About the tutor/course
Our course, as well as our general approach to massage, is completely holistic. We believe a client-centred treatment as well as a student-centred course is more effective. We therefore pay a lot of attention to the practitioner’s own development. Our course includes an extensive movement and body awareness training, relationship improvement skills, as well as stimulation of sensory awareness and spiritual consciousness as the context for the more technical aspects of the massage training.

Course supervisor and principal tutor Anja Saunders is a founder member of the Academy of Natural Health, which started fifteen years ago. Anja is a qualified aromatherapist, healer and teacher of the Alexander Technique as well as a professional massage therapist and has a private practice in Central London in which she applies a holistic approach to healing - concentrating on the whole person rather than a specific ailment. She has taught movement, relaxation and body balance on a regular basis for the last twenty years and integrates this experience in the teaching of massage on the courses. She works with a team of creative and dedicated people both on the teaching and the support side who all qualified in massage as well as various other complementary therapies many years ago and are committed to the holistic philosophy of the course.

Venue
1. South London Natural Health Centre, 7a Clapham Common Southside, London SW4 7AA
2. Studio 10, 134 Liverpool Road, Islington NI

Beginners Course
Introduction to Massage & Essential oils. A fun weekend to give you all the building blocks necessary to feel confident in doing a nurturing massage for family and friends.

BODYOLOGY SCHOOL

About Bodyology School
Our aim is to educate students in the science and art of massage so they will be effective, safe and successful massage therapists, who serve their community and help develop the profession of massage.

Our most important advantage is our approach to massage. We teach comprehensive tools and techniques, not simply routines of strokes. Rather than "one massage fits all" we teach students how to think and customise their treatment to the client's individual needs.

Bodyology offers the Student Zone - a set of interactive online lessons, forum, chat room, quizzes, workshops and videos that deepen the classroom studies at students' own pace and time.

About the tutors
Bodyology School is the product of two therapists' professional and personal experience.
Vicky Gaughan has practised psychotherapy and massage for 20 years. Vicky is interested in the therapist-client relationship, psychodynamics and movement practice. Along with teaching, Vicky treats cancer patients in the NHS, and currently is chairperson of the Massage Training Institution (MTI)
Dror Steiner has practised osteopathy, acupuncture and massage for 10 years. Dror is interested in dancing, Reiki, yoga, Pilates and science. Currently Dror is focused on developing new massage diploma training courses.

Venue
School address (classes)
Bodyology, (at The Rooms Above), West Heath Yard, 174 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 1TB
Office address (for post)
Bodyology, 28B Holmdale Rd, West Hampstead, London NW6 1BL

Beginners Courses
This one day fun workshop is for absolute beginners.
This workshop attracts usually two types of students: those who consider applying for the practitioner course and becoming massage therapists and those who like to have fun by learning to give a great massage to family and friends. The emphasis in this workshop is on practising massage, so prepare your hands!

Practitioner Course
This is the foundation massage course that includes all you need to become a confident qualified massage therapist. On completion, you will be qualified to work in a health centre, clinic or home.

The course spans 9 months and includes 11 weekends (22 days) combined with many activities between sessions.

In every session we combine teaching both theory and practice to enhance the learning experience. For example, learning the muscular system will include the anatomy, as well as palpating and massaging those muscles. The experience of learning in this way is so rich that retaining knowledge is easy. For this reason we strongly recommend studying the theory and practice in the same course.

Every effort is made to create a fun and interactive course. Besides the weekend sessions, we offer plenty of activities to enhance your study experience, using tutors' support and the on-line Student Zone.

• Hot stone massage course. This is an advance 2-day course that emphasises the teaching of massage WITH hot stones. Hot stone massage is a creative massage technique, allowing the therapist to massage deeper whilst saving their fingers & thumbs from injury. Once they have experienced a treatment, most clients will be hooked on hot stone massage! We supply sets of hot stones for our students at the end of the course.
  
