ebeautyasia

Part I Anatomy & Physiology
The aims of this section are
a) to acquaint students with medical terminology
b) to outline the names and positions of the structures of the body as well as to impart a good understanding of the overall workings of the body

Course Content:
Terminology
Body organization
Important definitions
The chemical basis of life-the skin
-the skeletal/muscular system
-the respiratory system
-the nervous and endocrine systems
-common disorders of the different body systems

Part II Basic Massage
The aim of this section is:
For students to gain a confident and a co-ordinated 'touch' whilst giving a massage. It is a vital foundation to learning more specific advanced techniques.

The practical part of this section has to be completed before beginning the aromatherapy course.

Theoretical Content:
a) Historical context
b) Contra-indications and benefits of massage
c) Professionalism

Part III Aromatherapy
This section is concerned with all aspects of aromatherapy necessary to a professional practitioner

Theoretical
1.Outline of the therapy and introduction to the concept of Holism
2.The place of aromatherapy in the therapeutic world
3.Benefits and limitation of aromatherapy
4.Historical background
5. Essential oils: botanical origins, properties, characteristics. Chemical background of aromatic compounds and important factors such as safety, hazards and toxicity.
6.In-depth study of 22 essential oils
a)Therapeutic properties
b)Clinical applicationsc)Psychological implications
7.The sense of smell, olfaction & the relationship with aromatherapy.
8.Methods of extraction, purity and storage.
9. The art of blending.
l0.Methods of application of aromatherapy
11. Diagnosis and observation skills.
12. Hygiene and professional

Practical
1. Learning to take a case history and keeping accurate records of treatment.
2. Full body & facial massage sequence.
3. Specific techniques:
a) Deep tissue and energy release-Accupresure Rheumatism & Arthritis technique
b) Body tension release- gentle joint manipulation
c) Tissue fluid release- manual lymphatic massage,Cellulite
d) Stress and relaxation
4. Lymphoedema & Hypertension.
5. Pregnancy treatment and baby massage.
6.Students will have to present 3 case studies of 6 treatments each .