Training at The Exeter Natural Health Centre

School of Bodywork

Emma Gilmore APNT Dip BCMA GCMT Reg is the new director of the School of Bodywork here at ENHC. Please see below for detailed information on massage training that will be available throughout the year. For further enquiries please call Emma on 01297 678780 or email emmagilmoreuk@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome

School of Bodywork offers professional training in the heart of Exeter.

A comprehensive range of professional diplomas is offered in massage and bodywork. All Diploma courses are APNT accredited and lead to professional qualifications, enabling students to start work immediately after qualification. Courses comprise a mix of lecture style tuition combined with hands on practical work. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. The courses on offer are listed at the end.

We welcome all students, those with little or no experience of massage, to those who have started to explore the world of bodywork. We ask for commitment from our students, because as with everything in life, you get out what you put in.

We encourage all potential students to visit the centre, meet the tutors and find out more about the courses available.

Approach

We offer a friendly, efficient and professional training environment at the centre, to support the development of our students. The courses are structured to offer continuity through regular contact. One to one support of students is given, from enrolment to beyond qualification, with guidance offered on post graduate training and future careers.

A wide range of training options are available, to encourage the development of the skills required to be a successful and confident practitioner; students are encouraged to develop their own individual style.

We aim to make learning fun and all tutorials as accessible as possible. We use a multi-sensory, kinaesthetic approach with plenty of visual aids & diagrams. Understanding and support is given to students with Dyslexia or other learning difficulties.

Ongoing reviews & assessments are provided throughout diploma courses and work experience within a clinic can be provided once qualified.

On qualification, practitioners will be able to set up their own private practice, work from a clinic, hospital, hospice or salon.

The Association of Physical and Natural Therapists (APNT)

The Association of Physical & Natural Therapists was founded in 1986. The Association offers high quality support for and training in many disciplines. All our diploma courses are accredited by the APNT and successful candidates will be awarded an APNT diploma which is a well recognised and highly regarded professional qualification.

The following courses are accredited by the APNT and available at the centre.

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Swedish and Therapeutic Massage

· Remedial Massage Diploma

. Sports Massage Diploma

· Indian Head Massage

· Seated Acupressure Massage

The Association aims to represent its members in educational, professional and political matters. To this end the Association is an active member of, the following professional bodies: British Massage Therapy Council (BMTC), the Aromatherapy Organisations Council (AOC), and the British Complementary Medicine Association (BCMA).

The APNT is committed to supporting and encouraging its members to further their knowledge and skills through Post-Graduate training. It will only recommend schools that aim to educate to the Associations criteria.

Student membership of the APNT is included in the course fee. All students will be made student members of the APNT during their time of study. This will offer insurance as they treat clients and friends until 1 month after qualification.

More details can be found on the APNT web site, www.apnt.org.uk

Tutors

All our tutors are highly experienced professionals, who have successful private practises and therefore an abundance of clinical experience to share with their students.

Emma Gilmore APNT Dip, BCMA, GCMT Reg

School Director: Emma’s love of bodywork has led her to share her passion and enthusiasm with her students. She encourages students to develop their own style, and to draw on their own personal knowledge and experience when dealing with clients. She aims to listen to and accommodate the individual needs of her students, encouraging them to shine as individuals.

Harriet Tubbs APNT Dip, ITEC

Harriet is a passionate and intuitive bodyworker, who qualified in Holistic Massage in 1996 and has since built up a busy practice in Devon, mainly concentrating on deep tissue and sports injury massage.

Harriet works as an assessor for the APNT Sports Injury exams and teaches Pilates as well as Sports Injury Massage. Harriets teaching style is accessible, fun and inspirational, she is passionate that massage should incorporate accuracte anatomical knowledge, holistic ideals, intuition and compassion.

Sharon Conn ITEC, MICHT

Sharon is a sensitive teacher, who, over the last 12years has developed a passion for sharing her knowledge of holistic well being. Her interest in complementary health started 25years ago, and she has always found massage a wonderful medium for many health issues, physical, mental & emotional.

Isobel Ravden BA (Hons), BSC (Hons), MCPP, APNT, CELTA

Isobel has been a teacher for over 10 years, and a practitioner since 2004. Her teaching style is informative & informal. As a medical herbalist and massage therapist, Isobel truly believes that complementary medicine has a place alongside conventional medicine, in restoring health and preventing illness, focussing on the underlying cause of health problems as well as the symptoms.

