Attendance/Duration
Full time, 18 weeks.
Overview
This course provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to deliver effective and professional wellbeing therapies. It begins with an introduction to basic human anatomy, focusing on the structure and function of the body, including the musculoskeletal and circulatory systems, to underpin safe and informed practice.
Learners will progress to hands-on training in body massage techniques, exploring methods to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and relieve muscular tension. The course also covers head and scalp massage, teaching specialised techniques that support stress reduction, enhance wellbeing, and stimulate the scalp.
In addition, the programme introduces industry-standard wellbeing therapies, giving insight into current practices, client care, consultation procedures, and professional standards within the complementary health and wellness sector. In addition, the programme introduces industry-standard wellbeing therapies, giving insight into current practices, client care, consultation procedures, and professional standards within the wellbeing sector
Entry Requirements
You will need to study this course: A SCQF level 5 qualification or equivalant A real interest in massage complete all sections of the application form including the personal statement If you don't have formal qualifications but have life experience we will consider you for a place so please do apply
Course Content
Here is just some of what you may study:- Body Massage
- Body Structures/ Anatomy
- Head and Scalp Massage
- Wellbeing Practices
Careers and Further Study
If you fully complete this course you may progress onto in Sem 2 the L6/7Wellness and Facial Therapy course.
The course could offer a diverse range of career opportunities to include self employed massage therapist, spa therapist, working on a cruise ship as a massage therapist, work in the wellbeing industy providing basic therapeutic treatments.
Skills
You will carry out client consultations and perform effective treatments providing client aftercare/lifestyle advice
You will enhance your practical massage skills by providing professional treatments within a realistic working environment working towards commercial industry standards
Digital skills to meet industry requirement and everyday life.
Articulation Routes
Federation of Holistic Therapists
SI! Spa
ASPA at Auchrannie