• 'The Better Series' of one-day courses, each of which will enhance your practice on a specific region or subject:
  
• 'Better Back' Why does almost everyone in Western civilisation complain about their back? This course gives you a new hands-on solution that massage can offer.
• 'Better Neck and Shoulders' Do you know why your clients suffer from neck pain and how to help them? Come and learn how to treat and educate clients with neck pain.
• 'Better Joints' Joint mobilisation, stretches and oscillation techniques to enhance the treatment you offer.
• 'Better Relaxation' Commonly massage is used for relaxation. Find out how you can improve your ability to deeply relax your clients.

BRISTOL COLLEGE OF MASSAGE & BODYWORK

About the course

About the tutors

Venues

Alma Vale Centre, 30 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HY
Bristol Cancer Help Centre, Grove House, Cornwallis Grove, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4PG
The Relaxation Centre, 9 All Saints Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2JG

Beginners Course

Regular weekend introductory courses are run throughout the year. The workshops are suitable for absolute beginners, people who have done some massage and want to learn more, and also those considering the BCMB practitioner course.

Practitioner Course

Our 10-month practitioner course comprises 5 two day weekends (Sat-Sun) and 5 three 3-day weekends (Fri-Sun), and leads to the Holistic Massage Diploma awarded by the Massage Training Institute. We have two intakes each year: one in February (finishing in December) and one in October (finishing in July). This living, vibrant style of massage practice and theory will include:
· detailed massage techniques for the whole body; stretches and mobilisations; body image and body reading; subtle energy, including the aura and chakras; professionalism, ethics and first aid; client handling, practice management and business skills.

Other features special to this course are:
· grounding, meditation and self-awareness work
· students’ personal development throughout the course
· emphasis on students’ own body use, enabling us to develop safe, dynamic and rhythmical expression at the massage table
· Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology taught in a practical, hands-on way and always closely related to massage practice
· 3 sessions of supervised clinical experience
· Appointed Person’s course in first aid
· Close supervision and support throughout the course.

Post-graduate Courses
A variety of post-graduate courses is run throughout the year, including such topics as: Deep Tissue Massage; Emotional Processing; Mobilising Massage; Reading Bodies; Hands Free Massage; Freeing The Shoulders; Energy Work; Shiatsu for Massage Practitioners. There is also a regular programme of supervision groups for massage practitioners, run by tutors from the College.

Further Information
Tel: 0117 3771201
Email: enquiries@bristolmassage.co.uk
Website: www.bristolmassage.co.uk

About the tutor/course

Darien Pritchard has been a bodyworker for 25 years, including 20 as a massage trainer, influenced by the study of Yoga, T’ai Chi, creative dance and the Feldenkrais Method® of movement awareness. He is a co-director of the Massage Training Institute (MTI), for which he was the director of Anatomy and Physiology tuition for 6 years. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the General Council for Massage Therapy to which MTI is affiliated.

Darien established and ran the Massage Study Centre in South Australia (1981-89) and the Cardiff School of Massage, South Wales (1991 - 2002). He is a guest teacher on the practitioner training course at the Royal National College for the Blind at Hereford. He teaches the Holistic Massage modules in a BSc course at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

Darien has run a programme of professional development workshops for massage practitioners for fifteen years. He co-authored ‘Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for the Massage Therapist’ with Su Fox, and is preparing ‘Dynamic Bodyuse® for Effective, Strain-Free Massage’ for future publication.

Practitioner course
Twenty four days over an academic year (September - June) as three modules in a BSc course in Complementary Therapies at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). Anatomy, physiology and pathology taught as separate modules.

Post-graduate Courses/
Dynamic Bodywork Training (10 monthly weekends in Bristol: October-July) to Release Deep Muscle Tension, Mobilise Joints, Promote Suppleness and Rebalance the Body.
A variety of post-graduate weekend courses run throughout the year in Cardiff, Bristol, London, Southend, Oxford and other parts of the country, including ‘Hands-Free’ Massage (using the forearm and elbow to save the practitioner’s hands); Using Your Knuckles (to save your thumbs and fingers); RhythmMobility® (rhythmical and vibratory techniques for release and energising); Working Easier, Working Stronger (Dynamic Bodyuse® for effective strain-free massage); The Quality of Touch (using your touch to enhance the massage experience); Creativity in Massage; The SuppleSpine Programme for Back Care (combining back massage and stretches with guided exercises); and a series on Freeing the Shoulders, Releasing the Neck and Freeing the Lower Back and Hips.