Fees

Once a deposit has been taken, confirmation of a place is given, along with confirmed course dates. Course fees can be paid in instalments. For the longer courses a £400 deposit is required, then £200 monthly instalments.

Examination fees are to be paid at least 1 month prior to the exams

Introduction to Massage & Bodywork

A fun informative one day workshop designed to introduce students to the practical side of massage, a basis for all further study. It is also aimed at those who wish to bring massage to friends and relatives.

An introduction to the power & importance of touch.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No formal qualifications required.

DATES: Wednesday June 23rd 2010 & Saturday 11th Septmeber 2010

TUTOR: Emma Gilmore

FEE: £60

Class sizes are small & therefore places are limited. Please call to book your place.

Complete Bodyworker: APNT Diploma in Massage to include Anatomy & Physiology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No formal qualifications are required. Introductory course recommended.

COURSE DETAILS: An in-depth foundation study, the basis for all post-graduate and advanced massage training. Study will include a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the body in health and illness. This is supported by the study of massage; its rationale and application in treatment. Qualifying diploma students should leave with an array of skills & the confidence to set up their own practice immediately.

Clinical experience is provided for all qualifying students.

The course is offered over 10 months on 23 separate study days, involving a minimum 80 hours A&P & 70 hours Massage theory & practical. Plus 200 hours home study

COMMENCING: September 15th 2010

MAIN COURSE TUTOR: Emma Gilmore

WITH ADDTIONAL INPUT FROM: Katie Whitehouse, Sharon Conn & Isobel Ravden, who are all experts in their fields.

COURSE FEE: £1295

EXAMINATION FEE: £100

EXAM: 3 hr theory exam

90 min practical exam

Case studies

Massage diary

On-going practical & theory assessments

Anatomy & Physiology is included, but can be studied independently of massage. For students with Anatomy & physiology qualifications massage can be studied independently.

Class sizes are small & therefore places are limited. Please call to book your place.

Sports Injury Massage Diploma

APNT Accredited Diploma in Sports Injury Massage

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All students will need to be qualified in Anatomy Physiology & Massage and have a current practice.

COURSE DETAILS: This diploma course leads to a qualification in Sports Injury Massage; it will enable students to apply massage techniques to the more common sporting injuries, as a therapy in itself or as an adjunct to other therapies. Students learn the physiology of injury and healing, plus how massage is used in a preventative measure and in rehabilitation. Emphasis is given on measures the therapist can use to protect their own body whilst undertaking deep tissue work.

Clinical experience is provided as well as pre & post event massage experience to all qualifying students.

Specific sports massage techniques to include: Assessing state of muscle; improving circulation, aiding lymph drainage; relaxation of muscles; reducing muscle fatigue; muscle toning; stretching; pre & post event massage; reduction of scar tissue, adhesions & fibrosis;

DURATION: 12 days over 8 months

Over 80 contact hours with 120 hours of home study.

COMMENCING: March 2010 Tuesdays (FULL)

DATES: March 9th & 23rd, April 20th, May 4th & 18th, June 8th & 15th, July 6th & 20th, August no classes - case studies and project first draft, September 7th 21st (FULL)

NEXT COURSE: April 2011 (Early enrolment essential)

TUTOR: Harriet Tubbs

COURSE FEE: £995

EXAMINATION FEE: £100

EXAM: 2.5 hr theory exam

45 minute practical exam

Case studies

Project

Introduction to Indian Head Massage

A fun & informative 1 day workshop. The basis for the IHM diploma.

QUALIFICATIONS: No formal qualifications required.

DATES: 13.3.10

TUTOR: Sharon Conn

FEE: £60

Indian Head Massage Diploma

APNT accredited Diploma in Indian Head Massage

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All students will need to be studying or qualified in Anatomy Physiology & Massage.

COURSE DETAILS: Indian Head Massage is a popular and versatile massage technique and is a natural add on to an existing massage qualification. Indian Head Massage is an ancient healing art, which requires the minimum of equipment to perform. As well as being a powerful and effective treatment it has the benefit of accessibility.

The origins of Indian Head Massage are explored as well as a more detailed study of relevant upper body anatomy. This is combined with a detailed study of massage techniques in theory and practice.

