iTEC Diploma
iTEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
The full practitioner diploma in holistic massage, the qualification that lets you work with clients professionally and insure your practice. Taught in small, hands-on groups by an iTEC, VTCT skills & FHT accredited tutor.
- Level
- Practitioner diploma
- Accreditation
- iTEC · FHT
- Locations
- Donegal & Mullingar
- Format
- In-person practical + theory
- Includes
- Anatomy & Physiology Level 5
What you'll learn
- Full-body Swedish and holistic massage routine
- Client consultation, contraindications and treatment planning
- Adapting pressure and technique to each client
- Professional practice, hygiene and record keeping
- The anatomy and physiology underpinning every treatment
Who it's for
- Complete beginners starting a career in holistic therapy
- Therapists adding an accredited massage qualification
- Anyone who wants a qualification recognised by insurers
Assessment & certification
- Practical assessment of your full treatment routine
- Written theory and anatomy exams
- Case studies completed with real clients
- An iTEC diploma recognised internationally and nationally
Full course breakdown
Everything covered on the iTEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, unit by unit.
Massage theory
- History and principles of holistic and Swedish massage
- The five classic massage movements and their effects
- Contraindications, cautions and referral
- Effects of massage on each body system
Practical treatment
- Full-body massage routine: back, legs, arms, neck, shoulders, scalp
- Building depth, rhythm and pressure without strain on your own body
- Adapting the routine for age, build, pregnancy and mobility
- Posture, table height and protecting your hands for a long career
Client care & consultation
- Consultation, treatment planning and record keeping
- Draping, modesty and client comfort
- Aftercare advice and managing reactions
- Consent, confidentiality and professional boundaries
Anatomy & physiology (Level 5)
- Muscles, bones and joints in detail
- Circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems
- Skin structure and function
- Common musculoskeletal conditions in practice
Professional practice
- Hygiene, laundry, oils and room set-up
- Insurance, ethics and professional membership
- Treatment pricing and repeat-booking structure
Entry requirements
- No prior qualification required, beginners welcome
- Aged 18 or over
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Reasonable physical fitness for practical massage work
How you study
- In-person practical days in Donegal or Mullingar
- Small hands-on groups, practising on real bodies from day one
- Home study for anatomy and physiology with tutor support
- Case studies completed with real clients between class days
Where it takes you
- Self-employed massage therapist in your own treatment room
- Mobile or workplace/corporate massage
- Spa, hotel and salon employment in Ireland and abroad
- A base qualification to add aromatherapy, reflexology or energy work to
Why iTEC matters
Choose iTEC now, and your qualification still stands in 2027.
Accreditation is not a footnote on a certificate. It decides whether you can insure yourself, whether clinics will hire you and whether your training is recognised in the years ahead.
iTEC, VTCT skills & FHT accredited
Every diploma we teach is internationally and nationally accredited, recognised by insurers, employers and professional bodies.
The only accreditation on the national framework by 2027
iTEC is set to be the only holistic therapy accreditation sitting on the national framework by 2027.
Future-proof your qualification
Choosing iTEC now means your qualification still counts in 2027 and beyond. Train with anything else and you risk holding a certificate that isn't recognised.
After you qualify
Graduates can move straight into the Business Support Programme, a branded booking system, CRM and a marketing team helping you fill your diary.
About the Business Support ProgrammeQuestions about this course
Do I need any experience to start?
No. This diploma is designed to take complete beginners to practitioner level.
Is the qualification recognised outside Ireland?
Yes. iTEC diplomas are internationally and nationally accredited and recognised in many countries.
Internationally accredited by iTEC, VTCT Skills & FHT
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