Part-Time Professional Massage Therapy, Reflexology and Aromatherapy Course
(GVETAB (USA) and CPD (UK) Accredited)

STUDY IN CLASS OR VIA LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE VIDEO LECTURES - THE CHOICE IS YOURS

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    • NB: Students who are attending classes in person at the branch and do not have their own kits and tools on hand before the course begins are welcome to use the academy's kit and tools provided in class at no additional cost. If you have your own kit you can bring it in. If you are doing the course online and do not have your own kit, you can make arrangements for kit to be collected at from one of our branches closest to you via your own courier and couriered back to us once course is completed.
    • We are an internationally based company.
    • The course is accredited by The Global Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board and is also CPD accredited which is a UK based accreditation board recognized in over 130+ countries internationally
    • This course is a women's empowerment initiative which is why the price is so affordable. Through this we wish to enable women to create an income source for themselves.
    • Classes are held once a week on a weekday (08 lessons and after the 08 lessons students will have to undergo theory and practical exams which are held on lesson 09, 10, 11, 12)
    • There are certain lessons that will have  a longer duration than allocated times below however students will be informed of it in advance
    • Hands on training. All practicals are demonstrated by the lecturer at each lesson, after which each student completes these practicals hands on under lecturer supervision and guidance. This applies to both the in class learning option or the live online learning option.
    • For students who have chosen to do the online classes instead of attending classes in person, the online lectures are delivered via LIVE online interactive video lectures. Students must be present and visible on their camera/screen during the video call for their practical work for that lesson to be checked by lecturer
    • Small classes therefore ensuring individual attention to each student.
    • We focus on practical’s in class whereby theory is done as homework.
    • Students will receive theory and practical homework weekly as practice makes perfect
    • All students will receive a Certificate of Completion at their graduation ceremony on completion of the course after completing a theory and practical exam.
    • Please scroll down further below for full course syllabus, timings, dates and fees.

Durban:Mathews Meyiwa Road, Morningside.


Johannesburg:Owl Street, Auckland Park


Cape Town address:Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock

Weekday classes: (Thursdays)

Commences on: 26 November 2026     

                                                                                                                 Time Thursday classes: 12:30pm - 03:00pm
  • There are certain lessons that will have  a longer duration than allocated times below however students will be informed of it in advance

                                                                                                          Fees: R4500.00

(Payment plan available: Deposit before course: R880.00 and R1810 x 02 months)
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​(Includes e-modules)

Course syllabus:

MASSAGE
INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE THERAPY
WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY
HISTORY OF MASSAGE
ANATOMY: TISSUES, ORGANS AND NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEMS
MUSCLE ANATOMY
HUMAN MUSCULAR SYSTEM
THE DIFFERENT MASSAGE MANIPULATIONS EFFLUERAGE, FRICTION, PETTRISAGE, TAPOTEMENT, VIBRATION AND SUB MANIPULATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO MASSAGE

CREAMS AND OILS
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
NECK AND SHOULDER MASSAGE
BACK MASSAGE
FULL BODY MASSAGE
SWEDISH MASSAGE
ANTI CELLULITE MASSAGE
HOT STONE MASSAGE
PRENATAL MASSAGE
THAI MASSAGE
FACIAL MASSAGE
INFANT MASSAGE
THAI FOOT MASSAGE
CHAIR MASSAGE
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
GERIATRIC MASSAGE
SANITISATION AND STERILISATION PROCEDURES

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND A CLEAR CODE OF CONDUCT
CLIENT CONSULTATION
MASSAGE EQUIPMENT

AROMATHERAPY
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY
HISTORY OF AROMATHERAPY
HOW DOES AROMATHERAPY WORK
ESSENTIAL OILS
ABSOLUTES
CARRIER OILS
CO2S
FRAGRANCE OILS
RESINS
ESSENTIAL OILS CAUTIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND TOXIC OILS
FRAGRANCE BLENDING
TOP NOTE ESSENCES
MIDDLE NOTE ESSENCES
BASE NOTE ESSENCES
AROMATHERAPY BATHS
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGES
AROMATHERAPY INHALATION
AROMATHERAPY FOR STRESS
AROMATHERAPY FOR CHILDREN
APPLICATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS
BENEFITS OF HOLISTIC AROMATHERAPY
AROMATHERAPY OILS AND REMEDIES FOR AILMENTS
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REFLEXOLOGY
WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY
HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS
BODY SYSTEM
BENEFITS
CAUTIONS
​PROCEDURE
REFLEXOLOGY FOR VARIOUS AILMENTS

​*BUSINESS STUDIES

  • Model/s are required, if you cannot find your own we will assist