Massage Courses and Sports Massage Courses, ITEC and BTEC Diplomas, Part time Weekend and Intensive Weekday Courses in Central London.
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Essentials for Health - Providing a Career, not just a course
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Welcome to Essentials for Health
Established in 1992, Essentials for Health, based in Central London, has grown to become one of the most reputable and innovative schools of massage and sports massage in the UK. Our proven track record, accelerated learning and online virtual classrooms set us apart. Over the past 19 years, we have trained thousands of massage therapists to the highest standards of excellence. Our graduates have gone on to run highly successful therapy businesses and schools in the UK and throughout the world. More than that, they have gone on to lead the lives they dreamed of .
We offer part-time and intensive courses and training to the highest levels as well as beginners courses, virtual classrooms and CPD courses. We also have an innovative support club for therapists.
We are proud to provide so much more than a course.... this is the start of your new career, your new life.
Whether you're looking for a change in career, a hobby, a massage refresher or a CPD massage course, let Essentials for Health make it happen
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Why choose Essentials for Health?
Our reputation speaks for itself. 70% of our business comes from referrals and repeat business and our rate of examination passes is exceptionally high. We believe this is the result of the careful structuring and timetabling of our courses and the commitment of our highly-qualified tutors selected for their passion for their subject, a desire to pass on knowledge, an enjoyable, relaxed teaching style and a good sense of humour.
Join the school that provides a career, not just a course.
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Listed below are our courses
ITEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in Holistic Massage Practice
This London-based course is for people who wish to qualify as a massage therapist and who have no previous experience. The course includes a thorough grounding in full body massage techniques, theory and business taught in class, and Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology to a Level 3 standard (this can be studied in class or online). The course takes place over 10 weekends, one approximately every three weeks.
Check availability and book your place today at
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Massage_ITEC_BTEC
ITEC Level 3 Professional Diploma in Holistic Massage Practice (Fast-track)
This London-based course is for people who wish to qualify as a massage therapist quickly and who have no previous experience. The course includes a thorough grounding in full body massage techniques, theory and business taught in class, with Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology to a Level 3 standard studied online. The course takes place over 15 weekdays, one block of 10 days followed approximately 2 months later by a second block of 5 days.
Check availability and book your place today at
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Fast_Track_Holistic_Massage_Diploma
BTEC Level 5 Sports Massage & ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage Professional Diploma
This London-based course is for people who wish to qualify as a sports massage therapist and who have no previous experience. The course comprises of a streamlined Level 4 Holistic Massage Diploma (the highest level in the UK) which follows directly onto a Postgraduate Level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma. The course includes a thorough grounding in full body massage techniques, theory and business, and advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology. The course takes place over 13.5 weekends, one approximately every three weeks.
Check availability and book your place today at
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Sports_Massage_Course
BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Sports Massage & Sports Treatments
This London-based Postgraduate course is for qualified massage therapists or other therapists with massage experience only. The course includes a thorough grounding in a wide variety of diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention techniques and theory, business skills and advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology. The course takes place over 7.5 weekends, one approximately every three weeks.
Check availability and book your place today at
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Physios_Sports_Course
BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Sports Massage & Sports Treatments (Fast-track)
This London-based Postgraduate course is for qualified massage therapists or other therapists with massage experience only who want to qualify in Sports and Remedial Massage quickly. The course includes a thorough grounding in a wide variety of diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention techniques and theory, business skills and advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology. The course takes place over 15 weekdays, with three blocks of 5 days approximately one month apart.
Check availability and book your place today at
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Intensive_BTEC_Diploma
ITEC/BTEC/VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
This fascinating 60-hour online course covering human Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology is studied in your own time with supplementary worksheets, film-based lessons, interactive activities and email support with a real A&P tutor. No previous experience is necessary and you will qualify with a Level 3 diploma, suitable for most complementary, fitness and beauty therapies. With 100% pass rate (as at April 2011), it’s proven quality learning!
For online e-Learning, please visit http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Virtual_Classroom
The Virtual Classrooms we offer are below
Anatomy & Physiology online revision course
This fascinating 60-hour online course covering human Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology is studied in your own time with supplementary worksheets, film-based lessons and interactive activities. No previous experience is necessary. Ideal for those who want to learn for fun or anyone needing some A&P revision, this course is the equivalent of a Level 3 diploma course. The full package is worth 40 CPD points, or body systems can be purchased individually.
