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ITEC UK qualifying courses in Alternative Therapies

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• · “Once again very high standards throughout” ·
• “Extremely comfortable premises, ideal setting for learning”
• Results for the past 3 years : 100% passes with about 2/3rd credits.

AMAZING RESULTS !

• · “An excellent course from a very pleasant and knowledgeable tutor” ·
• “Thank you for a very informative and challenging time” ·
• “I am amazed at how much I learnt. Not only in Reflexology but in other health topics as well” ·
• “A wonderful insight into what causes disease and health - thank you” ·
• “I did not know we created our own disease ! thank you for that insight”

• Our classes are kept small. We only allow a maximum of 8 students in our ITEC massage, reflexology, aromatherapy classes as we do not believe ANY tutor can effectively supervise more than 4 people massaging at a time (½ class working at a time). This compares very favorably with colleges where 20+ students can be in one class.
• We teach Holistic therapy. We believe that you can improve your health with the use of the Therapies we teach and we show you how. This is very different from other mechanically run courses in Alternative Therapies.
• We are JAMES accredited. This means we are amongst the top 5% school in the UK.
• Our Massage, Reflexology and Indian Head Massage courses are all backed up by a professionally shot Video. This means that you can review our massage sequence as often as you like in the comfort of your own home. As far as we know, no other local school offers this.
• Practical exercises are given during the Aromatherapy and Reflexology classes where actual case histories are discussed. Unlike most schools, our tutors will guide you through treating various ailments.
• We supply organic essential oils, cream, towels, treatment couches, refreshments etc.. during our classes. We do not ask you to bring these yourselves.

The final choice is yours.

ITEC stands for "International Therapy Examination Council". This diploma is officially recognised by the English Government and many other English speaking countries in the world. ITEC also has registered schools in Australia, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Singapore, Spain and Zimbabwe.

Every year about 35,000 students graduate through ITEC. They are the largest private Alternative Therapy graduating body in Europe, not just an English body. This is a valuable consideration if you ever intend to travel abroad and practice.

ITEC being an independent body, their examination fee is payable by those wishing to take this examination.

JAMES stands for Joint Accreditation Monitoring & Evaluation System. This is a way in which ITEC closely monitors how a school is performing. To gain this prestigious award, a school must allow an ITEC examiner access to all their records and handouts for thorough inspection.

A school's progress is monitored during each examination and a complete report on performance is written on each occasion by the ITEC examiner. Standard are very high and of very stringent level.

Alternative Therapies is proud to be JAMES accredited.

Currently only the top 5% of schools in the UK hold this prestigious award.

As a student of a JAMES accredited school, your diploma will be recognised by the following organizations without any need for an extra examination :

• The Reflexologist's Society
• BCMA (British Complementary Medicine Association)
• IPTI (Independent Professional Therapists International)
• The Guild of Complementary Practitioners

Results for the past 3 years : 100% passes with about 2/3rd credits. .

Amazing results !

We have only registered one failure in Aromatherapy and Reflexology since we started being examined by ITEC in 1993.

Candidates are assessed weekly. Candidates consistently meeting our set standards will automatically receive our "ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES" certificate in their subject.

You can now spread your payments over as many months as you wish as we do accept Visa, MasterCard and Switch. See our SECURE registration form for details.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course will be taught by our tutor who will take you through all the major systems of the body. Our tutor, will explain how this marvelous machine works. She will give you lots of handouts and through clear explanation, help you understand how the body works.

The following topics will be covered :

• Skeletal system
• Structure & functions of the skin
• Skin cancer
• Vascular system
• Muscular system
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory system
• Neurological system
• Digestive system
• Genito-urinary system
• Reproductive system
• Endocrine system
• Histology - the Cells
• First aid

This course will take you through all the major systems of the body. Our tutor, will explain how this marvelous machine works. She will give you lots of handouts and through clear explanation, help you understand how the body works.

The following A&P qualifications are recognised by ITEC :

NVQ, VAI, IHBC, C&G, BTEC, CIDESCO and CIBTAC.

If you hold one of the above qualification and your knowledge of A&P is still current, then you do not need to re-study A&P. However if your diploma is more than 12 months old, we will ask you to sit a mock Anatomy & Physiology exam at our school. This will help us to determine the amount of knowledge you have and indicate your suitability for the ITEC examination. A fee of £30 will be levied to allow for the 3 hours in-house examination and to cover the cost of correcting the mock exam and discussing the results with you.

During this course you will receive and give at least 10 massages. This on its own, makes the course worth joining as the cost of a massage currently varies between £30 and £70. You will find this tuition one of the most enjoyable you are ever likely to have and will probably miss it as much as I do when your course finishes.

The course content is as follows :

• Consultation methods
• Knowledge of the contra indications to massage
• Client care Client modesty
• Use of towels
• Hygiene procedures
• Oil, talc and cream mediums for massage
• Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, friction, vibration, hacking, cupping, kneading
• Adapting the massage to suit client’s need
• Helping the client on and off the couch
• Physiological and psychological effects of massage
• Knowledge of the structure of the body
• The Holistic approach
• Swedish Massage
• History and origins of massage
• Other therapies explained including Homeopathy, Reflexology, Reiki and spiritual healing, Yoga/ meditation, Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Back flower remedies, Kinesiology, Bowen technique, Alexander technique, Herbalism, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Iridology, Diet, Exercise and energetics of food.
• Infra red : therapeutic effects, the inverse square law, safety precautions, contra indications, reasons for use, physiological effects, safety precautions, heat sensitivity test, erythema, first aid treatments for burns and scalds.
• Many core subjects relating to the law, ethics, hygiene, client handling, business studies etc..

