Diploma in On-site Acupressure Chair
Massage
On-site seated massage (OSSM) is a highly effective form of massage
based on traditional Japanese techniques. During the On-Site sequence,
or Kata, the client is firstly relaxed and then re-energised by
working on pressure points on the back, head, shoulders, arms and
hands. A typical session will take around 15 to 20 minutes and usually
utilises an ergonomically designed chair.
OSSM is now a huge growth area in complementary healthcare world-wide.
It has been a massive industry in the U.S.A. and is now expanding
exponentially in the UK, becoming highly popular in airports, shopping
centres & businesses with BENEFITS for the
client, the employer and the therapist.
Topics included on the course include: |
History and Practice of Seated Massage |
Anatomy Review |
Contraindications & Safety |
The consultation process |
The On-Site Sequence (Kata) |
Selling On-Site to businesses |
Marketing your therapy |
Designing your promotional material |
Practice Management |
Practical techniques Clinic |
Practical Skill Development
Between the first and last weekend of the course students complete
50 case studies each involving one 20 minute On-Site sequence with
the client’s comments recorded.
Additionally each student prepares
i) a summary business plan defining how to grow his/her practice
ii) sample promotional literature selling On-Site.
These practical elements ensure that the student is prepared to
effectively promote, sell and perform their On-Site skills to the
maximum on completion of the course.
Safety note: Anyone who is pregnant or trying to
conceive should not receive OSSM
Entry requirements: An appropriate qualification
in Massage, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy,
Medicine or Nursing.
A comprehensive basis in Anatomy and Physiology is essential while
practical experience in’ hands-on’ therapeutic work
is preferred.
Assessment: Award of the diploma is based on a
process of continuous assessment
throughout the course, home exercises/projects, final written and
practical
examinations and the completion of formal case studies.
Course Duration: Three weekends over 8 to 10 week
period.
| Benefits of On-Site Seated Massage
to the client include |
Reduced muscle tension |
Relaxation, revitalisation and increased alertness |
| No oil – no mess |
Short treatment time – fits easily into a busy day |
No need to remove clothing |
The treatment comes to the client |
Benefits of On-Site Seated Massage to employers. On-Site
Seated Massage can:
|
Help relieve stress in employees |
Help relax and rejuvenate |
Help increase productivity |
Help reduce absenteeism |
Help reduce staff turnover |
Help increase employee morale |
Help reduce the risk of expensive, stress-related
employee legal claims |
‘360 million working days are lost every year
in the UK at a cost of £8 billion and half are due to stress-related
problems’ – from Mental Health & Stress in the Workplace,
Guide for Employers
Benefits of On-Site Seated Massage
to therapists |
Increase couch client base |
Increase earning capacity |
Increase therapeutic skills base |
Open up potential
business opportunities |
Attract clients who find other therapies invasive |
Work with commercial
On-Site organisations |
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