Further Information
Tel: 029 2045 4506
Email:
Website: www.dynamicmassage.co.uk.

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHOREDITCH

About the tutor/course
The course tutor/course leader at the Community College Shoreditch is Ceris Fender (MA, PGCE, MTI, Dip BSS, Dip ISA, Healing Practitioners Cert) who has been teaching the course at Hackney since January 2001. Ceris has been teaching since 1991 and began teaching massage in 1996. She is committed to providing high quality massage training within Further Education. Ceris is also supported at the Community College by anatomy, physiology and pathology tutor Richard Leadbeater and by massage tutor Karen Yarnell.

Ceris has worked as a massage therapist in the NHS since 1996, currently managing a massage therapy team within a psychiatric hospital. Her extensive NHS experience enhances her teaching due to her knowledge of providing massage within a healthcare setting and of working with specialist client groups, including people experiencing mental ill health, people with physical disabilities and learning disabilities and people experiencing drug addiction. She has also had a busy private practice as a complementary therapist as well as working for other health and social care organisations.

In addition to practising as a massage therapist Ceris is a shiatsu practitioner, aromatherapist, reflexologist and healer. Her experience and interest in working with energy is reflected in her massage teaching.

Venue
Shoreditch Campus, Falkirk Street, London N1 6HQ

Beginners Courses
Introduction to massage, also a range of other complementary therapies including Indian head massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu and working with chakras.

Practitioner Course
The course runs over one academic year, September to June. The course can be taken as a weekday option, one day per week, (currently Wednesday) or, for people with daytime commitments, there is an evening/Saturday option. This runs approximately 2 Saturdays per month. The Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology tuition takes place some Wednesday afternoons for the day group and Wednesday evenings for the evening/Saturday group.

The course emphasises an experiential approach to learning practical massage techniques and planning massage treatments and students are supported to develop their own individual ways of working. Massage theory, and professional practice issues are taught through discussion exercises and exploratory learning. Anatomy, physiology and pathology is taught through a variety of learning activities that bring this subject to life. Students are expected to be willing to work with others within the group and to work on their own personal development.

The college has an equal opportunities policy and students can expect their tutors to reflect these principles in their teaching.

Students are supported on the course through individual and group tutorials with their course tutor as well as access to support and guidance facilities available through the college, including student advisors and counseling, careers service, and language support for speakers of other languages. The college has a library and IT facilities that are available for students’ use.

Post-graduate courses
A number of Saturday workshops are available in different areas of complementary therapies including aromatherapy, shiatsu and working with the chakras. Workshops are designed both for beginners and as continuous professional development for massage therapists. Courses include ways of integrating techniques or new awarenesses into practice as a massage therapist.

Further Information
Ceris and Karen also teach workshops independently as well as providing private training for organisations and businesses. Regarding these areas of their work only, Ceris can be contacted on 07958 988 322 and Karen can be contacted on 0208 926 2239. For further information regarding all courses at The Community College Shoreditch, please contact the college on 0207 613 9123 or visit the website at www.tcch.ac.uk.
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KEYS SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

About the tutor/course
Principal of Keys School of Massage Kathleen Pepper has over 40 years' in the health field and 30 years’ as a complementary therapist.  She has been a massage practitioner for over 20 years, having trained with Sara Thomas, a founding member of MTI. She has worked as a yoga teacher since 1976 and as a massage practitioner and aromatherapist for 20 years. She has been a tutor for the Massage Training Institute since 1994. She has taught aromatherapy and massage for various local authorities and adult colleges and was a travelling tutor for the National Federation of Womens’ Institutes, lecturing and tutoring in aromatherapy, stress management and yoga. Kathleen has been a qualified spiritual healer for over 30 years with the White Eagle Lodge in London.  In 2001, she became a certified Zero Balancer.

In addition to studying massage, Kathleen has also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupressure at the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine & Aromatherapy where she took a second qualification in aromatherapy and acupressure massage in 1996. This has resulted in a unique style of massage that she is now making available as a post-graduate course.
Kathleen is the author of the book "Essential Oils and Meditation," see www.keystolight.co.uk for ordering information.