This courses will be taught by a qualified ITEC teacher, who has a very broad knowledge of Complementary medicine. Under his tuition, you will not only learn Massage but also of many ways of improving your health through the use of natural therapies. We now have available a professional VIDEO of our Massage sequence (see our SECURE ordering system).

The written exam is a combined Anatomy / Physiology (two thirds) and Massage paper (one third). Prior to sitting this exam, you must have studied both topics. You may wish to study both topics at the same time, otherwise, I advise that you first join the Massage course in your first term, then join the Anatomy / Physiology class in your second term. In this way, your knowledge of Anatomy / Physiology will be at its peak for the exam and you are unlikely to lose your massage techniques if you practice regularly.

On this course, you will learn about Reflexology and many other health related matters.

To sit the ITEC examination in Reflexology, students must already hold qualifications in Anatomy/ Physiology or be studying Anatomy/Physiology.

To sit the ITEC examination in Reflexology, students must already hold qualifications in Anatomy/Physiology or be studying Anatomy/Physiology.

We now have available a professional VIDEO of our Reflexology sequence (see our SECURE ordering form)

The course content is the most comprehensive so far and includes :

• History, theory and philosophy of Reflexology
• Techniques of Reflexology
• External reading of the feet
• Technique and sequence
• Preparation of work place
• Interpretation of Reflexes
• Referral areas/ cross references
• Referral procedures to other practitioners
• The Holistic approach
• Visual aids and charts
• Contra indications
• Hand Reflexology
• Concepts and theories as to how and why it works
• Zones and their relation to organs and functions
• Philosophy of Complementary Medicine
• Client reactions - during and in between treatments
• Consultations, record keeping,
• Client care / comfort
• Practice management: Book keeping, tax, talks...
• Integral Biology
• Common disorders /diseases
• Devising a treatment programme
• Client comfort
• The effect of Stress
• Home care advice
• Introduction to other natural therapies
• The feet, the structure, disorders, condition
• Introduction to voluntary and statutory support system
• Many core subjects relating to the law, ethics, hygiene, client handling, business studies etc.. Bones, muscles, nerves, veins, arteries of the bones of the legs and arms

This course can only be taken as a Post Graduate course. Participants must already hold qualifications in Anatomy/ Physiology and Massage or be waiting for their results in such. This revised and extremely comprehensive course work includes :

This revised and extremely comprehensive course work includes :

• History and development of Aromatherapy and Holistic approach
• Explanation on other forms of Alternative Therapies
• Methods of extraction
• Information on 40 essential oils Danger of overdosage
• Possible reactions to treatments
• Safe blending of oils
• Different methods of absorption
• Integral biology
• Therapeutic properties
• Chemical constituents
• Carrier oils
• Different skin types
• Effect of the oils on the different systems of the body
• The effect of stress
• Structure and function of the Olfactory tract
• Absorption by the skin
• Storage of essential and carrier oils
• Preparation of the work place
• Hygiene
• Consultation procedures, listening skills, relaxation techniques
• Common ailments and contra indications
• Client handling
• Aromatherapy massage
• Frequency of treatments
• Referral procedures
• Home usage

This ITEC qualifying course is in 2 parts:

1. The Practical massage out tutor.
2. The Theory part run by our tutor.

In order to take the ITEC examination, you need to already be ITEC qualified in A&P and Massage. To qualify with ITEC in Indian Head Massage, you need to complete both practical and theory parts and sit a 2 hour theory paper which is a combination of Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) and Indian Head Massage.

However, if you do not already hold any qualification, do not despair. We have come to an agreement with the largest Alternative Therapy Insurance company in the UK who will insure you for Indian Head Massage. All you need to do is show them our diploma.

The curriculum for the A&P Part is as follows:

• Blood supply to the head, neck and shoulder area
• Main arteries
• Main veins
• Main nerves
• Muscles
• Lymph supply
• Structure of the skin
• Melanocytes
• Functions of the skin
• Acid mantle
• Skin types
• Skin diseases and skin cancers
• Bones of the face, neck and shoulders

The curriculum for the Practical Part is as follows :

You may take this part of the course on its own if you do not wish to sit the ITEC examination 

In this part of the course, you will learn:

• History of Indian Head Massage
• Contraindications
• benefits
• performing a consultation
• setting up the work area
• scalp conditions
• classical massage movements
• hygiene
• safety
• Core topics will also be handed out for those wishing to take the ITEC examination (ethics, the law, business studies etc..)
• How to safely give a Scalp, Face, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Arm Massage.

A complete video of our massage is available for purchase (see our secure ordering system) to help you memorize the whole sequence.

A certificate will be awarded at the end of this very popular course.

Cancer Therapy & Counseling

The comprehensive Mariposas cancer therapy consultation fee provides you with:-

• - All homeopathic medicine that could be needed.
• - Consultation and professional treatment.
• - High Blood Resolution analysis.
• - EAP (Electro-Acupuncture) treatment.
• - 30 day supply of Dr. Budwig essential oil - Omega 3.
• - books, tapes, materials needed for any dietary recommendations.

All individuals that do not see any marked improvements and noticeable cancer remission within no less than 90 days will get the fee totally refunded.  This is a life-time fee.  If ever there was a reoccurrence of cancer, no additional fee would be requested for another visit to MARIPOSAS CLINIC.  This is a once in a life time payment.  You can pay this fee with MasterCard or Visa.  Payment can be made by secure on-line payment or when you come to our clinic in Spain.

Once you register with MARIPOSAS CLINIC in Spain with a 130 euros deposit (Credit card secure on-line payment) you will receive these benefits:

• - A phone call from a professional from Mariposas Clinic, enabling you to ask any questions and address any concerns you have before coming to Spain.
• - Airport pickup.
• - Arrangements for Hotel accommodations.

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