Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Massage Techniques in South Africa

Course Name: Certificate in Massage Techniques(Massage Techniques)
Major Subject: Massage Techniques
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Massage Techniques

The Pyramid Beauty School, Johannesburg
Types of massage offered:

(a) Swedish Massage

Course content

(i) Client consultation

(ii) Contraindications

(iii) History of Swedish massage

(iv) Classical movements

(v) Swedish massage sequence

(vi) Health & safety

(vii) Muscles & bones in the body

(viii) Basic knowledge of the body systems.

Fees: R4 500 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(b) Infant Massage

Course content

(i) Theory & application of client consultation with the parent/guardian

(ii) Ailments & contraindications

(iii) Reactions

(iv) Health & safety

(v) Client care

(vi) History and concept

(vii) Anatomy & physiology

(viii) Development phases

(ix) Sleep patterns & states

(x) Colic

(x) styles of parenting

(xi) Effects of depression of the mother

(xiii) Appropriate legislation applicable to massage treatment

(xiv) Issues surrounding ‘consent’

(xv) Bonding with infant/child

(xvi) physiological and psychological effects.

Fees: R3000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(d) Sports Massage

Course content

(i) Exercise advise

(ii) Manual lymph drainage

(iii) Treatment techniques (pre event massage, post event massage)

(iv) Machines used in sports massage (microcurrent, faradic, vacuum suction)

(v) Preheat treatments

(vi) Massage mediums and effects

(vii) Anatomy and Physiology relating to sports massage

(viii) Client consultation

(ix) Contraindications

(x) Figure diagnosis

(xi) Different sports injuries (healing processes)

(xii) Treatment of sports injuries

(xiii) Injury prevention techniques

Fees: R12 000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(e) Hot Stone Therapy

Course content

(i) The history and concept of hot stone massage

(ii) Understanding the benefits and effects of the classical massage movements

(iii) The benefits of using hot stones during a massage for both the client and therapist

(iv) Understanding the different types of stones used during a hot stone massage

(v) Understanding the different oils which can be used during the massage

(vi) Understanding the specific techniques used during hot stone massage

(vii) Practical application of classical massage movements combined with hot stone techniques

Fees: R8000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(f) Pregnancy Massage

Course structure

(i) The history and concept of pregnancy massage

(ii) Safety precautions when performing the massage

(iii) Recognising contraindications

(iv) Understanding which oils to use

(v) Understanding the effects of the massage

Fees: R3000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(g) Infant Massage

Course structure

(i) Theory & application of client consultation with the parent/guardian

(ii) Ailments & contraindications

(iii) Reactions

(iv) Health & safety

(v) Client care

(vi) History and concept

(vii) Anatomy & physiology

(viii) Development phases

(ix) Sleep patterns & states

(x) Colic

(xi) Styles of parenting

(xii) Effects of depression of the mother

(xiii) Appropriate legislation applicable to massage treatment

(xiv) Issues surrounding ‘consent’

(xv) Bonding with infant/child

(xvi) Physiological and psychological effects.

Fees: R3000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(h) Lomi Lomi Massage

Course structure

(i) History of Lomi Lomi massage

(ii) The effects and benefits of lomi lomi massage

(iii) Recognising contraindications

(iv) Identifying suitable oils to use during the massage.

Fees: R5000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(i) Indian Head Massage

Course structure

(i) Importance of the treatment of the whole person in relation to holistic health and the power of touch

(ii) History & concept of Indian Head Massage

(iii) The concept of Ayurveda

(iv) The effects and benefits of Indian head massage

(v) The different oils used during the massage and their effects and benefits

(vi) Understanding and recognising common ailments and contraindications to Indian Head Massage with reasons why

(vii) Recognising common ailments which can be treated with Indian head massage

(viii) Understanding classical massage movements and their effects

(ix) Understanding specific Indian head massage movements and their effects

(x) Understanding the positions of the Chakras and their representation

(xi) Understanding the Anatomy & Physiology related to Indian head massage.

Fees: R4000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(j) Aromatherapy Massage

Course structure

(i) The history and development of aromatherapy

(ii) Understanding where the oils come from

(iii) Understanding how the oils are extracted

(iv) Recognising good quality oils

(v) Understanding the therapeutic properties of 42 essential oils

(vi) Understanding the safety of using essential oils

(vii) Carrier oils and their therapeutic properties

(viii) Creating aromatherapy massage oil blends with synergistic effect

(ix) Recognising contraindications

(x) Recognising conditions which can be treated with aromatherapy

(xi) Understand the effects essential oils have on the body

(xii) Swedish Massage techniques are included.

Fees: R6000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

(k) African Massage

Course structure

(i) The African Rungu massage

(ii) The African Rain Stick Massage

(iii) The African Calabash massage

(iv) The history and concept of African Massage

(v) Recognising contraindications

(vi) Understanding the tools used during African massage

(vii) Understanding the benefits and effects of the African massage.

Fees: R6000 includes kit fee and learning manual.

The African Massages can be offered separately at R2 500 each.
The Beauty Therapy Institute , Johannesburg
Various types of Massage offered:

(a) Swedish Holistic Massage

Course content

(i) Swedish Massage Technique.

(ii) Most popular massage offered in Spa’s.

(iii) Muscles of the Body, Infra-red and Vibratory Massage.

