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HANDS-on-WORKSHOPS HEALING INSTITUTE(UK) Established1990 www. handsonworkshops
Victoria Patton Cert Ed. Dip Boil. BA. MF Phys. ITEC. MIPTI. CMA. IOSH. CIEH (associate) is the proprietor and chief tutor. She is passionate about the benefits of massage and about the importance of looking after the person as a whole, not just treating the symptom.
We offer training that is fully insurable and accredited, including Anatomy, Physiology and Classical Swedish Massage. Also, practical, hands-on training days with CPD points.(Continuing Professional Development) All of our courses are validated for insurance purposes. Also included within the training will be history and philosophy relating to the therapy, Health and Safety and Client ethics.
We offer recognised training in HOLISTIC Therapies and MASSAGE Therapies. No previous experience is necessary, but a keen interest in Holistic and Complementary therapies is essential. All of our courses are delivered in both Arabic and English.
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & SWEDISH MASSAGE
This intensive, stand alone course in Swedish Massage offers the student the opportunity to gain recognition following fast track training.
The Swedish Massage Course is suitable for students with little or no prior knowledge of Bodywork. It is hands-on, practical and theoretical. The Swedish Massage module is taken in conjunction with the Anatomy and Physiology module.
The maximum number of participants is four, this allows for personal time to be spent each day with the student on a one to one level. During this session, the tutor is able to monitor the standard of massage techniques, correct faults before they become habitual, answer questions, and discuss any problems as they arise. The philosophy of Hands-on-Workshops is to be as fully available and approachable as possible throughout the course.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To be able to offer Swedish Massage as a professional therapy to the fee paying public.
This intensive training course is held over two days for the Certificate course, and three days for the Diploma course. Home study is required.
A practical assessment, plus multiple choice questionnaire will complete the course on the final day.
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These courses are fully accredited and carries 40 CPD points. The cost for the anatomy, physiology and classical Swedish massage Two day intensive CERTIFICATE course is 2000 dirhams.
The cost for the anatomy, physiology and classical Swedish massage Three day intensive DIPLOMA course is 2800 dirhams
The cost includes comprehensive course manual and Practitioners Certificate or Diploma.
We run several courses throughout the year in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain
Some students wish to continue on to gain the VTCT ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY
This anatomy and physiology course is an online UK and International diploma course. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded with the professionally recognised diploma in Anatomy & Physiology. This diploma is endorsed by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust, (VTCT) and is fully acceptable Internationally. You will learn the systems and the functions of the body, followed by an examination.
All the study and preparation work may be taken at your own pace. A minimum of three months of study is required. There is no maximum time limit.
You may begin this online course at any time. The theory examination must be taken under exam conditions. The exams are held 3 times a year in Dubai.
PLEASE NOTE you will need 2 meg to download this course.
The cost for the VTCT anatomy, physiology online course is 2, 300 dirhams
You may wish to take further post graduate courses at a professional level. These are usually taken as an intensive course in one day.
PLEASE VISIT www. handsonworkshops. net for a full list of courses available in Dubai
Victoria Patton Cert Ed. Dip Boil. BA. MF Phys. ITEC. MIPTI. CMA. IOSH. CIEH (associate) is the proprietor and chief tutor. She is passionate about the benefits of massage and about the importance of looking after the person as a whole, not just treating the symptom.
We offer training that is fully insurable and accredited, including Anatomy, Physiology and Classical Swedish Massage. Also, practical, hands-on training days with CPD points.(Continuing Professional Development) All of our courses are validated for insurance purposes. Also included within the training will be history and philosophy relating to the therapy, Health and Safety and Client ethics.
We offer recognised training in HOLISTIC Therapies and MASSAGE Therapies. No previous experience is necessary, but a keen interest in Holistic and Complementary therapies is essential. All of our courses are delivered in both Arabic and English.
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & SWEDISH MASSAGE
This intensive, stand alone course in Swedish Massage offers the student the opportunity to gain recognition following fast track training.
The Swedish Massage Course is suitable for students with little or no prior knowledge of Bodywork. It is hands-on, practical and theoretical. The Swedish Massage module is taken in conjunction with the Anatomy and Physiology module.
The maximum number of participants is four, this allows for personal time to be spent each day with the student on a one to one level. During this session, the tutor is able to monitor the standard of massage techniques, correct faults before they become habitual, answer questions, and discuss any problems as they arise. The philosophy of Hands-on-Workshops is to be as fully available and approachable as possible throughout the course.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES: To be able to offer Swedish Massage as a professional therapy to the fee paying public.
This intensive training course is held over two days for the Certificate course, and three days for the Diploma course. Home study is required.
A practical assessment, plus multiple choice questionnaire will complete the course on the final day.
.
These courses are fully accredited and carries 40 CPD points. The cost for the anatomy, physiology and classical Swedish massage Two day intensive CERTIFICATE course is 2000 dirhams.
The cost for the anatomy, physiology and classical Swedish massage Three day intensive DIPLOMA course is 2800 dirhams
The cost includes comprehensive course manual and Practitioners Certificate or Diploma.
We run several courses throughout the year in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain
Some students wish to continue on to gain the VTCT ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY
