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Frequently Asked Questions & Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

Here are just a few genuine comments I have received about my courses............

  • Thank you for a very enjoyable course and worth travelling for. S Mulcaster, North Yorkshire
  • Learnt more on the Sports Massage Techniques course than I did doing my entire ITEC course! Unbelievable! Amy Sandhurst, Coventry
  • Thanks very much. I really enjoyed it. Worth the journey! Stephen Bushell, Scotland
  • Excellent course, well delivered – received. D. Blackburn, Essex
  • I have done many Post Grad courses over the years, and this has been by far the best! Thank you. V Sayatha, Maidstone Kent
  • Very informative, friendly and appropriate course. Andrea was very helpful and encouraging. J. Arnold, Essex
  • Had a great 2 days. You are a great teacher and I love your wicked sense of humour! Michael from Leicester
  • Learnt so much. Andrea is an excellent teacher. C. Sutton Herts
  • Many thanks for a wonderful course. You make everyone feel very much at ease and make the work easy to understand, M. Henderson, Harlow
  • Excellent course, extremely well run and professional. Very enjoyable, thank you. J. Woollett, Essex
  • Very inspiring course. Learned loads…Andrea is an excellent teacher. L. Foley, Essex
  • Really easy teaching approach. Loved the course, value for money. J. Johnson, Dorset
  • Very enjoyable course. Highly recommended, C Jepson, Braintree
  • Learnt alot and had fun! Very good course. Would recommend it, M Sorrell, Brentwood
  • I really enjoyed the course. Andrea's way of teaching is fantastic. She is very knowledgeable and I cannot fault it. Thanks!! M Riddle, Essex
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the course, very professionally run, lovely friendly people. Well worth the four hour journey. Thanks, S Slade, Yorkshire
  • This is the most professionally run course I have been on. A real credit to you. C Vann, Essex
  • Absolutely brilliant. Andrea was very encouraging. C Thomas, Essex
  • Have really enjoyed the Indian Head Massage course. Good value for money, worth every penny, picked up lots of tips and very well organised. A Dowman, Bradwell-on-Sea

FAQS
Q1. Do I need to supply my own model or do you supply someone for me to work on in the classroom?

Answer. Students at the Chelmsford Training School will work on each other and change partners throughout the course. This ensures that you learn to feel how different we all are and massage each person appropriately, and feel the effects different pressures have during a massage whilst you are being worked on. Male students attending Introductory courses are asked to bring a partner to work with.

Q2. Will I be given handouts of the massage sequences?

Answer. All the courses are accompanied with handouts or Workbooks with both pictorial/photographs and written sequences. The Indian Head Massage Sequence is also available on DVD, to enable you to refresh your memory when at home. This can be purchased on the day for only £10.00.

Q3. How will I know where to buy equipment or get uniforms from etc. when I finish the Aromatic Swedish Massage course?

Answer. All students are given information about suppliers and how to set up a business at the end of the courses and Andrea will always return your calls or emails within 24hrs if you think of any questions after the course. This is guaranteed! Andrea will also answer any queries from students, months, even years down the line!

Q4. Will I learn how to blend oils and make my own on the Aromatic Swedish Massage Course?

Answer. No. Only qualified Aromatherapists can make their own blends, but you will be using lovely pre-blended oils which are ready to use. You can use them on clients too which is not possible on other courses. These blends have been made by a licensed aromatherapy supplier. Students who are pregnant, epileptic, asthmatic or have any medical condition that is contraindicated with Aromatherapy Oils, will not, I’m afraid, be able to use our aromatherapy oils, but can use plain carrier oils which are unscented.

Q5. I’ve had massages before that were very gentle and didn’t really do anything. Will you be teaching that kind of massage?

Answer. Definitely not! You will learn how to give a quality massage with the appropriate pressure to achieve the result required. So, if your client prefers a firm pressure, you will be able to perform the treatment suitable for that client. No ‘fluffy’ massage techniques are taught!

Q6. I am a member of an association not listed by you. Will I still be able to get insurance and achieve CPD points?

Answer. It is impossible to seek accreditation by all associations as there are so many.  Over the years, I have worked very closely with my accreditation associations, CThA(Embody), The Guild, BABTAC and IPTI and value their professionalism and input. I believe they are the very best associations out there and offer an excellent service to their members. Some are also non-profit making which is quite rare. If you would like to do our courses, just contact your association directly and check they will cover our courses. If not, then you can always get independent insurance, (we can give you details), or change your membership over when it is due for renewal.

Q7. Where can I park?

Answer. There is plenty of free parking for all students on site.

Q8. My course has been changed to The Radley Green Training Room. Is there public transport available.

Answer. You will be notified if the venue is changed to this venue, 2 weeks in advance giving you plenty of time to organise your travel arrangements. Chelmsford train station is 5 miles away. We use ABC Taxis for our students as there is no bus route.Their fixed rate is £15 fare each way from the station to this venue. The taxis can be pre-booked. Tel: 01245 478100.

Q9. I am really nervous as it is a long time since I did any learning and I have never done any massage. Will I be the odd one out?

Answer. Many of my students are seeking either a complete career change or are returning to work after a long break. Andrea makes sure that you are welcomed and looked after, so don't worry.

Q10. I am travelling a long way and would like to stay overnight. Are ther any hotels locally?

Answer. Yes, there are Travel Lodges nearby!