Are day courses in holistic and massage treatments credible?

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KaraClegg

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I am just coming to the end of NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy. The modules I covered were facials, eye treatments, hair removal, make-up, manicures and pedicures. I enjoyed most of them (make up didn't really teach me anything new) but feel I would like to explore the holistic side of the beauty industry further. I am unsure what the best route for future training is... should I do the NVQ Level 3? Or do separate courses that last 4 days? I am a member of BABTAc and I read in the Vitality magazine an article about this issue and the professional experts felt that a 5 day course wasn't enough to be competent in giving specialist massages?

Can anyone recommend a massage course in west Yorkshire?
 
Hi there,

I'm a fully qualified Holistic Therapist and Reflexologist (level 3), own my own centre and employ staff.

Personally I wouldn't employ a therapist who had not done a full on course in this subject, BUT it does depend what you wish to do with it. If you have the funds available, it might be worth doing a short course and then if you enjoy go onto the level 3.

My friendly and professional advice is though, go for the full on level 3! it carries more weight, and it will be well recognised :wink2:

Hth? And good luck xx
 
It's hard to answer your post without knowing where you want to go with your career. Personally, if you can afford the time etc, I would do NVQ3. If you then go for the employment route, you are fully qualified with a recognised certificate, and you do massage normally as part of the NVQ3. I personally did a Swedish massage course, and wasn't keen, but then did an Aromatherapy course and loved it. Both courses were at college, part time, about 3 hours per week over a year. The advantage of this is that you are learning in bite sized chunks, you have opportunity to go and practice which means that you can go back to your tutor with questions at the following lesson. I don't believe that a 5 day course can teach you all the a and p, the movements, the contras and give you the confidence to go out and work on all the different shapes and sizes of members of the public. It may be that all you want is a massage qualification, in which case I would look at what your college offers. Hope that helps x
 
Are day courses in holistic and massage treatments credible?
No way!
 
Are day courses in holistic and massage treatments credible?
No way!

Really? Damn! I went to college for 3 yrs total, City & guilds in Holistic Therapy, and a seperate ITEC in massage inc full a&p.
However, I have since added a couple of day courses - hot stone massage, ear candling & pregnancy massage. Because these werent included in my course and I wanted to further my career.
So I think that in some cases, yes, as add-on treatments, and with the correct back ground knowledge & training, one-day courses in massage and holistic therapies are credible.
 
Also depends on the tutor
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I think courses such as hot stones or pregnancy massage are great add ons to your level 3 but I really do feel you need level 3 as a solid foundation. The a & p is much more detailed in level 3 than any day course can teach you. X
 
I'm just about to finish my level 2 beauty therapy course. I have applied to go on to do my level 3 in September and I decided on the massage route.

I'm already doing mobile (case studies and at reduced cost - as per my insurance) and have a healthy client base but want to over a little more.

I've booked a day courses for Hopi Ear Candles and Thai foot and hand massage. I felt happy to book these as I have the a&p knowledge from level 2.

I would love to do some kind of massage during the summer hols but I really want to do it properly and college is the right route for me.
 

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