This introduction to Aromatherapy course at Glasgow Clyde College provides an opportunity for students to gain essential underpinning knowledge and the practical application of basic massage techniques and aromatherapy essential oils.
This introduction to Aromatherapy course at Glasgow Clyde College provides an opportunity for students to gain essential underpinning knowledge and the practical application of basic massage techniques and aromatherapy essential oils.
What will I learn?
The tutor will demonstrate each movement and students will learn
Basic massage techniques
Back, neck, shoulder, back and front of leg massage
Using base/carrier oils
Using aromatherapy essential oils
Benefits and Effects
After Care Advice
Before attending the class to maximise the practical application of massage please
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely with trainers or flat shoes.
Remove all jewellery except a wedding band
Ensure finger nails are short and clean
Please to bring a large bath towel, hand towel to every class and bottled water to every class.
Glasgow Clyde College is one of the largest Further Education providers in Scotland with over 500 full-time and part-time courses to choose from, and is a multi-site college with campuses in Anniesland College, Cardonald College and Langside College.
We offer an amazing breadth of courses to prepare you for the future, whether that is going on to further study or the workplace. We have excellent links with employers to provide industry experience during your time with us and our partnerships with universities will help you to progress to study at degree level.
Whatever your ambitions we will provide you with the qualifications and life skills to prepare you for your future career.
We are a people-centred community and an unrivalled student experience and sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do.
Key facts
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97% of our students progressed to further study or employment.
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93% of our students are satisfied with their college experience (highest in Glasgow).
93% of our students have developed skills for the workplace.
94% of our students feel a sense of belonging at Glasgow clyde College.
£10m has been invested in funding and bursaries to support our students.
Our satisfaction rates are consistently some of the highest for colleges in Scotland.
Our HN courses have articulation routes with all Scottish Higher Education institutions.
Aromatherapy Massage is a gentle, holistic treatment using a blend of aromatic and botanical essential oils to massage the back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs.
Aromatherapy is a wonderful, nourishing experience; it is a powerful therapeutic treatment which combines the essential oils of plants with massage. Our course teaches knowledge of 30 essential oils and how to blend them for safe use in an Aromatherapy Treatment.
On this course, you will learn how to provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils with a range of clients and conditions. This course will cover how to prepare clients for massage and deliver massages using pre-blended aromatherapy oils.
Aromatherapy involves using the therapeutic benefits of Essential Oils and utilising these properties to produce massage blends, creams, lotions, sprays and vapours to produce their effects on the body. Our Aromatherapy courses are taught by professional and practising Aromatherapists .
This will follow on to the student performing the same treatment on a live model under close supervision of the tutor, there is time throughout the practical session for any questions with their answers and any troubleshooting.
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