This anatomy and physiology course is an online UK and International diploma course. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded with the professionally recognised diploma in Anatomy & Physiology. This diploma is endorsed by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust, (VTCT) and is fully acceptable Internationally. You will learn the systems and the functions of the body, followed by an examination.
All the study and preparation work may be taken at your own pace. A minimum of three months of study is required. There is no maximum time limit.
You may begin this online course at any time. The theory examination must be taken under exam conditions. The exams are held 3 times a year in Dubai.
PLEASE NOTE you will need 2 meg to download this course.
The cost for the VTCT anatomy, physiology online course is 2, 300 dirhams
You may wish to take further post graduate courses at a professional level. These are usually taken as an intensive course in one day.
PLEASE VISIT www. handsonworkshops. net for a full list of courses available in Dubai
Hands-on-Workshops Healing Institute is based in Peterborough, Cambs, United Kingdom
Hands-on-Workshops International School of Traditional Massage. We are an established and recognised training school based in the UK. Our extremely powerful and innovative style of massage therapy can be learned in very short time. We deliver our intensive hands on massage courses all over the world
Our courses are availabe throughout the UK and the Middle East, (The UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain and Oman)
We also hold courses twice a year in Cyprus, Jersey & Ireland. From 2011 we shall be making our courses available in South Africa, Brussels and Poland. We are the fore-runners in the provision of industry acclaimed massage training.
Our intensive learning method of one and two week full time practical, hands on massage courses appeal to both new-comers to the healing arts, aswell as experienced practitioners.
An Introduction to the 'hands-on' approach to massage consists of 3 full days of intensive 'hands-on', massage training
Our 3 day Diploma course teaches the basic essence of Swedish massage. Participants will learn to massage from the first day of the course, learning from demonstration and practise.
The theory module is taken on-line, and includes Health and Safety, First Aid, contraindications & contra-actions, hygiene, professional ethics, Client ethics and associated aspects of theory relating to Swedish massage.
For those that wish to continue on to a higher level, we also offer the International VTCT award in Anatomy and Physiology. VTCT is the UK specialist awarding body for the massage and beauty sector.
VTCT is a Government approved Awarding Body offering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and other vocationally related qualifications (VRQs). VTCT has been in existence for over forty years and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications in the United Kingdom. VTCT will continue to strengthen its presence in the vocational qualifications market where qualifications from VTCT are offered at over 500 colleges of further education and private training centres. Further expansion into overseas markets is one of VTCT's goals. www. vtct. org. uk
In addition we also offer the International ITEC diploma course Level 3 This qualification is available in 2 variations:
UK qualification: Mainly taught in the United Kingdom
Internationalqualification: For non-UK students
www. itecworld. co. uk
We are currently offering the following at all venues:
Intensive training qualification in Anatomy and Physiology & Swedish massage, Level 3 accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and the Independant Professional Therapists International(IPTI).
Entry Level facial, hand and foot, and seated massage courses and workshops.
Advanced body massage courses and workshops Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and the Independant Professional Therapists International(IPTI).
Health and Safety qualifications, with the awarding body Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Our courses are availabe throughout the UK and the Middle East, (The UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain and Oman)
We also hold courses twice a year in Cyprus, Jersey & Ireland. From 2011 we shall be making our courses available in South Africa, Brussels and Poland. We are the fore-runners in the provision of industry acclaimed massage training.
Our intensive learning method of one and two week full time practical, hands on massage courses appeal to both new-comers to the healing arts, aswell as experienced practitioners.
An Introduction to the 'hands-on' approach to massage consists of 3 full days of intensive 'hands-on', massage training
Our 3 day Diploma course teaches the basic essence of Swedish massage. Participants will learn to massage from the first day of the course, learning from demonstration and practise.
The theory module is taken on-line, and includes Health and Safety, First Aid, contraindications & contra-actions, hygiene, professional ethics, Client ethics and associated aspects of theory relating to Swedish massage.
For those that wish to continue on to a higher level, we also offer the International VTCT award in Anatomy and Physiology. VTCT is the UK specialist awarding body for the massage and beauty sector.
VTCT is a Government approved Awarding Body offering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and other vocationally related qualifications (VRQs). VTCT has been in existence for over forty years and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications in the United Kingdom. VTCT will continue to strengthen its presence in the vocational qualifications market where qualifications from VTCT are offered at over 500 colleges of further education and private training centres. Further expansion into overseas markets is one of VTCT's goals. www. vtct. org. uk
In addition we also offer the International ITEC diploma course Level 3 This qualification is available in 2 variations:
UK qualification: Mainly taught in the United Kingdom
Internationalqualification: For non-UK students
www. itecworld. co. uk
We are currently offering the following at all venues:
Intensive training qualification in Anatomy and Physiology & Swedish massage, Level 3 accredited by the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and the Independant Professional Therapists International(IPTI).
Entry Level facial, hand and foot, and seated massage courses and workshops.
Advanced body massage courses and workshops Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and the Independant Professional Therapists International(IPTI).
Health and Safety qualifications, with the awarding body Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Introduction to Basic Massage Skills