DURATION: 2 days

COMMENCING: 27th March & 10th April 2010

TUTOR: Sharon Conn

COURSE FEE: £180 (to include introductory day, as essential part)

EXAMINATION FEE: £50

EXAM: 1hr practical exam

Case studies

Protect Your Body Enhance Your Career

So many therapists get burnt out, emotionally and physically. In this invaluable and informative one day workshop, you will learn how to listen to your own body, respect & protect it.

Learn how to:

• Use your forearms, elbows and fists effectively.

• Use your own body weight to enable deep work on clients

• Apply deep strokes without putting your own body at risk

• Use good posture & techniques thus preventing injury

• Use a large variety of techniques, to prevent repetitive work and therefore injury

• Use forearms not just for deep work, but also for warming effleurage on large, cold body parts

• Enhance your portfolio of skills

• Prepare your body to give a massage, listen to your own advice

COST: £80

DAY: Saturday 29.5.10

TUTOR: Emma Gilmore / Harriet Tubbs

Class sizes are small & therefore places are limited. Please call to book your place.

Pulsing

This deeply enjoyable and gentle form of bodywork combines movements of stretching, lifting and rotating with a continuous rhythmic rocking. The regularity of the background rhythm creates a sense of ease and flow, support and permission. Whatever is present is allowed to surface without in any way forcing or breaking down resistances. The effects of pulsing occur below the level of conscious awareness and will continue to be felt for sometime after each session. It is a joy to give and treat. A truely wonderful addition to any bodywork therapists repetoir.

BENEFITS:

.Gentle release of muscular & emotional tension

.Harmonises various circulatory pulses

.Eases stiff joints, increasing flexability

.Fosters deeper, easier breathing

.Simultaneously relaxes and energises

.Meets the need for nuture through touch

.Contact with natural body rhythms stimulates self-healing

COST: £150 for the 2 day workshop

DAY: Sat 18th & Sun 19th September 2010

TUTOR: Guy Gladstone

Active Birth and Pregnancy Yoga

The aim of these classes is to enhance your sense of well being throughout pregnancy and to provide you with information, support and practical tools to encourage a positive and empowering birth experience.

The classes include:

Yoga postures to strengthen mind and body, ease commom ailments of pregnancy and prepare your body for the physical demands of labour and birth

Breath work, one of the most useful tools for coping with labour and birth

practicing particular postures that are suited to childbirth, which allow you to adopt the postures that feel natural to you in labour

Optimal fetal positioning, positions that encourage your baby into an advantageous position for birth, increasing your chances of a natural birth

Physiological process of labour and birth, which will help you to understand how you can promote hormone production and enhance your body's natural coping mechanisms for labour and birth

Relaxation and visualisation, to help you access your inner strength and wisdom

The opportunity to meet and share your experience of pregnancy with other pregnant women

Partner workshops, which will provide your partner with practical tools to support you effectively during labour and birth

Yoga for Pregnancy:

Friday 6pm - 7.30pm with Patricia Whitworth 01392 438586 £7 per class

Active Birth with Yoga:

Thursday 6.30pm - 8.30pm with Karin Walters 01404 813784. £8 per class

for more information please visit birthwise.net

Association of Physical and Natural Therapists. (APNT)

THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL AND NATURAL THERAPISTS (APNT)

The Association of Physical and Natural Therapists was founded in 1986. The Association offers high quality support for and training in many disciplines including

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Swedish and Therapeutic Massage

· Remedial Massage Diploma

· Indian Head Massage

· Seated Acupressure Massage

All these courses are available at the centre.

Successful candidates will be awarded the APNT diploma which is a recognised and highly regarded professional qualification.

The Association aims to represent its members in educational, professional and political matters. To this end the Association is a member of, and plays a very active role in the following professional bodies: British Massage Therapy Council (BMTC), the Aromatherapy Organisations Council (AOC), and the British Complementary Medicine Association (BCMA).

Student membership of the APNT is included in the course fee. More details can be found on the APNT web site, www.apnt.org.uk.

Birth Preparation Course for Couples

This is a one day workshop, which comes highly recommended as an addition to the weekly Active Birth classes. The course is also excellent as a one off if you are unable to do the weekly classes or just need a refresher course. The day is designed for couples and/or birth partners to be there, but if it doesn't work for you it is always fine to come on your own.