For online e-Learning, please visit http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Virtual_Classroom
Business skills online
Join us online for an hour of insightful, useful business training designed to help you and your therapy flourish. Places are limited so don’t delay. Available individually or free as part of the business support club, Therapist’s Business Passport. Each webinar is worth 1 CPD point and £££s in value to your business.
Contact us on 01628 476100 or visit
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/SHP/EventsInfo.php?ItemID=86
Business skills online course
This inspiring and practical 6-hour online workshop has all the benefits of an expert CPD course with the ability to watch it again and again in your own time. Download worksheets, absorb the film-based lessons and learn how to start your business seamlessly and confidently or breathe new life into your existing Complementary Therapy, fitness or beauty business. Worth 5 CPD points.
Contact us on 01628 476100 or visit
http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Business_VC
Therapist’s Business Passport
This unique course is designed as a business support club to support you over a six- or twelve-month period to develop your business skills the easy way. You focus on delivering your therapies to the world while Gill Tree and her team of market experts help you boost your income. Whether you’re ready to focus on this or if you just need a little help to get going, this is the ideal solution for you.
The course consists of weekly business plan actions and monthly guiding principles delivered straight to your inbox, a monthly webinar to educate and inspire you, unique and varied supplier discounts that save the average therapist £220, and free 24/7 access to the online business skills workshop ‘Passport to Business Success’. You will receive 11 CPD points in the first six months and a further 6 should you decide to complete the 12 month programme. Places are limited on this course, although you can try the emails and webinar for one month free before you decide.
Contact us on 01628 476100 or visit http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/Page.php?ID=Business_Passport
Still not sure? Sample our webinars (online seminars) for free at http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/SHP/EventsInfo.php?ItemID=86.
Our Master Classes are below
Deep Tissue Massage
What do you do when your clients want deeper massage work than you feel confident and competent to give? This advanced massage techniques workshop will provide you with the necessary tools to develop your deep tissue massage skills, including new techniques and how varying your client’s positioning on the couch will allow you to access certain muscle groups better, making your treatments even more effective.
This fun and active day run in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere is suitable for anyone with Swedish massage skills. Worth 5 CPD points.
Please note: If you attend a Deep Tissue workshop and then book onto a Sports Massage Diploma course with us within one month, you will receive your workshop fee back!
Massage and Pregnancy
This workshop will enable you to massage pregnant women with knowledge and understanding. You will learn the Anatomy and Physiology involved in pregnancy and its contra-indications. There will also be a very practical session looking at appropriate massage techniques together with suitable massage positions, comfortable for both the client and the therapist. Worth 5 CPD points.
Top Up Techniques
This workshop is those who wish to refresh their skills and learn some new techniques. You will learn some unique, powerful and effective techniques that have become our trademark, including 32 different techniques for the back as well as techniques for the legs and a little of our philosophy and vision. This will be a really outstanding day full of fun, joy and of course, massage! Worth 5 CPD points.
Teaching Workshop
Ever been so inspired by a great teacher that you'd like to teach yourself? Would you like to add another string to your bow and run workshops to supplement your therapy income? We are well known for our motivating teaching style and founder Gill Tree will personally teach you to teach and follow in her footsteps. This day will give you the skills and confidence to teach your own workshops. Worth 5 CPD points.
Check availability and book your place on any of these Masterclasses today at http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/SHP/Events.php?CatID=9&ID=Masterclasses.
Our Introductory Workhop a one-day introductory massage workshop
This day is ideal for anyone considering studying massage or who just wants to learn for fun but to a high standard. On one-day London-based course you will learn to give and will receive a back of body massage using oil and soothing music. You will learn about oil types, contraindications for massage and how it can relieve stress and tension and enhance health. Please note – this course does not qualify you as a professional but is intended for fun practice on friends and family.
Check availability and book your place today at http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/SHP/EventsInfo.php?ItemID=50.
We also offer open afternoons at Essentials for Health
Come along to this fun afternoon and enjoy a free massage lesson, sports massage demo, meet some of our tutors and graduates and experience what it would be like to be our student for a few hours. With special offers and fun activities on the day, it’s great for anyone who’s thinking about joining us.
Check availability and book your place today at http://www.essentialsforhealth.co.uk/SHP/EventsInfo.php?ItemID=52.
BTEC Level 5 Sports Massage
ITEC Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage
VTCT Anatomy and Physiology
ITEC Anatomy and Physiology
CPD
Service Categories
Massage - Deep Tissue, Massage - Holistic, Massage - Indian Head, Massage - Infant, Massage - Pregnancy, Massage - Sports, Massage - Stone Therapy, Massage - Swedish / Relaxation, Sports Injury Therapy
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