Courses available at Meridian Professional Training in Massage

Below you'll find details of the courses currently available. If you have any questions or need any help or information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Course : A Fun and Creative Introduction to Holistic Massage - A Weekend Workshop in Birmingham Description We will learn simple foot, back, neck, shoulder, face massage and relaxation techniques; introduce anatomy - made easy and fun; introduce chakras and stillness work. If you are wondering whether to study for the Diploma course and would like a taster of the Meridian's teaching approach; want to use massage at home, or just want a relaxing weekend, this might be for you! An informal 'feelgood' weekend. Previous massage experience not required. What participants say: 'This course cannot easily be summed up with words. 'It was holistic in essense. It was emotional, spiritual and physical. It was so much more, it was an experience!! Great facilitation!!' And: 'Coming together at peace, harmony, happiness. The confronting and loss of ungrounded fears and respect for others and myself.' And further: 'The Intro course has been amazing. I've learnt so much about massage, touch, communication and not least about myself. The time went so quickly and I'm quite sad it's over. I feel quite proud of myself and the other people on the couse and am surprised at how much we achieved in such a short time. I feel much more confortable with touch and touching and can't wait to do more!' Cost : £ 110 Deposit : £ 60 Date : Saturday, 10th March 2012 Duration : Two Days - 10/11th March 2012 Venue : The Meridian Centre, Yardley Wood Road, Bilesley, Birmingham, B13 0JS Tutor : Lorraine Horton and Julie Linton (see footnote)

Course : Appointed Person First Aid with Holos Healthcare Description Need to renew your First Aid Certificate? Appointed Person First Aid Course. Maximum use is made of structured practical time, and the aim is for studnets to learn First Aid in a relaxed, informative atmosphere whilst having fun! The qualification gained is recognised within the UK and successful participants will receive a certificate to cover the current statutory requirements for appointed persons. Thank you Relevant course materials including self-assessment workbooks, manuals and rvision aids will be issued on the course. Holos are experienced trainers of many disciplines, including complementary health practitioners. Students on last year's course commented, 'I found the course very informative and it is the best first aid training I've received' and 'A brilliant, easy to follow presentation. an enjoyable and informative course. Cost : £ 65 Deposit : £ 65 Date : Friday, 30th November 2012 Duration : One day - 9.30 am- 4.30pm Venue : The Meridian Centre (formerly Centre Aum), 834 Yardley Wood Road, Nr Moseley, Birmingham B13 0JS Tutor : Holos Healthcare (see footnote)

Course : Holistic Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner Diploma Description A part time one year diploma course in professional Holistic Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. Study on one weekend per month, with home study and practice inbetween weekends. You will need to have completed some massage or body work training before taking this level 4 course, the minimum requirement is level 3 in bodywork and Anatomy, physiology and pathology. The course is accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists. PLEASE CONTACT BEFORE SENDING A DEPOSIT - THERE IS AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS COURSE WHICH ENABLES YOU TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION AND BOTH OF US TO ESTABLISH THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU - MANY THANKS. Cost : £ 1,790 (Approved APL) or £1,850 (plus exam fees) Deposit : £ 450 Date : Friday, 21st September 2012 Duration : One academic year Venue : The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Nr Moseley, Birmingham B13 0JE Tutor : Julie Linton (see footnote)

Course : Indian Head Massage Certificate Description This Indian Head Massage Certificate, accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), is suitable for those with an existing qualification in level 3 Anatomy and Physiology, e.g. reflexology, and would like to enhance their skills. It is useful as a stand alone therapy or to incorporate techniques learnt, into existing treatment sessions. With the Meridian approach some of the areas we cover include; traditional Indian Head Massage techniques with Western adaptations, working over clothing, use of oils, revision of AP&P, consultation, contra indications and working with chakras. You will need to complete all homework and Indian Head Massage practice which includes 3 case studies. There is a final written and practical assessment. The first weekend of the diploma course is 4/5th February 2012, with the date for the following 2 teaching and assessment days to be arranged. The costs for the Certificate in Indian Head Massage, cover additional teaching hours and assessment. Cost : £ 295 Deposit : £ 100 Date : Saturday, 3rd March 2012 Duration : 4 days over two weekends. 10am - 5.30pm Venue : The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Bilesely, Birmingham, B13 0JE Tutor : Julie Linton (see footnote)

Course : Introduction to Indian Head Massage - A Weekend Workshop in Birmingham Description We will learn the techniques and sequence of Indian Head Massage over clothing, to share with friends and family. The weekend will also include some anatomy made easy and working with chakras. No previous massage experience is required Cost : £ 110 Deposit : £ 60 Date : Saturday, 3rd March 2012 Duration : 2 Days. 10am - 4.30pm Venue : The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Bilesely, Birmingham, B13 0JE Tutor : Julie Linton (see footnote)

