Complementary Therapies

What other people say about us

Complementary Therpies' ITEC qualifying courses lead to government recognized qualifications. These allow you to work in a variety of areas including Holistic Centres, Health Farms, Therapy Centres and of course your own private salon. Importantly, you'll also be able to secure suitable professional liability insurance.

Complementary Therapies welcomes students from overseas study with us. In the past we have had students from Japan, America, Portugal, Croatia, all of whom have been successful.

Why study with us?

We teach Holistic therapies. We believe that you can improve your health with the use of the Therapies we teach and we show you how.

This is very different from other mechanically run courses in Complementary Therapies.

Our classes are kept small. We allow a maximum of 14 students on our ITEC Anatomy & Physiology and 10 students on our Holistic Massage, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage classes where individual supervision is essential. We do not believe ANY tutor can effectively supervise more than 5 people working at a time (½ group working at a time). This compares very favourably with colleges where 20-30 students per class is normal.

Our Holistic Massage, Reflexology and Indian Head Massage courses are backed up by a professionally shot Video. This means that you can review our massage sequence as often as you like in the comfort of your own home. As far as we know, no other local school offers this.

Practical exercises are given during the Aromatherapy and Reflexology classes where actual case histories are discussed. Unlike most schools, our tutors will guide you through treating various ailments.

We supply organic essential oils, cream, treatment couches, during our classes but student are requested to bring their own towels. We also provide refreshments during study breaks but ask students to provide their own food if they are with us for a full day.

The final choice is yours.

Diplomas

Last year 2/3rds of our students obtained a Credit or Distinction. Amazing results!

Our overall pass rate over the past 4 years is around 98% We are consistently praised by the ITEC examiners for our outstanding results and very high standards.

We must be doing something right

Candidates are assessed weekly and those who consistently meet our set standards will automatically receive our very own Complementary Therapies diploma in their chosen subject.

ITEC - what is it?

Candidates may sit the ITEC examination through our school and, if successful, gain an "ITEC" award. ITEC stands for "International Therapy Examination Council." The ITEC awards have been approved by the Qualification & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and by The Department for Education and Skills in the UK. Schools offering courses leading to ITEC vocational qualifications are assured that their students will have the soundest foundation for a career as a practicing professional therapist. ITEC Qualification are held by most of the leading therapy professionals practicing in Britain today.

ITEC has registered schools in Australia, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Singapore, Spain and Zimbabwe. Every year, about 35,000 students graduate through ITEC. They are the largest Beauty, Complementary and Sports Therapy graduating body in Europe, not just an English body. This is a valuable consideration if you ever intend to travel abroad and practice.

ITEC being an independent body, their examination fee is payable by those wishing to take this examination.

A list of the recommended ITEC books can be found in items for sale

Recognition for your ITEC qualifications

As a student of our school, your ITEC diploma is currently recognized by the following organizations without any need for an extra examination:

• BCMA (British Complementary Medicine Association)
• IPTI (Independent Professional Therapists International)
• COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION

(As this list changes from time to time, please contact us for an up to date list if you need one.)

Course prices

The cost of each course is dependant upon its duration.

• Anatomy & Physiology£650
• Holistic Massage £700
• Reflexology £825
• Aromatherapy £825
• Indian Head Massage-4days £400
• Hot Stone Therapy Massage £450

Students who wish to gain a diploma in Holistic Massage will need to complete the mandatory units in Professional Conduct and Business Awareness (contact us for further details).

Not included in the cost of the courses is the ITEC examination fee or the cost of any recommended book or video you may wish to purchase.

Discounts

The following discount structure only applies to ITEC qualifying courses

• A 5% discount is offered for registrations received and paid for in full by the first day of the course
• A 5% discount is offered if you register for more than one complete ITEC qualifying courses (on one registration form)
• We offer a 10% discount (maximum) for the unemployed or those on low income support (confirmation required) provided the course is paid in full at the beginning (5 % if paying over 3 months).

Payment facilities

Payments may be spread over a period of 3 months. When availing of this facility, the deposit and correct number of post-dated cheques should be sent together with your registration form. The cheques should be post-dated as follows:

• £200 deposit cheque dated on the day you send your registration
• 1^st cheque dated first day of the course
• 2^nd cheque dated one month after the beginning of the course
• 3^rd cheque dated 2 months after the beginning of the course

For example, a course fee of £650 could be paid over 3 months with a deposit of £200 on registration and 1^st payment of £150, 2^nd payment of £150, 3^rd payment of £150.

Please note: We do not accept credit or debit card payments