Program Overview:

 

 

Anatomy and Physiology

Cytology: The study of the cell.

Tissues: Epithelial,connective, liquid, nerve, and muscle

Body Organs: Brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and stomach

Body Systems: Skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, excretory, respiratory,

digestive, lymphatic, endocrinal, and reproductive

Dermology: The study of the skin

Glands: Disorders of the sudoriferous and sebaceous glands

Terminology: Medical and aesthetic

Nutrition and and the skin

Tricology: The study of the hair

 

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Body Massage Theory
Sanitation and Sterilization
Massage - The benefits, Indications and contra-indications
Conditions generally relieved by massage

Body Massage Practicle

Client consultation
Taking the client’s pulse in order to administer proper massage application
Petrissage (kneading movement)
Friction (Pressure stroking movement)
Tapping (slapping, hacking movement)
Effleurage (slow rhythmic movement)
Sensory (light rhythmic stroking movement)
Vibration (shaking movement)
Trigger (accu-pressure movement)

Aromatherapy massage

Common conditions / case history treatments
Creating aromatherapy recipies for specific treatments
Indications / contra - indications
Body wraps

Figure Configuration

Body Exfoliation
Body Scrubs Chest/Back
Facials

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Hote Stone Massage Therapy

Hot stone massage therapy is a holistic treatment based on use of hot basalt stones to massage and assist the body in self healing by balancing body energies.

A popular treatment with clients and also with massage therapists, aromatherapists, estheticians, spa therapists virtually anyone involved with massage as they discover that the stress and strain to their hands and wrists are virtually eliminated when practicing this technique.

This wonderful massage therapy has its roots far back as the ancient world. Today, hot stone therapy is becoming widely known for its therapeutic and deep relaxing benefits. The technique involves placing water-heated smooth stones of various sizes on key points on the body or face. The resulting deep massage and sensation of warmth and comfort is not to be missed.

The hot stone experience can relieve pain; promote harmony and balance within the body. The addition of aromatherapy and soft music to this therapy has an amazing effect on mood and heightens feelings of well-being.

Relax and enjoy the wonderful sense of stillness. Remember the therapy is all about you and the restorative benefits it has to offer.

Consult our spa massage specialist about this therapeutic treatment.



Business Management

All important aspects of successful salon business management are outlined in this module.



Job Shadowing

Job Shadowing involves working closely with professionals for an agreed time in order to learn how aspects of the job are performed in a working environment. It can broaden the student’s skill base in customer care and understanding of management skills related to the salon and spa business. It involves the observation of specific aesthetician skills as well as the day to day responsibilities for the safety and deadliness of the work environment. It also provides opportunities for the student to interact with the Workplace Host and discover particular details about the field, such as the rewards and challenges of the service industry.

Student are required to observe and record their observations in the Aesthetics Skills Assessment Handbook while on job shadowing placement This skills assessment handbook provides a checklist for all the Aesthetics skills and abilities required for graduation. Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the necessary sign-offs in the passbook.