Positive Touch 1 - 1-Day Workshop Positive Touch 1 is the first Introductory Course in Massage held at the Positive Health Academy of Massage and Aromatherapy. The aim of this course is to introduce you to massage techniques that are of benefit for relaxing muscles and helping with stress management. It is an introductory course only, and afterwards you should be competent enough to massage friends and family members for relaxation purposes - to release the three Ts – tension, tightness and toxins. It will not equip you to practice as a massage therapist for gain.  There are Diploma Courses for that. If you have attended the Introductory Massage Workshops at the Positive Health Academy, and you sign up for the diploma course in Holistic Massage, you will be credited the cost of the workshop/s. What you will learn on the day: Introduction to massage The benefits of massage Contra-indications to massage A seated back massage Oils to use in massage How to look after yourself when massaging Elementary Anatomy and Physiology of the back and back of the legs Swedish Massage techniques for the back, neck, shoulders and back of the legs. The day will be broken into 4 quarters, with 2 breaks for tea and 1 for lunch. At the end of the day you should be able to: List 5 contra-indications to massage Perform a ten-minute seated massage over clothes Give a back massage using oil Give a shoulder and neck massage using oil Give a massage to the back of the legs using oil Know about the muscles under your hands Class sizes are small to provide individualised attention. Consumables such as oils for massage, massage tables, tea and coffee and a manual of the techniques you will learn, will be provided. A certificate of attendance will be handed out. Next course date:  T.B.A. Time: 09H00 – 17H00 on a Saturday Venue: T.B.C. SOME COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS COURSES' ATTENDEES: What did you like best about the workshop? ‘Interactive and practical’ ‘Liked all’ ‘Very well paced, personal attention’ How did your tutor help you to feel comfortable in the workshop? ‘Everything – language, body language, music, light..’ ‘Attention to all’ ‘The interaction and by her talking us through every step and assisting us where we may go wrong’ Any other reflections? ‘Was really good, very much enjoyed it’ ‘Other course brochures please’ ‘Thank you for making me feel so comfortable, even though I am very shy.’

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