ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage

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only €1,250.00 ! save €440.00 !!  normally €1690.00- if paid in full before start of course in October 
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Course options:
Autumn Massage- October 23 to April 2024 –Wednesdays – 3 places available
Fast Track Massage -January 2024 – April 2024 
Fast-track Summer Course – June 2024  to  December 2024 – dates below

At Green Tara College we teach a fabulous  in-depth deep tissue healing massage using Swedish  massage techniques which can be used for many ailments especially for deep healing and relaxation. Many of the techniques and methods of applying this massage have been developed and streamlined by Majella during her 30 years of experience.  This treatment that we will teach you , in comparison to others, is without doubt a deluxe holistic massage.

Our sincere aim is to encourage each individual student therapist to develop your own natural skills and gifts to enable you to use your gifts to streamline treatments to your individual client’s needs, be they family, friends and/or the professional client.

We also teach from a spiritual & holistic perspective for anybody who is interested in developing skills to tune into your client’s needs – physically, emotionally and mentally, bringing to them the treatment that best meets their needs.  You can take away what works for you on an individual level. You will truly notice the difference in an energetic massage treatment.

Holistic Massage 

Holistic massage is a deeply relaxing massage experience that treats the mind, body and spirit. It is one of the most popular forms of massage offering a beautiful, relaxing and nurturing treatment. The massage is a complete full body massage to include: legs, back, abdomen, feet, hands, face, head, shoulders, neck, and upper torso.

Our ITEC Holistic Massage course is focused on bringing a deep nurturing treatment to your client. While students learn all of the syllabus – from the workings of muscles to understanding the Anatomy of the body to giving a wonderful deep massage – the training is truly holistic at Green Tara College.

Subjects Covered:

• Hands-on full body massage incorporating the classical Swedish massage movements of effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibration
• In-depth practical training
• History and principles of Massage – including benefits
• 20 hours of case histories
• Common ailments and contraindications
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Business Awareness & Professionalism
• Professional Conduct & Client Care
• Energy Management and the Mind, Body & Spirit Connection
• Exploring and understanding the Holistic Approach
• Study Aid Class
• Examination Preparation Classes

Upon completion of the course, students will be qualified to carry out a holistic full body massage as an Holistic Therapist. The student will have acquired the skills to communicate and facilitate the client in consultation.  The student will have an ingrained knowledge of energy management.

Academic Awards

• ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
• Green Tara College Diploma in Holistic Massage
• ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
• ITEC Diploma in Professional Conduct & Client Care
• ITEC Certificate in Covid Hygiene
• Green Tara College Certificate in Energy Management

Equipment you will need

The College will provide all necessary teaching equipment. – The equipment you will need is minimal and includes:

• Large ring binder folder to hold A4 Sheets
• Clip Board
• Hair ties and hair band (for all practical massage only)
• No jewellery except wedding band (for all practical massage only)
• 2 large black bath sheet towels, 3 black hand towels (for all practical massage only – you can use any colour for class but they must be the correct size)-available at GTC
• One massage table cover – available at Green Tara
• Professional Therapist Uniform – Black therapist tunic (Guiney’s in Dublin, Diamond Design, Co. Monaghan, Salon Select in Navan) black trousers (wider leg) with a crease in the front and back (jeans, leggings, cords not allowed), fully covered sensible low heeled shoes, black socks. (All outer cardigans and T shirts must be black)
• Short nails (for all practical classes)
• Antibacterial or Antiseptic large  skin wipes –  (for practical massage only)-available at GTC
• Hand Gel – antibacterial – (for all classes)
• Equipment wipes e.g. Dettol wipes or Lidl wipes (for all classes)
• Email address
• Books:
  1. An Introduction to Massage by Louise Tucker (pink book) – most recent edition
  2. An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology by Louise Tucker – most recent edition

Qualification Requirements for Students to be awarded Certificates

Certificates will be awarded all together and cannot be awarded until all modules are completed. Students must be available for all the weekend modules.

• A 100% commitment is required
• Completion and submission of 20 Hours of Case Studies – please note that case studies must be typed, so access to a computer or a person who will type up assignments is a requirement
• One hour multiple choice examination paper in Holistic Massage – ITEC Unit 2
• One hour multiple choice examination paper in Anatomy & Physiology – ITEC Unit 1
• One hour multiple choice examination paper – Professional Conduct & Business Awareness – ITEC Unit 22
• One hour practical massage including a short oral examination
• Completion of Energy Management module
• Completion of Green Tara College course assignments.
• Continual Assessment of Course Work
• The compulsory modules for this Diploma (unless exempt) are Holistic Massage, Professional Conduct & Business Awareness and Energy Management.

Enrollment and entry qualifications

• Students must have a caring and helpful disposition with a desire to learn more about the holistic field and way of being. They must be dedicated to their own personal growth and well being.
• Have an acceptable knowledge & capability of written and oral English.
• Places are awarded following a College Interview only via telephone or face to face.
• You are very welcome to arrange to come along and visit us – we advise this as you get a sense of the College and the learning environment – just give Majella a telephone 0868635241.
• To Enroll – Pay the deposit via the website (you do not need to have a pay pal account to do this). When we receive your booking, we will be in touch with you to fill in forms and instructions etc.
  Previous Credits Awards: Certification previously gained in any of the above modules can be credited towards your training and you do not have to repeat the relevant course. Please scan in the qualification and email in when you enroll – Please note that students must otherwise attend all the modules unless a previous recognized qualification in a particular module is held. 

Your training options

ITEC Holistic Massage requires ITEC Anatomy & Physiology & ITEC Business Awareness.  If you already have either of these,  you do not need to sit them again unless your qualification is over 3 years.  Some external qualifications in these subjects may be accepted, but you will need to check with us first. Please scan in your Certificate and email it in when you book the course.

Further options are available only if you hold recognized previous qualifications: