ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage

At Green Tara College we teach a fabulous  in-depth deep tissue healing massage using Swedish  massage techniques which can be used for many ailments especially for deep healing and relaxation. Many of the techniques and methods of applying this massage have been developed and streamlined by Majella during her 30 years of experience.  This treatment that we will teach you , in comparison to others, is without doubt a deluxe holistic massage.

Our sincere aim is to encourage each individual student therapist to develop your own natural skills and gifts to enable you to use your gifts to streamline treatments to your individual client’s needs, be they family, friends and/or the professional client.

We also teach from a spiritual & holistic perspective for anybody who is interested in developing skills to tune into your client’s needs – physically, emotionally and mentally, bringing to them the treatment that best meets their needs.  You can take away what works for you on an individual level. You will truly notice the difference in an energetic massage treatment.

Holistic Massage 

Holistic massage is a deeply relaxing massage experience that treats the mind, body and spirit. It is one of the most popular forms of massage offering a beautiful, relaxing and nurturing treatment. The massage is a complete full body massage to include: legs, back, abdomen, feet, hands, face, head, shoulders, neck, and upper torso.

Our ITEC Holistic Massage course is focused on bringing a deep nurturing treatment to your client. While students learn all of the syllabus – from the workings of muscles to understanding the Anatomy of the body to giving a wonderful deep massage – the training is truly holistic at Green Tara College.

Subjects Covered:

• Hands-on full body massage incorporating the classical Swedish massage movements of effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibration
• In-depth practical training
• History and principles of Massage – including benefits
• 20 hours of case histories
• Common ailments and contraindications
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Business Awareness & Professionalism
• Professional Conduct & Client Care
• Energy Management and the Mind, Body & Spirit Connection
• Exploring and understanding the Holistic Approach
• Study Aid Class
• Examination Preparation Classes

Upon completion of the course, students will be qualified to carry out a holistic full body massage as an Holistic Therapist. The student will have acquired the skills to communicate and facilitate the client in consultation.  The student will have an ingrained knowledge of energy management.

Academic Awards

• ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
• Green Tara College Diploma in Holistic Massage
• ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
• ITEC Diploma in Professional Conduct & Client Care
• ITEC Certificate in Covid Hygiene
• Green Tara College Certificate in Energy Management

Equipment you will need

The College will provide all necessary teaching equipment. – The equipment you will need is minimal and includes:

• Large ring binder folder to hold A4 Sheets
• Clip Board
• Hair ties and hair band (for all practical massage only)
• No jewellery except wedding band (for all practical massage only)
• 2 large black bath sheet towels, 3 black hand towels (for all practical massage only – you can use any colour for class but they must be the correct size)-available at GTC
• One massage table cover – available at Green Tara
• Professional Therapist Uniform – Black therapist tunic (Guiney’s in Dublin, Diamond Design, Co. Monaghan, Salon Select in Navan) black trousers (wider leg) with a crease in the front and back (jeans, leggings, cords not allowed), fully covered sensible low heeled shoes, black socks. (All outer cardigans and T shirts must be black)
• Short nails (for all practical classes)
• Antibacterial or Antiseptic large  skin wipes –  (for practical massage only)-available at GTC
• Hand Gel – antibacterial – (for all classes)
• Equipment wipes e.g. Dettol wipes or Lidl wipes (for all classes)
• Email address
• Books:
  1. An Introduction to Massage by Louise Tucker (pink book) – most recent edition
  2. An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology by Louise Tucker – most recent edition

Qualification Requirements for Students to be awarded Certificates

Certificates will be awarded all together and cannot be awarded until all modules are completed. Students must be available for all the weekend modules.

• A 100% commitment is required
• Completion and submission of 20 Hours of Case Studies – please note that case studies must be typed, so access to a computer or a person who will type up assignments is a requirement
• One hour multiple choice examination paper in Holistic Massage – ITEC Unit 2
• One hour multiple choice examination paper in Anatomy & Physiology – ITEC Unit 1
• One hour multiple choice examination paper – Professional Conduct & Business Awareness – ITEC Unit 22
• One hour practical massage including a short oral examination
• Completion of Energy Management module
• Completion of Green Tara College course assignments.
• Continual Assessment of Course Work
• The compulsory modules for this Diploma (unless exempt) are Holistic Massage, Professional Conduct & Business Awareness and Energy Management.

Enrollment and entry qualifications

• Students must have a caring and helpful disposition with a desire to learn more about the holistic field and way of being. They must be dedicated to their own personal growth and well being.
• Have an acceptable knowledge & capability of written and oral English.
• Places are awarded following a College Interview only via telephone or face to face.
• You are very welcome to arrange to come along and visit us – we advise this as you get a sense of the College and the learning environment – just give Majella a telephone 0868635241.
• To Enroll – Pay the deposit via the website (you do not need to have a pay pal account to do this). When we receive your booking, we will be in touch with you to fill in forms and instructions etc.
  Previous Credits Awards: Certification previously gained in any of the above modules can be credited towards your training and you do not have to repeat the relevant course. Please scan in the qualification and email in when you enroll – Please note that students must otherwise attend all the modules unless a previous recognized qualification in a particular module is held. 

Your training options

ITEC Holistic Massage requires ITEC Anatomy & Physiology & ITEC Business Awareness.  If you already have either of these,  you do not need to sit them again unless your qualification is over 3 years.  Some external qualifications in these subjects may be accepted, but you will need to check with us first. Please scan in your Certificate and email it in when you book the course.

