Fast Track Holistic Massage Diploma Course

Here's How You Can Gain UK's Highest Holistic Massage Qualification - In Just 15 Days!

"I enjoyed my training enormously – and after comparing notes with other qualified colleagues can wholeheartedly agree that Essential for Health training is second to none!"   Alexandra James

We are proud to offer our Fast Track /Intensive Holistic Massage Diploma for people who want to study quickly. The  massage course is run in Central London,  Bristol, Huddersfield and Edinburgh. In London it is provided as two blocks of ten dynamic and energetic days  over 3 months.

Outside of London it is 15 days, spread over a period of 3 months. Some of the anatomy and physiology aspects of the course will be taught by distance learning with DVD’s of teaching sessions, online quizzes and teleconference tutorials. You are also required to do a first aid course in your own time as well as massage practice and case studies.

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As a special introductory offer, if you study our massage course outside of London you will receive a free fully adjustable massage couch! For participants taking the courses in venues outside of London, only the BTEC exam is available. You may come to London to take our ITEC exams.             

ITEC is an independent professional examinations board whose examinations are recognised nationally and internationally. BTEC (The Business and Technical Education Council) is a long established awarding body that works closely with colleges and universities to deliver qualifications to over 2 million learners around the world.

Successful completion of our Massage Diploma training will provide you with the qualification of Massage Therapist, and the knowledge and techniques needed to give massage treatments. Essentials for Health has been teaching this, our most successful course, since 1992 and has developed the course to produce highly trained therapists who are fully confident to go out to work upon qualification. All practical classes are small so you receive a high level of personal attention. We teach a large number of massage techniques working on couches, using both demonstrations and individual tuition. There is ample time to practice whilst in class and at home between course dates. Regular tests will build your examination confidence; handouts, visual material and tutorials back up all group exercises, quizzes and lectures. Our high rate of exam success reflects the fact that we teach up to and beyond ITEC requirements.

What will I learn on the holistic massage course?

• How to perform an effective full body massage using oils by giving and receiving massage
• Carrier oils and their properties
• Benefits of massage and contra-indications
• A large repertoire of massage techniques including 32 techniques for the back
• How to develop an holistic and intuitive approach
• Anatomy and physiology of all the body's systems
• Diseases and disorders
• Postural Assessment
• The Holistic Approach
• Massage and the Senses
• Client care, ethics and conducting consultations
• First aid and hygiene
• Setting up in business
• Relaxation, breathing and stress management
• How to look after yourself and your posture as a therapist
• Listening skills
• Clinic day with "real clients" coming for treatments
• A recognized first aid qualification.

Can anyone study these holistic massage courses?
Yes, all you need is a desire to help others and a keenness to learn. If the course is your first experience of exams and studying, don't worry! The Essentials for Health team understands that this is true for many of our students and our teaching approach is flexible, designed to help each individual study and practise in the way that works best for them.

What are the holistic massage course requirements?

Home study - Approx 100 hours of massage practice must be completed, including case studies. Additional hours will be required to study Anatomy and Physiology
Theory Exams - 3 x Multiple choice papers
A practical exam lasting 45 minutes

After qualification you can join the ICM and EMBODY Professionals

I’m not sure whether to take ITEC or BTEC

For an extra fee you can take both the ITEC and BTEC exams and gain two qualifications (London only).

Course requirements

100 hours of home massage practice including case studies
Revision and homework in anatomy and physiology and massage theory
One hour practical exam and theory exam.