Practical & Theory: 100 max hours

Fees: R6 610 – Kit: Clipboard, Cottonwool

(b) Aromatherapy Massage

Course content

(i) Psychological effects

(ii) Aromatherapy Massage Techniques

(iii) Essential Oils and their uses, Blending, Uses, Storage, Contra-indications

Fees: R6 350 – Kit: R3 290

Practical & Theory: 100 max hours

(c) Reflexology

Course content

(i) Feet and hand pressure point massaging on reflexes.

(ii) History & Philosophy, Techniques, Zones, Contra-indications.

(iii) Clinical and Holistic techniques.

(iv) First Aid.

Fees: R5 660 – Kit: Clipboard, Cotton wool, Powder

Practical & Theory: 60 max hours

(d) Indian Head Massage

Course content

(i) Aromatherapy oils and their uses.

(ii) A&P of the scalp and face required.

(iii) Ancient Technique of scalp massage.

(iv) Use of specialized oils

Fees: R4 920 – Kit: R480

Practical & Theory: 50 max hours

(e) Manual Lymphatic Drainage

What the course entails:

(i) Light touch application to improve sluggish metabolism and slow lymphatic flow

(ii) Manual massage.

Fees: R5 130 – Kit: Clipboard, Cotton wool, Powder

Practical & Theory: 50 max hours

(f) Sports Massage

Course content

Deep Tissue Massage techniques; Sports injuries; Healing; Learn to massage with increased pressure to work with sports people who require massage to warm up and relax muscles after training.

Fees: R5 980 – Kit: Clipboard, Cotton wool, Powder

Practical & Theory: 100 max hours

(g) Stone Massage( Hot and Cold Stone Massage)

Fees: R4 390 – Kit: (own): Single sheet; 2 socks

Practical & Theory: 100 max hours

(h) Pregnancy Massage

Fees: R2 900

Practical & Theory: 10 max hours
College SA, Cape Town
(a) Massage Techniques: Proficiency Course

Course content

(i) Introduction to Massage

(ii) Networking for Success

(iii) Financial Management Basics

(iv) Excellence in Service: Basic

Entry requirements:

Beauty Therapy: Short Course

Fees: R6,730

Course duration: 8 months

(b) Massage Techniques: Skills Course

Course content

(i) Full Body Massage Techniques

(ii) Entrepreneurship

(iii) Excellence in Service: Advanced

(iv) Business and Office Administration

Course requirements

Massage Techniques: Proficiency Course

Fees: R7,170

Program duration: 9 months
Camelot International, Johannesburg
Types of massage offered:

(a) Shiatsu Namikoshi Massage

Fees: R8 731

(b) Indian Head Massage

Fees: R2 790

(c) Rungu Massage

Fees: R2 785

(d) Thai Massage

Fees: R8 765

(e) Sports Massage

Fees: R10 745

(f) Swedish Massage

Fees: R8 400

(g) Calabash Massage

Fees: R2 790

(h) Bamboo Massage

Fees: R2 790

(i) Hawaiian Massage

Fees: R3 295

Face to Face Beauty & Make-up Design School, Johannesburg
Swedish & Relax / Holistic Massage

Students learn the following concepts

(i) Different Massage techniques

(ii) How to adapt your sequence to client needs

(iii) Treatment progression

(iv) Aftercare and homecare procedures

(v) Theory on Anatomy & Physiology

(vi) Client consultation

(vii) Preparation of client and bed set-up

(viii) Different Massage mediums

Fees: R 4000.00

Program duration: 8 x 3.5 hour Sessions
Carla Brown Makeup and Beauty Academy, Cape Town
Course content

(i) Massage techniques

(ii) Massage Mediums

(iii) Theory and Intensive Practical training

(iv) Case Studies

(v) Applied Anatomy and Physiology

(vi) Hygiene and Sterilization

(vii) Health and safety in salon

(viii) Client care

Fees: R16 000

Program duration: 172hrs

Mode of study: Part time
SA College of Beauty and Hair, Alberton
(i) Poultice Massage

Duration: 3 lessons

(ii) African Rungu Massage

Duration: 3 lessons

(iii) Swedish Massage

Duration: 10 lessons

(iv) Sports Massage

Course duration: 8 lessons

(v) Indian Head Massage

Course duration: 5 lessons
Soma Sense Academy, Vanderbijlpark
Courses available:

(i) Swedish Massage

Fees: R4 500.00

Course duration: 6 sessions

(ii) Hot Stone Massage

Fees: R6 500.00

Program duration: 4 sessions

(iii) Waxing

Fees: R5 700.00

Course duration: 6 sessions

Oxbridge Academy, Stellenbosch
Duration: 8 months

Modules Overview:
-Professional Salon Skills
-Anatomy and Physiology
-Full Body Massage Techniques
-Sport Massage

Tuition fees: R 6,800
Northlink College, Cape Town
Course content

(i) Applied Anatomy

(ii) Full body massage routine

(iii) Client Care

(iv) Hygiene and Sanitation

Entry requirements: 16 years or older
The Beauty Academy, Durban
(i) Indian Head Massage

(ii) Hot Stone Therapy

(iii) Swedish Full Body Massage

(iv) Holistic Massage
Susca Watts Business and Beauty Academy, Middelburg
(i) Indian Head Massage

(ii) Hot Stone Massage Therapist
Potchefstroom Academy, Potchefstroom
The Hydro International College, Johannesburg
The International Academy of Health and Skincare, Cape Town
Helderberg School of Beauty , Cape Town
Madge Wallace, Sandton

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