Venue
West London.

Post-graduate courses

Acupressure Massage, Part 1
Students learn where the meridians are and how to incorporate massaging them into their own style of massage. These meridians form a network of Chi running through the body. You will begin to understand how the health and energy of the meridians contributes to a healthy body and how to use massage techniques which will enhance your ability to provide a healing massage.

Acupressure Massage, Part 2
In this weekend course, you will learn how to identify the pressure points (tsubos) used in acupuncture, acupressure and shiatsu, how to work with these to contribute to the improved health of your clients and how to use pressure points in your current massage style.

Further Information
Tel: 020 8560 7201
Email:
Website: www.keystolight.co.uk.

About the tutor/course/holiday

Brigitte Hass Embody, ITEC, MFPhys, CthA, ATH, MTI is a leading expert and pioneer in her field. She offers Therapeutic Holistic Massage, Healing, Reiki, Body-Alignment, Indian Head, and Deep Tissue Work. She has developed Yogic Touch Therapy while studying & working with energy and body-work for over 19 years. Brigitte runs a TRAUMA & STRESS Clinic in Central and South East & West London, and teaches part of the year in South Africa. She draws on a substantial background, exploring also through awareness movement dance meditation and a natural spirituality. Her exceptional ability to tune into the individual and the group need make space for true healing, growth and self-discovery. With great care & insight, safely guiding to free your individual potential. She offers a deeply nourishing and extremely valuable learning experience. Brigitte is a member and approved tutor of the Massage Training Institute & the Association for Therapeutic Healers, and a service provider with Embody/ CThA.

Biography
Brigitte started out in banking and insurance in Germany and then in South Africa. In Nature in Namibia and Cape Town she found a sense of belonging. She made a name for herself as a studio potter, nature reflected thro her work and innovative creativity blossomed in shapes, glaze development and marketing.
In 1986 she attended a massage workshop in Gloucestershire. It felt so right that a year later she had trained and qualified in massage, and has been a full time practitioner since.
With a fine sensitivity from an early age - working with energy and bodywork in her 30's probably exasperated some health issues, making her extremely sensitive. This has lead her to investigate healing, to understand trauma healing, and healing the WHOLE being.
Her work has a strong link to her own development, via counselling, Psycho-synthesis and Voice Dialogue and through Yoga, dance therapy, Buddhism, Meditation and Qi Gong. Through Energy Awareness and Movement Healing, it became clear that to heal we have to harmonise not just one part but body mind and spirit. - Hence the name Yogic Touch Therapy, Yoga meaning: balancing, harmonising body mind and spirit.
Since 2004 her ongoing training includes NVC (Nonviolent Communication). Including a way of communicating compassionately is the final piece of the puzzle. Brigitte enjoys facilitating in South Africa and Europe and is open to travel to new localities.

Yogic Touch Therapy
is a quantum leap in holistic thinking, an extraordinary non-manipulative approach that heals on the cellular level, harmonises the Nervous System, and the WHOLE being. Working respectfully WITH the 'Body Intelligence' the body is enabled to TRUST and lets go - Trauma & Stress conditions heal.

Venues
Central London: Diorama Arts, 34 Osnaburgh Street, London NW1 3ND (Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street Tubes)

Holidays
Find Your Self: Would you enjoy a fabulous holiday as well as a deep healing experience? Come to Montana, a working Stud farm and Retreat Centre in the Cape, South Africa. Brigitte offers. Make the life style changes you want. Find your self. Find a new rhythm in your life that supports you, optional: discover the Cape, fresh air, excellent food, home cooking healthy living, being, sessions, workshops and explore: nature parks whales vineyards beaches culture night life... whatever takes your fancy.
Discuss your needs and enjoy a tailor-made holiday, for healing and connecting with your self.

Participants comments:
* 'A very precious time.'
* 'Thank you! I really enjoyed the nourishing atmosphere, the tremendous ease & spot on guidance, I learnt a lot. It will be with me for many years to come.'
* 'Simple and profound'.
* 'I hear your words, and feel a deep connection in my being, something inside me opens, unfolds and gently floats away. I feel in awe. At last!'
* 'The best weekend I have ever been to.'

