Program Description

1. Introduction, Touch, The Qualities of a Healer, The Subtle Body.
   1. Introduce massage, the importance of touch, and explain the various subtle bodies
   2. Evaluate the Chakra and Meridian Systems
   3. List the qualities a good healer must have
   4. Discuss the 3 parts included in the Subtle body
2. The Effects of Stress on the Body and Mind, Levels of Organisation.
   1. Examine stress the bodily systems that it affects and summarize nutritional effects it can have on the body
   2. List 4 areas in which stress can affect us with a description of each areas
   3. Examine your understanding of the term ‘burnout’
   4. Identify 4 processes considered important in maintaining/supporting the immune system
3. Cells and Tissues, The Skin.
   1. Discuss the role that cells and tissues play in the body and describe the skin and its various functions
   2. Summarize the purpose of the skin
   3. Describe the following layers of the skin:
   4. Dermis
   5. Epidermis
   6. List 3 waste products the skin produces
   7. Examine the regulation of body temperature
4. Skeletal System.
   1. Evaluate the support and movement systems of the body
   2. Introduce 4 types of bones and give their location
   3. Examine the purpose of the vertebral column
   4. List the vertebrae giving their corresponding numbers
5. Muscular System.
   1. Describe the structure, function and location of the muscles
   2. Identify 3 types of muscle tissue and discuss their function
   3. Discuss your understanding of cramp
   4. Evaluate the meaning of Fibrositis
6. Nervous System.
   1. Introduce and explain the Central Nervous System
   2. Identify the 3 layers which cover the brain
   3. Summarize the purpose of the cerebrospinal fluid
   4. Discuss how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems differ
7. Endocrine System.
   1. Discuss the location and functions of the Endocrine Glands identifying the hormones they secrete
   2. Examine why endocrine glands are referred to as ductless
   3. Describe the location of the pituitary gland
   4. Identify the 2 hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland
8. Special Senses.
   1. Identify and examine the 7 special senses
   2. Analyse the 3 outer layers of the eye
   3. Evaluate the bones that the auditory ossicles are made up of
   4. Discuss the part of the ear that influences a persons balance
9. Digestive System.
   1. Evaluate the importance of food to our bodies and introduce the organs of digestion
   2. List vitamins that are fat soluble
   3. Identify the process of food absorption by the body
   4. Explain the purpose of the liver
   5. Describe the 2 organs which are relative to digestion
10. Respiratory System.
    1. Examine the functions of the Respiratory System showing the location of respiratory organs
    2. Define the 3 different section the pharynx can be divided into
    3. Discuss the location and processes of gas exchange
    4. Explain the technique of breathing
11. Circulatory System.
    1. Discuss in detail the various aspects of the Circulatory System
    2. Analyse the composition of blood
    3. Summarize the principle functions of the blood
    4. Identify how blood is circulated around the body
12. Lymphatic System.
    1. Describe the Lymphatic System and its functions
    2. Examine the purpose of lymphatic nodes
    3. List 8 principle nodes in the body and the areas they drain
    4. Summarize what role the thymus plays in the body
13. Urinary System.
    1. Examine the location and functions of organs making up the Urinary System
    2. Discuss the 4 sections that the Urinary System is composed of
    3. Describe how the kidney produces urine
    4. Analyse the role the bladder plays in the body
14. Reproductive System.
    1. Evaluate the male and female Reproductive Systems in detail
    2. Identify 4 internal organs of the female reproductive system
    3. Discuss the following:
       • Fallopian Tubes
       • Uterus
    4. Examine the primary function of mammary glands
15. Preparing for Massage, Oils That Can Be Used, Contra-indications.
    1. Discuss preparations required prior to treatment and pros and cons of massage
    2. Summarize why touch is so important to a therapist
    3. Describe how you would prepare for a massage session
    4. Analyse the primary advantages to massage
16. Massage Movements Discussed and Illustrated.
    1. Introduce the oils used in Aromatherapy and identify the principle massage strokes
    2. Explain the importance of oils in Massage
    3. Examine 2 strokes that are found in the percussion group
    4. Identify how gliding strokes are beneficial to a client
17. Remedial Massage for Common Disorders.
    1. Examine percussion and deep tissue massage, analysing the important areas to focus on
    2. Describe how you would perform the following massage procedures and discuss their benefits:
       • Fingertip Pressure
       • Heel of hand pressure
       • Hacking
       • Cupping
       • Pummelling
    3. Identify disadvantages of massaging a client’s stomach
    4. Summarize the necessity of covering an area with a towel when it is not being worked on
18. Shiatsu Massage
    1. Analyse techniques used in a Shiatsu treatment and identify the main meridians of the body
    2. Describe the cupped hand procedure
    3. Discuss the purpose of the vital force
    4. Summarize your conception of Shiatsu Massage
19. Shiatsu Procedure
    1. Identify the sequence best suited for the therapist to ensure the body is massaged effectively
    2. Introduce the importance of performing massage in a certain sequence
    3. Describe how you would apply massage to the lower back area
    4. Discuss a complaint that can be relieved by massaging a client’s neck area
20. Conclusion, Business Opportunity.
    1. Examine the essential oils and their healing properties and discuss logistics of setting up a practice
    2. Introduce the advantages of essential oils
    3. Summarize the 3 steps to consider when starting your own business