Course : Meridian Open Evening Description This Open Evening provides and ideal opportunity if you would like to find out more about our Diploma Courses and Continued Professional Development workshops that we currently run at the Meridian school and meet the tutors. A great opportunity if you would like to explore the learning venue and have any of your questions answered directly and in person. For anyone interested in taking any of the Meridian Massage Introduction or Diploma courses, past students will be present to talk to you about their experience on the courses and offer a taster demonstration of massage therapy. We look forward to seeing you there! Cost : £ 0 Date : Tuesday, 17th April 2012 Duration : 7.00 - 9.00pm Venue : The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0JE Tutor : Lorraine Horton, Julie Linton, Emily Papirnik (see footnote)

Course : Professional Diploma in On-site Massage (Seated Acupressure) Description This is a City & Guilds and CThA accredited Professional Diploma course. Participants must hold an existing recognised qualification in Anatomy and Physiology and Bodywork, e.g. Swedish, Holistic or Body Massage. The course runs over two weekends, approximately 4 weeks apart. Level 1 - Every participant will receive a 20min massage from the tutor to give 1st hand experience of how the massage should feel - Introduction to the history and background to Seated Acupressure - Learn a full set of core techniques which make up the massage, including over 90 acupressure points and covering the back, neck, head, arms, hands, and also stretches and percussion - Special attention is placed on the posture and positioning of the therapist, the use of their body weight and good practise in respect of therapist injury prevention - Client screening and record keeping - Cautions and contra indications - Chair set up and correct use of equipment - The aims and limitations of Seated Acupressure Massage - Discussion on practical and theory exams and case studies Level 2 - Refining your skills, including some 1 to 1 tuition. The tutor provides guidance on your execution of techniques and personal posture. - Case study practise on a complete stranger, providing valuable experience whilst under the guidance of the tutor - Introducing a range of new techniques to enable you to start making your massage more client focused rather than sequence focused - How to adapt your massage to fit shorter 5 or 10 minute appointments - Further 1 to 1 tuition where you massage the tutor and they provide feedback and guidance from a receivers point of view in respect of pressure, quality of pressure, rhythm and flow of the massage, and point location - Practise screening situations. - Introduction to Marketing On Site Massage to the Corporate Sector Please book directly with the Academy of On Site Massage. Booking forms can be downloaded from: http://www.aosm.co.uk/downloads/CourseBookingForm.pdf A FREE GIFT is available to you when booking via Meridian (only collectable on level 1, provided you have stated this fact in writing on your booking form) PLEASE ENSURE YOU STATE YOU ARE BOOKING THE COURSE VIA MERIDIAN, BIRMINGHAM Cost : £ 395 plus £40 exam fee Deposit : £ 100 Date : Saturday, 26th May 2012 Duration : 26/27th May 2012 Level 1 and 23/24th June; 18/19th august 2-12 Level 2 plus one day exam Venue : The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0JE Tutor : Petra of the Academy of On-Site Massage (see footnote)

Course : Professional Training In Holistic Massage Therapy Description A part-time, one year Diploma course in professional Holistic Massage Therapy, accredited by the Massage Training Institute (MTI) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). Study on one weekend (sometimes this is three days) per month, with study in between teaching weekends. PLEASE CONTACT BEFORE SENDING A DEPOSIT - THERE IS AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS COURSE WHICH ENABLES YOU TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION AND BOTH OF US TO ESTABLISH THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU - MANY THANKS Cost : £ 1720 plus exam fees Deposit : £ 345 Date : Saturday, 21st April 2012 Duration : one academic year Venue : The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Road, Nr Moseley, Birmingham B13 0JS Tutor : Lorraine Horton (see footnote)

Course : Tom Myers - Anatomy Trains; Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists Description One short course with lasting results! The Thomas Myers Anatomy Trains weekend is an intensive, holistic and fun way to completely transform your view of myofascial anatomy and expand your ability to assess your client's posture and movement. Anatomy Trains is a revolutionary way for analyzing soft tissue patterns and developing strategies for unwinding these patterns via various forms of manual and movement intervention. Anatomy Trains moves beyond mechanical 'cause and affect' actions of muscles to the integrative relational connections of real life functional movement. On this course you will learn to; body read your client's postural and movement patterns with greater accuracy and integration; gain access to effective treatment strategies for resolving postural distortions, which may occur some distance from the obvious site of pain or limitation; enable you to make distinct changes in your client's structure in a few short moves. For more information Cost : £ 245 - Early bird offer - £220if you book before1st June 2012 Deposit : £ 120 Date : Saturday, 29th September 2012 Duration : 29/30th September 2012 - Two Days 9.00am - 5.00pm Venue : Birmingham, West Midlands - venue to be confirmed Tutor : Mike Doxey (see footnote)

There will be more training courses listed soon, so please visit this page regularly.

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