The main aim of this workshop is to ensure that both you and your partner have the knowledge and tools required for you to have the best chance of an empowered birth experience.

The day focuses on normal physiological birth and clearly describes the advantages of an Active Birth.

The course includes a lot of practical work on birth positions, breathing and chanting as a couple as well as massage. Partners find it very helpful in developing a better understanding of the birth process and greater confidence to be at the birth.

The material includes:

Anatomy & physiology of birth - how is the body designed and what to expect of a normal labour

Optimal fetal positioning - how to get the baby into a good position before labour and how to encourage them to move if they choose an unfavourable one

Creating the birth environment - how to create the best conditions for a natural birth to unfold

Coping with pain - practicing a variety of techniques

Writing your birth plan - the guideline for what you want and for what you need from people, who are present during your labour

The role of the birth partner - clarifying what women in labour need from their birth partners

Dealing with complications - sometimes labour turns out to be different than what you had hoped for. What to do and how to stay empowered. What to do to try and get back on track for a natural birth

Bonding - welcoming the new baby. How to create the best conditions for bonding to happen naturally

Early parenting - the first 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. What to expect and how to make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible.

For dates on upcoming workshops contact Patricia Whitworth on 01392 438586 www.birthwise.net

Foundation Kinesiology Certificate

LifeTracking series- a personal development programme and foundation in Kinesiology

Life Tracking workshops are designed to introduce the basics of energy awareness and ‘tracking’, and teach skills in kinesiology muscle testing, the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, and subtle energy tools that encourage health and vitality. You will learn how to use muscle-testing as a way of finding out what is happening for you and what you need to do to move forwards.

First workshop: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th Feb (9.30- 5.00 both days)

Part One: Everything is Connected

We are connected through the air we breathe, the water we drink, and our energy systems to all of life. Our optimum internal state is when every part of us connects to every other.

LifeTracking Part One helps us to aim for this, through:

* introducing concepts from Chinese Medicine

* getting feedback from the body through muscle testing

* discovering more about our subtle energies

* finding practical tools for maintaining equilibrium

Cost: £140 including manual to keep and refreshments.

For more information or to book contact Sarah-Jayne on 01363 877581, Sarah-Jayne@well-being-centre.co.uk

Introduction to Herbal Medicine

One Day Workshop

Tutor: Isobel Ravden Taylor

This workshop will focus on the medicinal uses of herbs commonly found in the kitchen or garden.

You will learn how to source and prepare herbs to use in simple home remedies.

The principles of making teas, syrups, tinctures and external remedies will be discussed.

The day will also include an overview of the history and philosophy of herbal medicine and may include a herb walk around the local area.

It is an informative and relaxed day suitable for all with plenty of opportunity to touch, taste and ask questions.

Date: 14th June 2009

Time: 10am - 4pm

Cost: £50

Please contact us for further details or to book

Introduction to Ka Huna Massage

One day Hawaiian Ka Huna Massage Introductory Workshop

This workshop is aimed at anyone interested in learning about Ka Huna (Lomi Lomi) Massage and gaining a basic understanding of the principles and techniques of this massage. You will learn skills to introduce massage into your everyday lives and it will also prepare those who wish to pursue their interest and undertake further study.

Students will need to wear loose comfortable clothes, bring one large towel and one smaller towel, sarong, a notebook, lunch and an open heart. Also bring something special to share with the group for example photograph, poem, piece of music, piece of art.

Tutors: Julie Bladon & Rob Clements

Saturday 18th April, 10am – 4pm £50

At Blisland Clinic,nr Bodmin, Cornwall

Saturday 16th May, 10am - 4pm £50

At Exeter Natural Health Centre, Queens Walk, 83/84 Queen Street,Exeter

For bookings and enquiries please call Rob on 07760 280318. Early booking is recommended as places are limited. 50% deposit payable on booking

Level One Introduction to Hawaiian Kahuna Bodywork and Healing available Summer 2009 in Cornwall.

Peninsula Seminars

These homoeopathic CPD events take place here at Exeter Natural Health Centre and are choreographed by Ali and Mo Morrish, both known for their dynamic teaching and practice. They provide a focus for some heart, soul and laughter for all of us engaged in the work.

For more details of these seminars and to book a place, please call Mo or Ali at the Homoeopathic Practice on 01392 214074

enquiries@thehomoeopathicpractice.co.uk