News - what's been happening and what's coming up
TWO NEW WORKSHOPS FOR THERAPISTS beginning January 2012. Trigger Point Therapy on Friday 27th January and Myofascial Release Saturday 28th January both accredited by the FHT for insurance purposes and held in Harrogate. For full details please go to 'School' then 'CPD'or contact the school and speak direct.
SCHOOL NEWS It has been a year of mixed tidings in one way and another. I opened a new clinic in Gosforth which is going really well but it has taken my time away from the school. Therefore I have decided to let the school room go to free up time and concentrate elsewhere. I will still be teaching but hope not having to pay rent there when I am working elsewhere will mean course fees will not have to escalate. Details of upcoming training can be found below and I look forward to moving ahead in 2012. I will simply rent premises when needed and cut costs and time – all sounds good doesn’t it?! I will be teaching the Level 4 next year and the Level 5 if there is demand, for those of you who already have the ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage most of the work will be done by case studies and mentoring. Other examining bodies may have a different syllabus than ITEC so some lectures may be necessary. Please get in touch to discuss your individual circumstances.
As the nation becomes gripped by Strictly Fever why not think about joining a dance class? It is a great way to keep fit and flexible. Dancing provides all round fitness and there is something for everyone. I have recently began Belly Dancing with Brooke in Jesmond and I'm finding it great for posture and core strength. Really enjoyable too! For more information contact Brooke at www.freelancedance.co.uk or on 07783421132.
EXAM SUCCESS!
I am delighted to announce that I am the first therapist to gain the "International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage."
I passed with distinction in both theory and practical and am the first UK therapist to do so. My thanks to everyone who has visited the clinic providing challenges and opportunites to develop to this stage. Your feedback is invaluable and I am thrilled to be the first to gain this, the highest qualification available in the field. Very exciting!
Thanks to all of you who contributed to the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. It was lovely to see so many of you there and I'm delighted to say we raised £824.75!
June 2011 NEW CLINIC OPENING IN GOSFORTH
On Tuesday 7th June the Therapeutic Massage Clinic opened in "Physiotherapy Matters" in Gosforth. Clinic hours are between 9am and 6pm every Tuesday. Please call the usual Darras Hall number for apppointments.
New article about Ohashiatsu added May 11th 2011
April 2011 NEW QUALIFICATION Helen has become one of the first in the country to graduate in the new ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage
June 2010 OPEN EVENT at the Therapeutic Massage School Darras Hall Surgery has now reopened and the clinic is open again Monday, Thursday and Friday. Look out for new clinics coming soon in the north east
To celebrate the 10th anniversary Helen hosted a coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. We raised £256.40 thanks to those of you who kindly left donations. My thanks also to all the local businesses who provided the refreshments and raffle prizes.