Further options are available only if you hold recognized previous qualifications:

How do I book a place?

In order to book a place please REGISTER by clicking the REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE button.

You can check your booking, then click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT. 

Methods of payment

• Card  –  via the website.
• Paypal – if you have a Paypal account.  Paypal will also let you make a card payment without a Paypal account.
• Google Pay – if you are currently logged into your Google or Gmail account, this option will be offered to you.
• Apple Pay – if you have an Apple account, this option will be offered to you.
  A place on the course cannot be guaranteed without payment.
• If you are booking a course less than 21 days before the course starts you must pay the deposit and balance fee together at the checkout

Currency

You can pay in dollars, Euros or pounds.  The website will automatically convert prices into your local currency.  You can also change currency with the button on the bottom left of the webpage.

Create an Account

You have the option to create an account with us.  This will save you from putting in all your details the next time you book a course.

Remember your card details

If you create an account, you can get the system to remember your card details for next time.  We do not hold your card details.  They are held by the card processing company (Stripe).  The system cannot hold your card details unless you create an account.

Don’t want to pay online?

If you are uncomfortable paying online, you can phone the office (046 90 60 600) and they will make the booking for you and take your card details over the phone.

(See top of page for links to all payment options)

Dates Summer Massage –  June 2024-December 2024

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Massage Theory & Practical Module: In-House:  10am – 6pm – all classes expect Induction day which is 9am-6pm  via zoom

June: 29 (Saturday) – Induction day 9am-6pm for this class on ZOOM
July: 20 (Saturday) – theory & practical –  in house
August: 31 (Saturday) – theory & practical – in house
September: 21 (Saturday) – theory & practical – in house
October: 19 (Saturday) – theory & practical – in house
November 09 (Saturday) –  theory & practical – in house
December: 01 (Sunday) – ITEC pre-assessments – in house
December: 07 (Saturday) – ITEC theory exam – via ZOOM
December 08 (Sunday) – ITEC practical exam – in house
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Anatomy Module  – via zoom live classes or online self study
May 26 (Sunday 9am-6pm) Introduction to A&P,  Cells & Tissues, Skin
June 23 (Sunday – 9am-6pm) Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular
July 28 (Sunday – 9am-6pm) Lymphatic, Nervous, Eyes & Ears, Endocrine
August 11 (Sunday – 9am-6pm) Reproductive, Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary

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Energy Management & Energetic applications of your therapy – via zoom
Completely compulsory you must take this module in order to sit examinations and be available for the full two days-September 2024: Saturday 28 & Sunday 29
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Professionalism & Legality for the Holistic therapist- via zoom
October 2024: Friday 11 (6-10pm) & Saturday 12 (9.00am-6.00pm)
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ITEC Final Assessments  December 2024
December: Sunday 01 & Saturday 07 (theory) & Sunday 08 (practicals) ,
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Dates Autumn Massage – October 24 to April 25

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Massage class only: Wednesdays -all practical is in-house-all theory is on zoom (7-10pm)
October: 16 introductory class on zoom (Times 7-10pm)
October: 23 – inhouse (Times 7-10pm)
November:   23 Saturday – (Times 10am-6pm inhouse)
November: 27 – inhouse – (Times 7-10pm)
December:  04 – inhouse – (Times 7-10pm)
January: 22, 29 – inhouse – (Times 7-10pm)
February: 12 ,26 – inhouse – (Times 7-10pm)
March: 05, 12, 19, 26 – inhouse – (Times 7-10pm)
April: 02, inhouse – (Times 7-10pm)
April: 05 inhouse  if needed- Times 10am – 6pm
April: 09 inhouse if needed (Times 7-10pm)
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Anatomy Module only – via zoom live classes or online self-study

Mostly Wednesdays (7-10pm) 2024/25
October:   09 Wednesday (Introduction) (Times: 7pm-10pm)
November: 06 Wednesdays (Cells & Tissues) & November 13 (Skeletal) (Times: 7pm-10pm) & November 20 (Muscular) (Times:7pm-10pm)
December 11: Wednesday (7-10pm) Cardiovascular (Times: 7pm-10pm)
December 15: Sunday (9am-6pm): (Digestive/Lymphatic/Respiratory/ Skin) (Times 9am-6pm).
January 08: Wednesday – (Nervous) / January 15 Wednesday (Endocrine) (Times: 7pm-10pm)
February 05: Wednesday (Reproductive/Urinary) (Times: 7pm-10pm)
March 06: Thursday: (exam preparation class 7-10pm)
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Energy Management & Energetic applications of your therapy – via zoom

January 2025: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 – Times: 10am-6.00pm both days – mandatory full attendance
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Professionalism & Legality for the Holistic Therapist – via zoom

October 2024: Friday 11 (6-10pm) & Saturday 12 (9am-6pm) (we recommend this option)
or February 2024: Friday 07 (6pm-10pm) & Saturday 08 (9am-6pm)
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Examinations- final assessments
ITEC Final Assessments – keep all days free for full day – mandatory attendance
April 2025 – Saturday 05 inhouse (Times: 10am-6pm)
April Saturday 12 will be theory via zoom- (Times: 9am – 6pm)
April Sunday 13 (practical inhouse – (Times:9am-6pm)

Holidays as follows
Halloween break: –Monday 28 October 2024- Fri 1st November –  no massage classes
Christmas break: –19 December 2024 to 07 January 2025
Mid-term break February – Monday 17th to 21st February 2025- no massage classes

Reviews
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