Continued.
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