: * Introduction to Basic Massage Skills a 1 day workshop (no experience necessary)
*Learn a valuable skill in only one day,
*Learn how to massage family and friends.
* Ideal as a pre-curser for people thinking of taking a qualification course
WHEN ; 28th January 2011 0R March 3rd 2011
WHERE ; Port Saeed Rd, Deira
FEE: AED 800/-
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Food Safety and Hygiene courses accredited by City Guilds





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Who Is It For?
Anyone who needs to provide food hygiene & safety training compliance to the environmental health officer or local authority.
Level 2 a Provides full compliance and is aimed at those handling high-risk foods. It is also recommended for those providing food and catering services for people in vulnerable categories, such as nursing homes, more...
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Thai Foot Massage 1 day workshop





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The History and development of Thai Foot Massage
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Guidelines contraindications and cautions
Step by Step procedure of a complete Thai Foot Massage sequence
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Holistic Massage Training
EGYPTIAN REJUVENATING FACE MASSAGE accredited training course 1000 aed




: Hands-on-Workshops Healing Institute Established 1990 Offer training that is fully insurable and accredited by the CMA and IPTI.
EGYPTIAN REJUVINATING FACE MASSAGE
Egyptian Rejuvenating Facial Massage uses gentle, circular strokes along differing regions of the head, face, and neck, along with gentle pressure point therapy. Finger movement are always in an upward motion and, when performed regularly, keeps skin appearing tight and youthful. The forehead and nose are targeted to reduce the appearance of horizontal lines. Mouth and more...
SPA staff training DUBAI and ABU DHABI




: We offer CMA approved courses for your professional staff (of all experience levels) with minimal disruption to your normal business operations. We also offer guidance on adding complementary therapies to your spa repertoire, customizing training based on your current spa services, and recommendations for equipment needed. Whether your goal is to expand your service offerings and client base, increase revenue, or provide additional training for your professional staff, we can tailor our services to your needs. Please contact us to see how we can work with you.
Hands-on-Workshops Healing Institute Established 1990 Offer training that is fully more...
VTCT on-line training
Anatomy Physiology and Swedish massage DUBAI





: COURSE PROVIDER: The International School of Traditional Massage
TEL: 0044 845 6434236 (UK)
EMAIL: info@handsonworkshops. net
WEB: www. handsonworkshops. net
COST: 3000 AED. inclusive
VENUE: Hands-on-Workshops Training Rooms, Port Saeed, Deira.
WHEN: Various dates available = 28th/ 29th Jan/ 4th Feb 2011 OR
1st/ 2nd/ 3rd Feb 2011 OR 3rd/ more...
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy Physiology



: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
What you will learn
a Cells and Tissues
a Blood & Lymphatic Systems
a Muscles & Nervous Systems
a Skin & Hair
a Digestive System
a Excretory System
a Respiratory System
a Olfactory System
a Endocrine & Reproductive System
The programme structure
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