The main benefits of this course is the vast and the diverse range of therapies covered which students will be able to offer their clients, after all, training and expertise are essential for your business and clients

It will prepare and motivate and on completion of this course the student will be proficient in all these subjects. It will inspire confidence, create knowledge, instill expert techniques and set a standard of success that is unique.

• Brief overview of the systems of the body
• Nutrition
• Weight management
• Diet and fitness
• Personal hygiene
• Skin consultation and care
• Hair care
• Make up techniques
• Anti-ageing therapy
• Manicure & pedicure
• Client consultation
• Massage techniques
• Therapeutics of essential oils
• Aromatherapy/ massage techniques
• Meridian system of the body in relation to reflexology practise
• Zones and mapping of the feet in relation to reflexology practise
• Reflexology techniques
• Basic first aid for your practice
• Counselling skills
• Starting your own practice

1. Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
   1. Identify and explain 5 systems of the body in detail
2. Human Energy Field.
   1. Identify the subtle bodies and give a brief outline of each
   2. Describe the structure of the chakra system and discuss its psychodynamic functioning
3. Human Anatomy.
   1. Describe the cell nucleus and its parts
   2. Summarise the life cycle of a cell
   3. Examine the general characteristics of connective tissue
4. Vitamins.
   1. Define the General Adaptation Syndrome
   2. Summarise the vitamins discussed in this unit
5. Minerals.
   1. Identify the macro minerals discussed in this unit and explain their uses
6. Massage and Client Histories.
   1. Examine the contra-indications to aromatherapy massage treatments
   2. Explain the process of "Centring Yourself"
   3. List 5 oils and explain their beneficial properties
7. Massage.
   1. Summarise the thumb pressing, finger tip pressure and heel of hand pressure procedures discussed in this unit
8. Aromatherapy Oils.
   1. Describe the distillation processes mentioned in this unit
   2. Examine the mixing procedure of essential oils, highlighting the utensils needed
   3. Identify the classification standards of carrier oils
9. Aromatherapy Oils.
   1. List 10 conditions mentioned in this unit and identify the oils suitable for each
10. Case Histories and Aromatherapy.
    1. Identify and explain the various types of movements involved in Swedish Massage
11. Zones of the Body.
    1. List the zones and identify their "paths"
    2. Summarise the reflexes of the systems discussed in this unit
12. Initial Client Contact.
    1. Explain the procedures involved in the following: initial client contact, taking a case history and treatment facilities
    2. Describe the two relaxation techniques: sitting up and lying down
13. The Treatment Process.
    1. Describe the treatment process and how it should commence
    2. Summarise the spinal column and thyroid gland links to reflex areas
    3. Describe the situations and conditions that need to be kept in mind when giving a treatment
14. Definition of Counselling.
    1. Explain the words discussed in the counselling vocabulary
    2. Identify the tools in a Counsellor’s Repertoire and determine the roles they play
15. The Counselling Relationship.
    1. Differentiate between good and bad counsellors
    2. Discuss the characteristics of self-motivation
16. Health and Safety.
    1. List the contra-indications for massage
    2. Identify five oils that would fall under the following headings: Hazardous, Toxic, Skin Irritations and Sensitisation
17. Environmental Factors.
    1. Describe how genetics and the environment plays a role in dictating general health
18. Personal Hygiene.
    1. Identify and discuss the various bath treatments mentioned in this unit
    2. Describe the functions of Eccrine and Apocrine sweat glands
19. The Skin.
    1. Define the characteristics of the four skin types
    2. Summarise the beneficial treatments that aid in maintaining a healthy skin
20. Skin Care.
    1. Explain the skin care routine process that should be followed at night and the benefits thereof
    2. Discuss the stages involved in a facial treatment
21. Hand and Feet Care.
    1. Describe the abuse that hands and feet are subjected to and explain the protection procedures necessary
    2. Using illustrations show the different parts of the nail
    3. Explain the steps of a manicure procedure
22. Hair Structures.
    1. Identify the 3 layers that make up a hair and differentiate between chemical and mechanical damage.
23. Face Shaping.
    1. Describe the aspects of the face shapes discussed in this unit
24. Wrinkle Formation.
    1. Define the term Free Radicals and discuss how they influence the skin structure
    2. List the foods that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and identify their functions
    3. Summarise the benefits of the Vitamins discussed in this unit
25. Massage Hands and Arms.
    1. List the benefits of massage treatments
    2. Discuss the steps involved in a foot and leg massage
26. Hair.
    1. Summarise the main hair removal treatments used today
27. Sterilisation Methods.
    1. List the various sterilisation methods used in beauty salons
28. Stress.
    1. Define stress and summarise the physical, emotional, mental and behavioural effects is has on people
    2. Differentiate between Type A and Type B personality patterns
29. Stress.
    1. Define stress and discuss the steps involved in minimizing it
    2. Summarise the do’s and don’ts of time management
30. Destressing with Aromatherapy.
    1. Discuss the beneficial effects of massage
    2. Discuss how self massage would be carried out
    3. Identify and explain the stages of stress
31. Setting Up A Practice.
    1. Examine the logistics involved in setting up a practice