Subjects of Study
The program will consist of the following modules:
September to December
January to June
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9-5 pm
Clinics are held on Thursday afternoons between 1-5 pm
Students are requested to purchase a massage table and a basic spa kit.
| Module | Course Title | Hours per Module |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Spa History and Concepts – Vacek | 20 |
| Module 2 | Client Management – Geier/Masri | 40 |
| Module 3 | Spa Regulations and Safety – Regulations Health Department | 24 |
| Module 4 | Energetic Relaxation & Swedish Massage | 121 |
| Module 5 | Thai Massage and Reflexology – Kai | 180 |
| Module 6 | Professional Practice – Turner | 21 |
| Practicum | Clinical Practice Begins After Week 6 Program Thursday afternoons, 1-5 pm | 121 |
| Module 7 | Aromatherapy Massage – Lynne | 233 |
| Module 8 | Managing Your Energy System: Healing Touch I and II – Anderson | 46 |
| Module 9 | Aryuvedic Health – Dr. Samrai | 36 |
| Module 10 | Body Treatments in Spa Environment– Instructor TBA | 96 |
| Module 11 | Mind - Body Techniques For Spa- Turner | 42 |
| Module 12 | Mineral Waters and Therapeutic Uses of Water - Vacek | 30 |
| Module 13 | Hydrotherapy – Instructor TBA | 75 |
| Module 14 | Herbs and Nutrition for Spa - Ziccarelli | 72 |
| Module 15 | Self Care for Spa Practitioners: Integration of Yoga in Spa Environments - Gulamhusein | 48 |
| Module 16 | Advanced treatments and procedures for Spa (Oxygen Therapy/Sound Therapy/ Intro to Year 2 workshops) | 24 |
| Module 17 | Spa Treatment and Medication Awareness – Persad | 28 |
| Module 18 | Practicum to consolidate skills | 320 |
Successful completion of all 18 modules is necessary to obtain a certificate. Independent modules can be taken for a particular area of interest. The program content is current and consistent with health industry standards and guidelines introduced by the International Spa Association (ISPA) (2006) and Leading Spas of Canada. (LSC) (2006).