Level 1 Foundation
Build a practical foundation in spa, wellness and massage practice.
Build your next chapter.
A two-week foundation combining theory, trainer demonstration, supervised practice, feedback and assessment. Cohorts are limited to 15 trainees.
Who this is for
Beginners, career switchers and practitioners seeking a structured foundation.
Entry route
No previous massage qualification is required. Contact admissions for enrolment requirements.
Applicants normally need to be 18 or older, communicate sufficiently in English or Kiswahili, and participate safely in supervised practice. Discuss reasonable adjustments with admissions. Emergency contact information and agreement to programme requirements are part of enrolment.
What you’ll explore
- Anatomy, Swedish massage and client consultation
- Aromatherapy, body mechanics and deep-tissue foundations
- Passive and active stretching; sport massage and cupping foundations
- Hot-stone massage and prenatal massage foundations
- Lymphatic-style work, Thai foundations and ethics
- Head massage, reflexology and career guidance
Learning and assessment
Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Each day combines theory, demonstration, guided practice and a skills check.
Daily skills checks, written theory and safety, a final practical examination, and professional conduct and reflection. Certification is subject to attendance, conduct, assessment and administrative requirements. This is foundation wellness training, not training to diagnose, prescribe or practise medicine.
- Daily skills checks: 20%
- Written theory and safety: 25%
- Integrated practical examination: 45%
- Conduct, records and reflection: 10%
Safe practice and professional conduct are essential conditions of competence.
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