New Course Dates Available for Complementary Therapies, Facial Massage and Skincare Treatments in Cheltenham

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We’re delighted to confirm that Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy and Beauty will continue to offer a range of holistic and beauty courses at our well established school during 2022.  These courses are accredited and recognised within the industry. We offer courses for those who are already practicing complementary therapies in the industry and looking for excellent and interesting professionally run courses. Our training will expand your client offerings by adding new skills to your current range of treatments (whilst earning valuable CPD points) and also offer an excellent refresher opportunity. We also have a number of courses to suit you if you are considering exploring a career change to […]

Massage Training Course- VTCT Level 3 in Gloucestershire 2020

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Have you been thinking of a change of career or learning a new skill? Our Level 3 VTCT Swedish Massage course starts in January, running for 8 days, offering a fantastic way to learn new knowledge and practical skills too.   This VTCT-accredited course is suitable for complete beginners, as we cover the Anatomy and Physiology, health and safety and client care information that you require in order to become a professional therapist. At the end of the course, you’ll be able to provide a full body massage as well as the popular back, neck and shoulder massage.  On successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to join a […]

Facial Electrotherapy (VTCT accredited) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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We’re so excited about our newest course on Facial Electrotherapy training. The course is running over 10 days from Monday 24th June to Friday 28th June 2019, and Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July 2019 at our college in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Facials using electrical equipment are becoming increasingly popular.  This course will provide you with a solid grounding in the knowledge and experience of how electrotherapy works. You’ll need a recognised Level 2 qualification in Facial Skincare to be able to attend the course.   Over the 10 days of training you’ll cover the following 7 electrical facial treatments: Galvanism Faradism Microcurrent Lymphatic drainage Direct high frequency Indirect high frequency […]

Beauty Therapy Training Course in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Beauty therapy is an interesting sector to work in. Every day is different from another, there are many opportunities to meet new people and the work can be rewarding too.  Training to be a beauty therapist needs careful consideration.  The standards in training and learning have changed a lot over time, improving the expectations of knowledge and skill that beauty therapists have.  Every new skill is backed up with underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology and health and safety. This includes opportunities to develop understanding of pathologies of the body and how they impact the treatments you provide.   There are many aspects to beauty therapy and many professionals choose […]

Aromatherapy Training Course – Become one of the best!

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Essential oils have been used for centuries, by many different cultures.  There is an ancient history of the use of plants as medicines as well as within cosmetics and perfumes.  Tree bark, roots, leaves, petals and flowers are just some of the elements of plants where essences can be obtained from.  When taken from plants, the essences are pure and very strong and this is the reason that only 1 or 2 drops of an essential oil are put into a blend, mixed with a carrier oil, like almond or grapeseed oil. Essential oils can be extremely toxic if used incorrectly. There is a recent trend for putting oils directly on […]

Swedish Massage Training Course – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 2018

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This is a fantastic course that can open up a wealth of opportunities – whether you are looking to change your career, offer additional services as part of your beauty treatments, or further develop your understanding in other holistic therapies. Swedish massage is the most popular massage you are likely to come across and covers core massage techniques Effleurage; smooth, long, continuous strokes Petrissage; kneading, muscle and skin rolling, wringing, picking up and vibrations Frictions; circular movements using the thumbs where pressure is gently increased Tapotement; hacking and cupping Each of these techniques help to stretch and stimulate the muscles in order to remove tension and waste products from the cells. […]

Infant Massage Instuctors Course – Cheltenham – January 2018

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Infant Massage Instructor’s Diploma in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire FHT-Accredited January 15th-16th, 2018 – 9.30am – 4.30pm Baby Massage has been scientifically been proven to have positive benefits for both babies and the carers providing the massage.  Many parents have heard that baby massage can help babies with symptoms of colic and sleep issue and so this is still a popular service that new mums in particular look for. Baby Massage Classes tend to be quite small, with a suggestion of no more than 8 babies.  Massage is best suited to babies from approximately 8 weeks of age until they start to crawl.  Initially, some babies might struggle with the concept of […]

Learn waxing techniques with our evening classes in May 2018

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Waxing is a staple treatment for many therapists to offer their clients.  If you are thinking about adding waxing to your treatment list, then attending our course, with small groups and friendly tutors the sessions is definitely the way forward! This qualification allows you to provide treatments professionally and to become a member of a professional body, all within the flexibility of an evening course. On this course you will be taught: Setting up a treatment area Client consultation How to use hot wax How to use warm wax Hair removal : Legs Chin Upper lip Eyebrows Bikini line (English only) Underarm     The VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) […]

New evening Facial course starting in Feb!

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Being able to offer the a facial is beneficial to any therapist as it becomes a growing part of the Beauty industry. This VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) qualification is recognised around the world and will allow you to be employed in a clinic, salon or allow you to set up your own business. Course dates: 8th Feb 22nd Feb 1st march 8th March 22nd March 29th March 19th April 26th April   You will be taught: *How to set up a treatment area *How to consult with a client *What tools to select and how to use them *About maintaining and improving skin condition using exfoliation, skin warming, comedone extraction, […]