The TOUCH weekend for Newcomers
Would you like to feel energised, connected, and able, as well as confident free and focussed.
To feel really at ease when touching others, and having insight is very powerful. This weekend gives that understanding and awareness, increases energy and support for your self, while teaching essential skills to touch with confidence.

Would you enjoy:
·   Greater confidence & ease
·   Learn to release stress and tension
·   Learning to relax deeply
·   Staying energised & safe when touching

It is statistically proven that over 75% of ill–health has its cause in stress. Reducing tension in yourself as well as for your family and loved ones is a true gift. Utilising more of our intuition and instincts can make for much greater ease and clarity in every aspect of our life.

This workshop is a wonderful foundation, gives a deep insight into working with energy and bodywork. You will find this especially helpful if you are sensitive, would like to stay grounded & energised, or are training in complementary therapy.
This is a weekend for your self-care, for your personal development. Learn really useful skills. Would you like to feel alive, and happy; then join us, connect with like-minded people. Reduce stress levels significantly.
Find respect, integrity, trust, and really enjoy. Get lots of practice and a real feeling for 'TOUCH' .

Continuing professional development for qualified body & energy workers advanced techniques - CPD credits.

If you are a body or energy worker and are more sensitive at times than you enjoy, then this weekend is for you. While offering insight and clarity, the Yogic Touch understanding gives more confidence and safety. You will naturally stay energised and work with ease. It is deeply nourishing and relaxing - a real 'time away'.
Would you enjoy:
·   More clarity when assessing clients needs
·   Staying energised & feeling safe
·   Effortless working
·   Releasing tension on the cellular level
·   Greater confidence & ease when working

The introduction weekend is an initiation into a groundbreaking approach, a way of working safely, healing body mind & spirit, and enhancing assessment skills and effectiveness. The TOUCH sequence learnt can be used on its own or integrated into your routine.

An exceptional weekend

This is a weekend to rejuvenate and nurture, to take time out for personal & professional development. Learn really useful skills: Would you like to stay connected, feel alive, and happy, and connect with like-minded people. Reduce stress levels significantly. Find respect, integrity, trust, and really enjoy. Get lots of practice and a real feeling for Yogic Touch.

Introduction weekends
Foundation Training
Foundation Training certificate
Advanced Trainings, various:
Energy, Awareness, Shoulder release, Hip release, body-alignment, Trauma Healing I, II, &III
Practice groups
Supervision
One-on-One Training
Telephone Consultations

Further Information:
Tel: 07074 732222
Email:
Website: www.nrgawareness.co.uk

About the tutor/course
The Sheffield Centre for Massage Training is committed to a person-centred approach to both teaching and working with members of the public. The Centre is committed to equal opportunities and the course is open to all women and men, irrespective of age, religion/creed or size. Applications are welcomed from black and ethnic minorities, lesbians and gays. People with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Centre to discuss their requirements.

Venue
The Stillpoint Practice, 25 Montgomery Road, Netheredge, Sheffield 57 ILN.

Beginners Course
A variety of courses is available, including evenings, weekends and taster days.

Practitioner Course
The course runs from September to July. It takes place one evening a week plus 4 weekends and 4 Sundays.

Post-graduate Courses
A variety of post-graduate weekend courses are run throughout the year including:
Hands-free massage
Advanced techniques
Hot Stones

Further Information
Tel: 0114 258 4558
Email:
Website: www.massage-training.co.uk.

Beginners Course

· Introduction to Massage
· Introduction to Tantric Massage
· Introduction to Aromatherapy & Massage

Practitioner Course

The course runs from October to July and takes place at weekends.

Post-graduate Courses

A variety of post-graduate courses is run throughout the year, including such topics as: Deep tissue massage, Dynamic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Seated Acupressure Massage and Integrating Shiatsu into Massage Practice. We also offer a monthly Therapy Exchange, Practical Demonstrations and a Student Clinic.

