Calling all massage therapists

[Onnagata21]

What made you train in massage and what qualification did you go for (vtct, itec etc.)?

 

[Jen Smith]

I got my vtct level 3 certificate in Swedish Massage last year. I adore massage and the benefits it can bring.

I decided to do it as when massaging my husband he would always say that he thought I had a wonderful touch (umm.. maybe I won't go there lol!!) but I must admit I loved the touching and therapeutic benefits it gave both of us. Now when I massage a client I can often get as much out of the treatment as they do.

Working in such close proximity of another person is so rewarding (not in a sexual way but in a comforting way).

I now do Aromatherapy Massage, Hot & Cold Stone Massage and Indian Head Massage and hoping to do Reflexology next year if I am not too busy with everything else I am currently involved with

Now my hubby complains that he doesn't get a massage any more lol!!

 

[Onnagata21]

Hi Jen

Thanks for the reply, just thought i would ask as im a bit nosy! lol!

an ex-work colleague of mine did her hnc in holsitic therapy and she now works for herself as a massage therapist, loving it and totally chilled out now.

if only we were all so lucky!

 

[hippy-chick]

I too did VTCT swedish massage, IIHHT aromatherapy massage, etc, etc, etc.

I did do an ITEC reflexology and found that training superior.

Most of my work is massage and reflexology.

 

[Brandywine]

I wanted to re-train before my youngest started at school. I've been an auxiliary nurse (and thought about training as a staff nurse) and have always been interested in ''natural therapies''.
In the end I decided to train in Swedish massage (VCTC) as a start in complementary therapies and go on from there. I love working with people and making them feel good ( which I got from nursing too ), but decided I wanted to be in charge of my own destiny, rather than working for the NHS!

 

[firemouse]

I should be qualified in ITEC Holistic massage therapy this summer,fingers crossed,my course includes a&p and everything else in between.Ive always wanted to do massage and healing and I see this as the stepping stone to my next course.

 

[MrsR]

I am starting my vtct level 3 certificate in Swedish Massage in September and plan to do vtct IHM straight after. Think there are two reasons why I wanted to do massage - firstly because of my wonderful experiences with massage and secondly with my husband playing semi professional rugby it would benefit him too.

 

[beautyseeker]

Mine is part of my HND Beauty Therapy qualification, I did swedish and aromatherapy massage, must say I prefer swedish - dont really get aromatherapy, smells nice but does nothing for me personally.

 

[sodabubble]

I trained on the Btec Nat dip Beauty Therapy Sciences and learned Swedish, Aromatherapy and Indian Head routines. They were all part of my course so not optional, but I loved every second of it, I really like the client-therapist touch thing, so being able to offer three diff massages for diff client aims is something I find really satisfying

 

[kelly!!]

i trained with vtct through my local college for sweedish and aroma loved it was fab!!

 

[Deeply_Relaxing]

Hi,

I learned simply as a vocation, not an income,its because during my travels around the world I've had many therapies and enjoyed an extended deep swedish type massage so I decided to learn and give a little back. If there's anyone in Notts/South Yorkshire who wants to try or swap drop me a line or check out Massage Therapy Trainee

Cheers

 

[tweeboo]

I did a Level 3 VTCT about 2 years ago since then i have moved onto reflexology, reiki, indian head, hopi ear candles nail tech and now beauty and it has totally changed my out look on life!

 

[fozzyo]

I initially trained at the London College of Massage gaining their Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. Since then I've done Indian Head at the now closed Clare Maxwell-Hudson School and No Hands Massage up to Advanced Practitioner. I am now a trainer for Injury Prevention Massage in the Midlands.

I'm just passionate about massage and the power of touch.

Mat

 

[jacqueline]

I just decided after a techy career I wanted to do something I would enjoy and I love being on the receiving end as a customer. Then after a couple of ropey treatments I just knew I could do it better and this was my choice.

I am doing my training as a Bachelors at University full time in the States and lasts a year or so initially and quite indepth covering many subjects with clinical experience too.

I may specialise in the more clinical aspects eventually.

 

[Terese]

I have done the VTCT in Swedish Massage and find it very relaxing for myself when Im undertaking the treatment, as a former nurse it gives me the one to one with clients which was lacking when I too was working in the NHS!

 

[diddle]

Hi all i too am vtct trained in swedish massage, i was wnadering how you guys advertised and how many massages you do per week and where it is that you do it?? xx

 

[JANEY K]

I have just completed my VTCT in Swedish Massage & Aromatherapy Massage and Indian Head Massage and myself when I'm having the treatment done and clients find it very relaxing .

I'm an Ex- nurse to and it also gives me the one to one with clients which was lacking when I was working in the NHS.I wish i took it up years ago as when i ventured into community care ,some of the patients would have loved this treatment.

I took on Holistics\Aromatherapy because i like the benefits it gives, and the use of essential oils for complementary therapies. I too have always been interested in Natural Healing therapies.It also keeps me in the field of work that i am accustomed to.

I do 2 massages per week ,i suppose it depends really on what the client needs it for i.e relaxation,de-stressing or deep muscular.

 

[Martin Duffy]

I did mine as a part of my HND in beauty & holistic therapies, and have since gone on to do various other specialist massage classes in pregnancy massage & so forth. I tend to blend my techniques, and often blend aromatherapy oils for use within remedial massage, sometimes including some aromatherapy techniques as well, and likewise incorporate more remedial & NM techniques in my aromatherapy. Break down the barriers I say & do what's best for the client!