Holistic Therapies, an Introductory Guide - Couverture souple

The rapid rise in the popularity and development of the holistic therapy industry has led to a growing need for qualified therapists to become multi-skilled in order to meet the needs of their clients.

This comprehensive textbook provides an ideal foundation to Holistic Therapy Diploma Courses and will be useful to those studying for IIHHT and ITEC diploma courses. It also meets the new underpinning knowledge requirements of the new NVQ Level 3 standards in Massage and Aromatherapy.

Its contents also include chapters on the following holistic therapy skill areas:

-Therapeautic massage
-Baby massage insturction
-Aromatherapy massage
-Indian Head Massage
-Reflexology

It also includes introductions to the following generic subjects:

-Client management
-Stress Management
-Pathological Conditions
-Establishing a Holistic Therapy Business

Helen McGuinness is the Principal of the Holistic Training Centre in Southampton, one of the leading providers of training programmes in Holistic Therapies. She has many years experience as a Therapist, Lecturer, Assessor and Verifier in the Holistic Therapies industry. She is the author of several books for Hodder, including Anatomy and Physiology: Beauty Therapy Basics and Aromatherapy: Beauty Basics.