Venue
Inner Space, Maude Gray Court, St Benedict’s St, Norwich, NR2 4PA

Further Information
Tel: 01603 614460
Email: massage@innerspacenorwich.co.uk
Website: www.innerspacenorwich.co.uk

SPIRITUAL ANATOMY & HEALING

Weekend Courses. Parts 1 and 2.

Part 2: (For those who've attended Part 1) - 29th/30th March 2008.
Venue: Trigonos, Nr Caernarfon, Wales.
Further information:
Lucy Lidell
lucylidell@mac.com

Part 1 - 5th/6th July 2008.
Venue: The Relaxation Centre, Bristol.
Further information: Bristol College of Massage & Bodywork enquiries@bristolmassage.co.uk

Part 2 - Date to be confirmed for early 2009.

Aimed at massage therapists and healers, these experiential weekend workshops are based on the work of the well-known Irish healer, Bob Moore, with his unique understanding of subtle anatomy. Within a context of meditation and self-healing, we will introduce energy work to deepen your connection with the chakras and polarity streams. A variety of healing sequences will be taught that you can use effectively to supplement your existing skills as practitioners. In Part 1 we take an in-depth look at the chakras and how to work with them, and focus on polarity massage, grounding, and Ancient Indian Head Massage. In Part 2 we develop work on the polarity points, focusing on the Centre of the Body, especially the Liver Stream, and introduce work on the spine.

BODY AND SOUL: HEALING, MEDITATION AND MASSAGE
- Annual Residential Course.

Date: 10th-14th September 2008
Venue: Trigonos, Nr Caernarfon, Wales

In our annual 4-day residential, we offer a rich combination of bodywork, energy exercises, breathing, meditation, healing and advanced massage, designed to inspire and replenish you and deepen your contact with your work. A different theme creates the focus for our course each year; some of our past themes have been 'Direction', 'Nourishment' and 'Freedom'. Held at 'Trigonos', an inspiring venue set in 18 acres of stunning scenery in the Snowdonia National Park,, this course is open to people who have trained in Spiritual Anatomy or those with a good grounding in healing and energywork. We usually begin at 7pm on the first day and end at 3pm on the last day. Afternoons are free, allowing time to relax, walk in the spectacular surroundings or swim at one of the beaches on the nearby Welsh coast.

Sara Thomas is a founder and director of the Massage Training Institute and is author of "Massage for Common Ailments". Co-tutor Lucy Lidell is author of "The Sensual Body" and, with Sara, of the best-selling "New Book of Massage". Between them they have over 40 years’ experience of massage therapy and healing and both maintain busy practices – Sara in West London and Lucy in Stroud.

Further Information
Sara on: 020 8748 7529 or Lucy on: 01453 840200
Email: sararochellethomas@hotmail.com
lucylidell@mac.com

SALLY MORRIS – MASSAGE COURSES

About the course/tutor

Sally Morris has over 30 years' experience working in the field of health. Her qualifications include General and Psychiatric Nursing, Holistic Massage, Teaching, Counselling, Co-Active Coaching, Reiki (Master level), Reflexology and 'On-site' Massage. She is also a Massage in Schools Instructor with special needs experience.
Sally began teaching massage in 1993 and joined the Massage Training Institute as a Registered Tutor (Massage, Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology) in 1995; she has been actively involved with MTI committees since 1997 and was the 'New Tutor Officer' from 1997 to 2003.

Sally has gained extensive experience in teaching, running a private practice, and working for the following organisations: Elizabeth Carrol College of Beauty Therapy, South East Essex College, West London School of Reflex Zone Therapy, International Academy of Holistic Studies, South Essex Learning Partnership and Local Schools. Sally draws on her experience and training to provide a range of courses.

Many of the courses available accommodate different levels of interest and ability and can be adapted to suit individuals, couples and small groups. Individual and group supervision can also be arranged. In addition to her own courses, Sally arranges advanced massage and healing courses for practitioners in the Southend area.

Sally is a graduate of the C.T.I. Co-Active Coaching and Leadership programmes and has completed the first module of the Organisational and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC). Coaching fits well with all of her other pursuits and stands alone as a dynamic force for change.

