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Working in Complementary Therapy
Code: T25CQ2483
Location: Chesterfield
Cost: Free
Starting: Friday 17 April 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Explore the role of a Complementary Therapist and consider the skills, and qualifications to work in this rewarding career.
Learn simple massage routines for head, shoulders, arms and hands.
Discover the benefits of massage in helping to reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who has an interest in complementary therapy. You do not need any prior experience.
This course is running during both the morning and afternoon. You can choose to book onto one session or both.
How will I learn?
Join Complementary Therapist and DACES Tutor Lisa on this Introduction to Complementary Therapy course in Chesterfield.
During this interesting, informative one day course, we will explore the role of a Complementary Therapist and consider the skills, and qualifications to work in this rewarding career.
We will also learn two simple massage routines through clothing covering the Head, Neck and Shoulders and Hand and Arm.
With your new skills you will be able to treat yourself, family and friends and discover the benefits of massage in helping to reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing.
You will learn informally in a classroom within a small group. You will be supported to learn at your own pace in a way that suits you best.
What will I need?
Please bring a notebook and pen and a willingness to learn and be open to new ways of thinking.
Please wear loose comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting oil on. All equipment will be provided.
Are there any other costs?
This is a free course
You may want to go onto further learning related to Complementary Therapy or similar courses. Talk to your tutor about further options that will be suitable for you.
Time and duration
Start Date: 17 April 2026
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Friday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Chesterfield
Dock Walk
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2GQ
01629 535002