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Diary : Courses & Events|
Taster Days for beginners wanting to do Professional Training Learn the basic strokes that make up Holistic Massage. There will be time for practice and also time for discussion. This course is for people who want to go on to do the SCMT professional training & wish to sample the SCMT approach to massage before committing themselves to the course. An ideal insight. |
30th August 2008 27th June 2009 |
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Introductory Massage Weekends for Beginners Learn basic strokes, self massage for de-stressing and deepen your awareness of your self and others. There will be time for practice and discussion. This course is for people who want to learn massage to give to family and friends however it can also be an opportunity to sample the SCMT approach to massage, if you are thinking of training professionally. |
29th & 30th November 2008 14th & 15th February 2009 23rd & 24th May 2009 |
One Year Diploma Courses
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These one year courses are suitable for those with some prior experience of massage. Applicants need to have completed a Taster Day or Introductory weekend with a recognised trainer or have relevant insight into the work. Open evenings are available throughout the year and one-to-one informal meetings can be arranged as needed. March Part Time Course This course is suitable for local people and people who live further a field and are able to attend weekends only. October Part Time Course This course attracts people from Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the North West who are able to attend evenings and some weekends. In addition, both trainings hold a First Aid Day for those students without a current first aid certificate. For more information download the current course prospectus or contact SCMT |
Professional Development for Qualified Massage Practitioners
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"Hot Stones" CPD This workshop will appeal to the deepest, sensual nature of Massage Therapists. Beautiful basalt pebbles imported from Israel are used in this unique approach to Massage. This weekend will be popular so please book early. The special basalt stones are available to buy at this weekend. |
22nd & 23rd November 2008 |
| "Maintaining Inspiration" With Vicky Gaughan An evening of R&R! Reconnect with your reason for choosing massage as a career Relearn and revisit massage strokes, techniques and approaches Recreate and create ways of working with your clients Reclaim your uniqueness Reflect on your practice, issues that are revealed Refresh your repertoire Relax your doing a great job! Remain inspired by spending some time for your professional self Remind yourself why you got into massage in the first place | Wednesday 10th Dec. 2008 7.30pm - 9.30pm |
Rhythm Mobility Vicky Gaughan will demonstrate RM for people who would like to know more before committing to the advanced training course (see below). Its free of charge but please let us know if you are coming along. To book your place please call 0114 2584 558 | Tuesday 20th January 2009 |
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Rhythm Mobility Advanced Training with Darien Pritchard A 5 weekends course taught over 6 months. Each weekend explores, in depth, how movement in your massage practice can transform your work. This type of bodywork uses pulsing, shaking, vibration, stretching and joint mobilisation incorporated into conventional massage or as a stand alone treatment. The course is lead by an inspirational teacher of many years experience. "This is a sensational form of bodywork, I’ve never felt so relaxed and so free in my body before, it was like being danced...on the table! - Anthea P, Lancashire See Darien Pritchards brand new book: Dynamic Bodyuse for Effective Strain-free Massage published by Lotus. |
W/E 1: Feb. 7th & 8th W/E 2: Apr. 4th & 5th W/E 3: May 2nd & 3rd W/E 4 Jul. 4th & 5th W/E 5:Sept. 5th & 6th |
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"Hands Free" CPD with Darien Pritchard This weekend is run by Darien Pritchard a massage practitoner of nearly 30 years experience. Explore ways of saving your hands and wrists in your massage practice and therefore lengthening your life as a therapist. See Dariens new book Dynamic Bodyuse for Effective Strain - Free Massage. Published by Lotus |
9th & 10th May 2009 |
Authentic Ayurveda in Yorkshire, Cheshire & the Midlands in September 2009 A 5-day intensive course taught by two eminent teachers from Kerala, South India. This unique opportunity to study an ancient approach to health care will add something very special to your practice. You have the option of doing your 5 - day training in Sheffield, Manchester or Birmingham. This course will appeal to practitioners who have a fascination in the Eastern approaches to healthcare. In Sanskrit, Ayus = Life & Veda = knowledge, therefore this approach to massage is truly Holistic. "The training is a CPD course however it
has whetted my appetite for more so I’m off to India." | 2009 Sheffield 11th - 15th September Stockport 18th - 21st September Birmingham 25th - 29th September |
Advanced Techniques CPD in 2009 - dates to be confirmed. A weekend with Dror Steiner, Massage Therapist, Osteopath and Naturopath. As a massage therapist you will often find yourself with clients who have various problems. This workshop is dedicated to learning and broadening the possibilities for working with your clients.This course includes an in depth look at the relaxation response and deep tissue techniques. | 2009 |