Introductory Massage
This is offered as one and two-day workshops or as a five-week course. Learning is experiential in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Teaching focuses on developing touch with awareness and sensitivity.

Indian Head Massage
Sally trained in Indian Head Massage with Mr Mehta in 1995 and has enjoyed teaching her own IHM courses since that time.

Introductory Course (Unit 1): Suitable for anyone interested in learning the techniques and sequences of Indian Head Massage for use with family and friends, this is taught as a two-day course. A certificate of attendance is given for those who complete the training. This unit forms the first level of training for the Professional Course
Professional Course: Suitable for those who wish to use Indian Head Massage professionally. The entry requirements include a recognised professional qualification that includes anatomy and physiology, such as Reflexology and/or Massage and completion of Unit 1. A certificate of achievement is awarded to those who successfully complete all areas of the course, which include formal assessments i.e. written and practical examinations and case studies. The course has been recognised by BABTAC (The British Association of Beauty therapy & Cosmetology Ltd) for insurance purposes since March 1998.

Other Courses
Introductory Reflexology, Reiki level 1, 11 and 111, 'Connect Fully' programmes (how to connect and come fully alive to life).

Well-being in the Workplace
Sally is passionate about bringing the power of touch and connection to as many people as possible. She works in partnership with other professionals who are equally dedicated to promoting well-being in the workplace. A variety of complementary therapies is available for on-the-spot treatments and training packages can be developed that provide genuine, practical solutions to stress.

On the Spot – Just the Spot
Sally worked at Glastonbury Festival 2007 where she and her team were the first massage therapists to work with artists and crew at the John Peel stage. She had previously worked with artists at Cornbury Festival.

Massage in Schools
Having qualified as a Massage in Schools Instructor, Sally has been working with a group of complementary therapists in the South Essex area to bring this exciting new programme to schools, parents and families with great results.

Venue
Southend area.

Further Information
Tel: 01702 203001 / 07989 280469
Email:
Website: www.sallymorris.co.uk

MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF NATURAL THERAPIES

About the Practitioner Diploma course
The course aims to create a balance between the development of our intuitive massage – with the structure of acquiring knowledge about the physical body. It therefore combines the art, science and joy of massage. It offers a unique path for your individual creativity, personal development and growth – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is fun – and passionate about massage! At Meridian there is a positive attitude to learning combined with a personal touch. Teaching is supportive; recognising students as individuals as well as being members of the learning team to share and learn from each other.

Course Structure
It is part-time comprising 26 days over 11 months consisting of regular weekend and 3 day workshops. There is a maximum group size of 14. The variety of teaching methods is largely experiential and participative. During the course students will practice massage and bodywork on each other, and there will be at least two supervised clinic practice sessions. The time between workshops allows you to practice massage, self-awareness exercises and complete theory/written assignments.

Course Content
The course aims to equip you in theory, practice and confidence to begin your journey as massage therapists to a high professional standard, with close supervision and support throughout. It provides a foundation for you to explore the fascinating areas of self, life and work. It will include:

• Theory of Massage, Body use and Self-awareness: including the development of intuition, sensitivity and intention whilst massaging; looking after the practitioner’s body; use of breath, relaxation and meditation and movement
• Wide variety of traditional massage strokes and techniques, together with stretching and passive movement. Students will also take part in supervised clinical practice
• Professional issues and practice management
• Relationship/communication/rapport with clients; looking also at access for all to massage and training
• First Aid
• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, taught in a practical and experiential way and related to your massage practice

About the Tutor
Lorraine Horton is the founder and director of Meridian School.

“I am fascinated with the human body and its infinite potential. Training professionally in massage was a natural progression of this fascination. It is clear that there is so much about us that cannot be explained on the physical, mental or emotional levels alone – my interest in subtle energies grew – and this is an integral part of my massage. I continue to explore and study these areas with excitement and passion. It is this passion and love of bodywork that I bring to my teaching – I am very excited about the possibility of supporting others to further explore this for themselves and am privileged to witness their own personal growth and development”

Lorraine qualified in Massage therapy at the London School of Holistic Massage in 1992; in Reflexology in 1998 and in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy in 2003. Her teaching is influenced by dance, movement, exercise and Yoga – and all of her clients! She has taught in adult education; is a Reiki teacher and runs her own well-established complementary health practice in Birmingham; this includes being employed by the Health Service for part of her time. Prior to becoming a full-time therapist and teacher, Lorraine managed a Civil Rights Project for learning disabled people; issues of equality continue to be important and underpin her teaching.

