Looking for holistic therapy courses

[lostproperty 10]

Im looking to train to be a holistic therapist, but im having some trouble finding a course. Id like to end up with a recognised qualification, so i can start practising. Does anyone know anything about apprenticeships in this field, or has anyone trained sucessfully in sheffield? Im interested in aromatherapy and massage especially but would like to study a broad range of therapies initially.

[ilaria 10]

you colud try these: http://learning.burngreave.net/NewsAndEvents.htm

[woolspinster 10]

You could try http://www.naturalhealthcourses.com they do distance learning courses in a range of holistic therapies. If you pass with 80% or more you will recieve a diploma which entitles you to practice.

[technophobe 10]

Lostproperty: Iam a member of the Institute of Holistic Therapists and have been for about 4 years. You can partake in a partime massage course at City College (Granville rd) this is what you need before you specialise in other techniques. The doors then open for you to do all sorts of other things such as reflexology, aromatherapy etc etc.

[sunshineyday 10]

i trained as an aromatherapist at rother valley college 2 years ago - and got a recognised qualification, i trained in reiki healing in manchester which was a great basis for me to look at other things x

[ilaria 10]

my boyf did a course in aromatherapy and he massages me everynight especially when im aching all over due to pregnancy hes quite good if anyone needs a therapist i recommend him.

[technophobe 10]

Originally posted by ilaria

my boyf did a course in aromatherapy and he massages me everynight especially when im aching all over due to pregnancy hes quite good if anyone needs a therapist i recommend him.

 

Does he have a salon or is he mobile....... its really hard to find quality therapists....

[Lou 10]

lostproperty there's a Natural Health Show at Don Valley Stadium 12th-13th November. See here for more info. I know it's a while off but I'm sure there's another one scheduled sooner. I'll try and find the date and post it on here...

 

Maybe you could chat to some of the therapists and ask them where they trained as some (or all) of them would be based in or around Sheffield? Alternatively they're just interesting to go along to!

 

Posted on 29.03.05:

There's a Health Show at Sheffield United on 11-12th June. See info here.

[Catt 10]

Lostproperty: Iam a member of the Institute of Holistic Therapists and have been for about 4 years. You can partake in a partime massage course at City College (Granville rd) this is what you need before you specialise in other techniques. The doors then open for you to do all sorts of other things such as reflexology, aromatherapy etc etc.

 

How intense is this? I really want to learn massage but i dont have lots of time to commit to a course. I could do a session a week.....Any help much appreciated. ;-)

[Catt 10]

I know the still point practice do short courses but its a long way out from where i live...