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 […]

One space left for our ScarWork workshop with Emma Holly

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I am very excited to introduce award-winning ScarWork therapist Emma Holly as a guest trainer at the Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy and Beauty. She’ll be sharing her knowledge with students on Monday 23rd September – 9:30am – 5pm for a one day workshop about ScarWork. Emma is the leading ScarWork practitioner and trainer at Restore Therapy. Having been a massage therapist for over 23 years, her interest in this field developed when she attended a course in 2015.  She learnt an advanced and gentle technique for scar tissue called ScarWork. Since then, she has helped many people feel more confident about their bodies and improving the look and feel […]

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 […]

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. […]

Beauty Therapy Specialist Certificate INTENSIVE Course starting in September

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This beauty therapy specialist course prepares you for work as a beautician. On successful completion of this beauty course, you will be able to gain professional insurance and join a professional beauty body. You would be qualified to work as a beauty therapist, either employed or self-employed. Course starts on the 25th of September, 9.30am-4.30pm Our course in Cheltenham, includes the following units: Provide facial skin care Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments Apply make-up Client care and communication Follow health and safety practice in the salon Remove hair by using waxing techniques Provide manicure treatments Provide pedicure treatments The beauty courses can be studied as single units if you are […]

New Swedish Massage Course in Cheltenham, June 2017

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We are pleased to announce that we have released some new dates for the Level 3 Swedish Massage Certificate in Cheltenham, accredited by the Internationally Recognised Awarding Body; VTCT. This Swedish massage course  is for complete beginners or for existing therapists. It’s a professional qualification that could lead to working in a salon, clinic or spa or setting up your own self-employed business. Massage is so much more than a nice treat and we believe that there are many health benefits that clients can benefit from it. This is why it is important to learn good massage skills as well as the science behind a treatment. It is crucial that massage therapists have […]

Cheltenham Massage Course Review

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We have had some lovely feedback from two of our students that have just completed their Cheltenham massage course with Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty. These students, based in Gloucestershire, worked so hard and deserve every success for the future. Course met all my expectations, Kerry is a great tutor and I will definitely be doing more courses with her. A really great course that leads to exciting career prospects. The course was perfectly set as a working parent it meant that I could study alongside my everyday life. The tutor was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and extremely patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to […]

New Evening Cheltenham Massage Course in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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We are looking forward to our Cheltenham Massage evening course starting in September, 2016 This massage course will be held at Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty in Gloucestershire. The Swedish massage certificate is a level 3 qualification and is accredited by VTCT (Vocational Training and Charitable Trust). If you are looking for a professional-level course that provides the theory and practical knowledge you need, this could be a good choice for you. Our massage course runs for 18 weeks from 6-9pm.  Over that time, learners are taught: how to treat clients in a professional manner how to provide full body massage how to time different types of massage, including a […]