Just about completed my Swedish Massage VTCT course and am starting to relax and enjoy it now.:)
My head is spinning! I have been looking at further courses which would work well alongside SM. Obviously there are loads and I 'm told that I need to make sure any course I consider is properly accredited and insurable. But even this I'm finding confusing. You start reading up and some say they're accredited with certain bodies, some seem ridiculously short and others just seem to want to relieve you of your cash asap.:(
I'm also wondering which "association" to join and then there's insurance to consider too.
Where the heck do I start? Is anybody elese in the same situation as me, as I'm finding it very time-consuming and confusing.:rolleyes:
I'm a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT insurance, to be a member you have to accumulate 10 points per year), I have done a couple of courses with Gateway Workshops which enable you 10 CPD points, they are fully accredited.
I'm a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT insurance, to be a member you have to accumulate 10 points per year), I have done a couple of courses with Gateway Workshops which enable you 10 CPD points, they are fully accredited.
Thanks very much for that Jojo. FHT was on my list (because I keep seeing it mentioned) and I'm also looking at some of the Gateway courses. That's really, really helpful. Have a good weekend.:)
You're welcome Twohoots, it's all a bit daunting isn't it? 🙂 There are so many associations to join, and I am sure someone else will pop up with another for you to research. When I was training I went with Embody, there is Balens too (I think that's what it's called)
My reason for joining the FHT was it was the best deal for medical malpractice, I volunteer in a hospice and I work with drug and alcohol abusers.
Give the ones you have found a call, write down everything they tell you and then compare notes. Also have a look on gcmt.org.uk that may be worth looking at too x
Hi,
I'm a member of the CThA and CNHC... I chose the CThA because they give free membership to students and therefore it was easy to upgrade when I qualified. I also take the CThA's insurance which seems very competitive.
I took my Swedish Massage course last year after a career in the computer industry. After the course finished, I did a hot/cold stone therapy course. This academic year I've been doing remedial massage and today I signed up to do a Sports massage course in september.
I don't think the leanring process ever finishes.
Myarka.