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 […]

Pedicure Course in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – November 2021

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We are excited that we are running a Level 2 VTCT-accredited pedicure training course at Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy and Beauty. The dates for this course are 17th and 18th November, 2021 and the training is at Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty, 1 St Margaret’s Terrace, St Margaret’s Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4DT. VTCT-accredited qualifications are recognised around the world. After successful completion of this course in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, you will be able to work as a professional pedicure beauty therapist.  You will have access to membership of a professional body and will be able to set up as a self-employed beauty therapist or may seek employment […]

Indian Head Massage

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Indian Head Massage is a fantastic treatment that can help people who suffer from neck and shoulder tension.  Our course runs over 4 days and starts on Monday 20th April.   It is suitable for a complete beginner or for an existing therapist and is VTCT accredited. On successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to provide this treatment as a professional therapist whether that’s in a salon, spa or as a mobile therapist. When is the Indian Head Massage course taking place? The course starts on Monday 20th April and is spread over 4 days from 9:30am – 4:30pm: Monday 20th April Tuesday 21st April Monday 4th May […]

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 […]

Emergency First Aid at Work in Gloucestershire – Can you save a life?

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This is Anne…she was busy working at Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty when she started to feel unwell. Thankfully, a member of staff had attended Emergency First Aid at Work Training course in Gloucestershire.  It was only a 1-day course, but it taught her what she needed in times of emergencies and she was able to help Anne. When Anne’s heart stopped, Ainsley knew exactly what to do and started CPR. She also asked another member of staff to collect a defibrillator and went on to set this up, to shock Anne’s heart into starting again. Would you be able to help Anne? Would anyone in your workplace know how […]

VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques is an ideal training course for anyone who wants to begin a career in Beauty Therapy. This Beauty Therapy course provides everything you need, in order to gain employment or set up your own Beauty Therapy business. The following units are included:  *Provide manicure treatments *Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments *Remove hair by using waxing techniques *Provide pedicure treatments *Provide facial skin care *Apply make-up   At Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty we offer a beauty course that runs over a period of 5 months. It is is suitable for beginners or therapists in a different field. Training includes information […]

First Aid at Work Courses in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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First Aid Training Courses in Cheltenham     About 8 years ago I was walking along Cheltenham High Street with my 2 children. In the doorway of a coffee shop was an elderly man, looking pale and laying on his back.  It took me a little while to read the situation as the coffee shop was full of people and there were numerous people outside the shop too!  I approached the man and the onlookers and asked if he was ok.  There was no response! My First Aid training from my past came to me and i crouched next to the man.  When the paramedics arrived I felt overwhelmed.  I […]

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. […]