Certificate in Wellness Massage - weekday option

AIM OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide a professional training in wellness massage which will enable graduates to enter the workforce as competent professional wellness massage practitioners.

To teach appropriate theory of massage, together with the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human body.

To teach a range of other modalities to provide the graduate with a range of skills for use in a professional massage practice.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAMME

On completion of this qualification graduates will be able to operate as an independent wellness massage practitioner, or to find employment as a massage practitioner in a variety of settings, including rest homes, gymnasiums, spas, sports clubs, industries and corporations.

Graduates will also be able to use the qualification to gain recognition of prior learning (RPL) in a variety of other occupational trainings, such as nursing, midwifry, physiotherapy and sports and recreational science. Certificate graduates also gain recognition of prior learning on entry to the Lotus Holistic Centre Diploma in Therapeutic Massage.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Dates 2012

The Certificate in Wellness Massage weekday option can be combined with the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage by studying for four days per week for one year, or can be studied over two years as follows :-

YEAR ONE - complete the Certificate in Wellness Massage

Three days per week, from 9 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. in semester 1 (terms 1 & 2)

Option for YEAR TWO - complete the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage

One day per week, from 9 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. in semester 1 (terms 1 & 2)

Four days per week, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in semester 2 (terms 3 & 4)

FEES AND EXPENSES

Current tuition fees are provided in our prospectus, or enquire at our office.

Textbooks : $300 (approx)

A massage table is a course requirement and may be purchased from the college in 2012 for $450 (while stocks last).

Certificate in Massage Modalities graduates receive a fee reduction of $1000.

AWARD OF THE QUALIFICATION

The Certificate in Wellness Massage will be awarded to any student who has successfully completed all written and practical requirements of the individual modules listed below, and who has a current First Aid certificate.  There are no awards for merit or distinction in this certificate.  The requirements of individual modules will be supplied to students in course handbooks at the commencement of the course.

Modules to be completed are :-

Wellness Massage

• Taught within terms 1 - 2

Theory & Principles of Massage

• Taught within terms 1 - 2

Muscular Anatomy A

• Taught within terms 1 - 2

Anatomy & Physiology A

• Taught on Monday mornings from 9.00 – 12.00 (or Monday evenings 6.30 - 9.30)

Note: you need to complete A&P A, or you can choose to pay $520 additional fee and complete A&P A & B

Practical Modalities

Choose two modalities. Polarity is not available during the week, but can be studied on the weekend (18-19 August 2012). You may choose to do complete more than 2 modalities but these will incur an additional fee.

• Movement Integration
• Reflexology
• Aromatherapy
• Sports Massage

Supervised Practicum A

For more details on course modules, click HERE.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students who have completed the Lotus Holistic Centre Certificate in Massage Modalities will have credit for Massage 1, 2, 3, the optional modalities and combining modalities. They will need to complete the following:-

• Theory and Principles of Massage
• Muscular Anatomy A
• Anatomy & Physiology A

They will then have completed the requirements for Certificate in Wellness Massage.

Students who have completed the Lotus Holistic Centre Certificate in Wellness Massage have completed almost half the requirements of the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage. They will need to complete the following modules to complete the diploma:-

• Anatomy & Physiology B
• Muscular Anatomy B
• Therapeutic Massage
• Assessment Process
• Eastern Modalities
• Holistic Practice
• Pathology
• 2 x Practical Modalities
• Supervised Practicum & Case Studies B

Students of the Certificate in Wellness Massage who intend to complete the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage in 2013 could complete Anatomy & Physiology B in 2012.

FIRST AID

Students must have a current First Aid Certificate at the time of graduation.  Can be done through Lotus at $180.00.

Hours

Three days per week, from 9 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. in semester 1 (terms 1 & 2).

PLUS Students who choose Sports massage or Aromatherapy as their options will attend these classes in semester two (terms 3 & 4) or in weekend classes.

TEACHING STAFF

There are seven staff members teaching in the certificate programme.

Glenda Palmer

• Dip Tch(NZ), Dip MT (Calif, USA), Feldenkrais® Pract (NZFG), RMT(NZ), Dip Rec Lead (NZ)

Alison Grace

• B.A. Educ (VUW), Dip Tch, Dip MT (LHC), RMT(NZ)

Trina Bergloff-Howes

• BSc, Dip TM, Lic.H

Cathy Allan

• MSc, Dip TM (LHC)

Alan Blacktopp

• Feldenkrais® Pract (NZFG)

Cathy Caldwell 

• Dip. Comp. Health, Dip Nat (LHC), MRNZ, ACAT, MMT, Instr. TFH

Tina Cummins

• Dip TM (LHC), Cert Ref (LHC)

DELIVERY SITE

All teaching takes place at the campus of the Lotus Holistic Centre, 1024-1028 St Aubyn Street West, Hastings, Hawke's Bay.

LEARNING METHODS

All classes are taught face-to-face.

Part of the learning takes place as self-directed study out of the classroom. The modes of delivery are specified for each module.

The main possible source of risk for the massage therapist is the development of repetitive strain injury.   The course addresses this issue for students by teaching practitioner self-care from the start of the course.   Students are instructed and coached on the appropriate use of various body parts to minimise the risk of injury.   The college uses adjustable massage tables so that all students can work at the optimum height.

BOOK & EQUIPMENT LIST

Required texts - Students will be able to purchase some of the following textbooks from the college.  Others can be purchased on line from www.thenile.co.nz or from www.fishpond.co.nz – check them both out!  Don't use the "textbook" section of thenile, just the main search.

Elaine Marieb

• Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Stelfox & Casanelia

• Foundations of Massage

Clay & Pounds

• Basic Clinical Massage Therapy - Integrating Anatomy and Treatment.

Additional text for Muscular Anatomy: Trail guide

General

Lotus Holistic Centre photocopied notes  $20

Charts

• Skeletal system (A2) $25
• Muscular system (A2) $25
• Reflexology (A3) $15

Massage waxes can be purchased through the office.

Massage Tables

It is a course requirement that all students have access to a suitable massage table at home. Tables can be purchased through the college at discounted prices.

$450 (current as at September 2010) Includes carry bag, fitted table cover and face cradle

Students who purchase other tables, or who own one prior to course commencement are asked to bring them to college before week 4 so their suitability can be assured.