Massage - Beginners

About the Tutor: Gillian Golding

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Some undressing is involved which is handled sensitively protecting students' modesty. Treatment may be given over clothes in which case a cotton T-shirt (up to the neck) is appropriate.
Your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and ensure that you achieve your full potential. The course will be taught in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, where there will be opportunities to practise practical skills and ask questions throughout.

If you have a disability and think it may affect your learning in the classroom, or using any of our other services, please speak to us in confidence as soon as possible. We will discuss opotions with you and do our best to provide the support you would like.

You will be given 1:1 feedback throughout the day.

Students will need to bring;
• a small cushion for head
• a large bath towel or a sarong
• a hair band
• Notebook and pen

Short nails help to perform massage movements.
It will be necessary to remove earrings, chains and large rings. Please do not buy anything for the course.

Students may be interested in joining other short introductory courses available in other complementary therapies or accredited courses in anatomy and physiology, holistic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and of course Indian Head Massage. Enrol early as places cannot be guaranteed. Please visit our website www.kentadulteducation.co.uk
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.

There are no pre requisites for this course. Anyone interested in complementary therapies or in learning these massage skills to use on family and friends are welcome. Students and therapists with some experience of other therapies who wish to learn new techniques may also find the course useful.