Holistic Therapy Courses
Reflexology
The ancient art of healing reflexology has been practised for many thousands of years. Reflexology uses pressure on the feet to promote good health. It releases tension, relieves stress and pain, improves nerve and blood supply and restores the natural balance of your body. During this course you will learn how to activate the healing powers of the body using the long-established principle that there are energy zones that run throughout the body and reflex areas in the feet that correspond to all the major organs, glands and body parts. On completion students will have a firm knowledge and understanding of how to provide safe and effective treatments.Duration: 2 days 10am - 3pmDiploma: NTA Diploma in Reflexology
Reiki
Reiki Foundation Course (Reiki 1) Reiki (Pronounced Ray-Key) is a very simple yet profound hands on healing technique rediscovered in 1860 from an ancient Tibetan Sanskrit manuscript by a Japanese professor of theology, Dr Mikao Usui. Reiki was introduced to the Western World in the mid 1970's. Reiki works by the transference of Reiki (a high vibrational healing energy) through the practitioners hands to the client where it is used on whichever level is most appropriate for the person at that time - mental, physical, spiritual emotional or energetic The Reiki energy accelerates the body's natural healing ability and often confers insights into the cause of the problem.Duration: 4 x ½ days 2pm - 5pmDiploma: NTA Foundation Diploma in Reiki
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the systematic use of volatile plant oils known as essential oils for the treatment or prevention of disease. It is a form of complementary therapy designed to treat the whole person and not just the symptom or disease by assisting the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself.Essential oils consist of tiny aromatic molecules that are readily absorbed via the skin, and whilst breathing they enter the lungs. These therapeutic constituents next enter the bloodstream and are carried around the body where they can deliver their beneficial healing powers. Because they are highly concentrated, only a small quantity of essential oil is required to bring about results.In this course you will learn the properties of essential oils plus their benefits both physically and psychologically. You will be taught to select, blend and safely use essential oils to suit your client's needs, how to conduct a consultation and provide a skilful full aromatherapy massage.
Hot Stones Therapy
Stone Stone massage therapy has been used in many different cultures for many years. Healers used rocks from the river beds and warmed them either in hot coals or hot water. Placing the hot stones on cloth on the body and arranging them along the energy centres of the body would help to relax the muscles and reduce pain or discomfort, boosting a healing process. Stone massage is traditionally a full body treatment which can be performed dry, or with the use of products. The stones can be used generally, or on specific parts of the body in isolation. This is a treatment that can be combined into other treatments such as manicures, pedicures, facials, Indian Head Massage or remedial massage.The placing of the stones can be followed by a massage which can be deeper and more intense as heat penetrates the body and relaxes the muscles. Hot Stone therapy can help in the treatment of for following problems; muscular aches, pains, and strains, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, back pain, and insomnia. It also helps to improve circulation and can help reduce stress, anxiety, tension and depression.
Thermal Auricular Candling (Hopi Ear Candles)
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). Ear candles were used traditionally by Shamen healers. Ancient wall paintings show their importance in initiation rituals and healing ceremonies of the tribe. The candles are still made today on the basis of the old traditional formula originating from the Hopi Indians.