Workshops and CPD Training at Meridian

Beginners in Massage – for family and friends
Introduction to Diploma Course – a weekend to find out if the Diploma is the course for you
Continuing Professional Development– a variety of post-graduate courses is being run and developed, including Hands-free Massage and Freeing the Shoulders.
Other Workshops: Relaxation techniques – stress management Workshops designed to meet specific needs of business, voluntary and statutory organisations. Including support to Health Service/Social Care staff and service users, eg training care home staff to offer massage to people living in supported homes

Further information
Tel: 0121 444 8130
Email: schooloftherapies@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.lhmeridian.co.uk

About Quantum Metta

Quantum Metta School of Massage was founded by Doreen Uzice and Dympna O'Brien. The name of the school means the energy of love and kindness. One of their goals is to make a contribution to peace in the world. Massage plays a huge role in this, as it is an amazing way to connect with other people and positively enhance their state of health and wellbeing. Kindness and loving intentions and actions are transformational and like ripples on water radiate outwards in ever increasing circles.

Doreen and Dympna have over over 30 years' experience between them in the complementary health field (Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy, Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki), and 46 years between them of teaching, training and facilitating groups. All the tutors are passionate and love what they do. NLP and Brain-Friendly principles ensure courses are always student centred and designed to make it easier to learn and to increase learner retention. The courses are fun, motivating, interactive, focused, exciting and practical.

Quantum Metta School of Massage is committed to providing high quality professional training combined with being friendly and approachable.

Beginners Course

• Introduction to Holistic Massage
• Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage

Practitioners Course - Holistic Massage Diploma

This 22 day course covers the theory and practice of Holistic Massage including the study of anatomy, physiology and pathology. The course will enable you to become a confident, professional practitioner who is able to massage clients in a way that is holistic, individual, relevant and balancing to the mind, body and spirit.

Other Practitioner Courses

Holistic Aromatherapy
Thai Yoga Massage
Sports Injuries and Massage
Indian Head Massage
Abdominal-Sacral Massage

Post-graduate/CPD Courses

Massage in Pregnancy
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Points
Effective Stretching
Treating Back and Neck Conditions
Postural Assessment
Soft Tissue Release
The Shoulder
The Lower Limb
Muscle Energy Technique
Emotional Freedom Technique
Chi Kung and Meditation
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Practitioner course
The main emphasis of this Diploma is to highlight the well-being of the practitioner, in addition to learning the most powerful medium of touch.  Massage has been used around the world for thousands of years to comfort, soothe, invigorate, detoxify, relax, repair, and rejuvenate.  The magic of touch is a sense we all naturally have, and we can explore ways of making it more supportive for ourselves, and all fellow beings.  It is the most beautiful form of communication, which directly allows us access to all levels of a person's being.  The body is not a machine - it is an organic unity encompassing also the mind, emotions and spirit.  Through Holistic‚ Massage, we treat the person as a whole being.  The body is the gateway to deeper levels.  Ultimately, we are not just the body.  It is the most precious gift which, if we love and care for it, can lead us to a wider identification into full consciousness.  We are the resident in the body, we are the Inner Buddha residing in the most miraculous physical form.

During the course students gain a thorough understanding and practice of oil techniques in addition to workshops in: Acupressure, Thai Foot Massage, Energy Work & Relaxation, No-hands/Intuitive Massage, Crystal Healing and Ritual Practice.  Daily Yoga and seated/movement Meditations are integrated into the course to accentuate the importance of the Practitioner's personal development.

As therapists, our own health and happiness is paramount - we can only offer support to others if we ourselves are grounded and centred.  Co-Listening & Oekos (group/partner expression/listening) are also included each day - to sharpen our own awareness, understanding and listening skills but predominantly to allow space and time for each person's journey.