AROMATHERAPY

This course has been developed for health professionals working in the massage therapy field or those involved in health care covering the practical, therapeutic and psychological aspects of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is an ancient science, which has been used throughout history in the medical practices of the world's great civilisations. Essential oils are the Aromatherapists tools of trade. They are pure essences extracted from the roots, flowers and leaves of plants and have their own unique properties based on complex chemical structures. Massage is the most effective medium of application for essential oils. The skin, the body's largest organ, absorbs them and then distributes them via the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Specific massage techniques for the face and body will be taught which combine shiatsu pressure points and lymphatic drainage. Other methods of application will also be discussed.Cost $625

ZEN SHIATSU

Zen Shiatsu is a deeply effective style of shiatsu healing developed by the Japanese Master, Shizuto Masunaga. In a Zen Shiatsu treatment the vital channels or Meridians carrying our ki (chi or prana or 'life force') are pressed with the fingers, palms, elbows, knees or feet. This releases any stagnation in the body, which may be the cause of ill health, and the body begins to function again as it should in a healthy and prosperous way. Students will also gain a working knowledge of the location of each Meridian on the body and learn some tsubo points on each Meridian pathway useful for treating specific conditions. At the end of the course students should be able to implement an effective general shiatsu treatment following the fundamental procedures of the Zen Shiatsu schooland raise their understanding and experience of health and healing through the principles of oriental medical practice. A six week course of Ki Yoga asanas or stretches will be run in conjunction with the course as an additional option for students. Cost $595

REFLEXOLOGY

The art of reflexology can be dated back to Ancient Egypt, India and China. It is based on principles that reflex and tension areas on the feet and hands were linked to other areas and organs of the body within the same zone. Reflexology is a complementary therapy, which works on the feet to help heal the whole person not just the prevailing symptoms. The program will include clinical situations for practicing your new skills under lecturer supervision. Cost $595

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

During pregnancy a woman's body undergoes many changes, some of them stressful and uncomfortable. Massage is a perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. This program has been developed to teach students massage techniques to use during pregnancy that can reduce peripheral swelling, help to prevent insomnia, reduce muscle cramps and back pain, and soothe the nervous system. The program will include clinical situations for practicing your new skills under lecturer supervision. Cost $595

TUI NA

Tui Na massage is an ancient healing art of Traditional Chinese Medicine which has been practiced in China for over 4000 years. It is used to treat conditions that in western medicine ordinarily would require a physiotherapist, a chiropractor or an osteopath. Tui Na not only works on the muscles and joints, but also at a deeper level, affecting the flow of vital life energy in the body referred to as "Qi" (pronounced "chee"). Cost $595