Therapists and tutors at NHC are working full time in complementary medicine and all have at least ten years of full time experience, are qualified in a minimum of three body-work therapies and are committed to ongoing development of their skills.

NHC offer practitioner diploma training courses in Therapeutic Massage and Reflexology. Also offer post-graduate practitioner diploma courses in remedial and sports massage and aromatherapy, as well as day and weekend seminars to advance and update therapist skills and we also hold classes in T’ai Chi and in Relaxation (Stress Control).

The Natural Healing Centre offer a range of treatments from reflexology through therapeutic massage and advanced sports and remedial bodywork, specialising in back, neck and joint problems and with a range of appointment times to suit busy lifestyles.

Professional Recognition
Natural Healing Centre are all full members of:
•    The Natural Healing Institute of Ireland.
•    The British Complementary Medicine Association.
•    The Irish Massage Therapy Association.
•    The National Register of Reflexologists.

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INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE & SPORTS THERAPY LTD

6-7 The Square, Annacotty, Co Limerick

061-201855 www.imst.ie

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Taping & Strapping Techniques Workshop

Detailed two day workshop that covers all aspects of sports taping and strapping techniques including theory of taping, contraindications and safety issues, tape types and equipment needed etc. Stretch and non-stretch tape methods will be used on different areas and joints of the body for injury treatment as well as prevention to include the following

- Foot taping to prevent/treat fallen arches

- Acute ankle sprain support

- Ankle instability taping

- Achilles tendon support

- Jumpers Knee support

- Vastus medialis re-education

- Knee collateral ligament support

- Figure of 8 support for the knee

- Sacro-iliac joint support

- Thoracic spine support

- Shoulder instability

- Tennis elbow

- Elbow hyperextension sprains

- Wrist strains

- Finger sprains

- Thumb strains

Course fees includes all tapes & bandages required, workshop certificate of attendance, manual of notes including pictures of step-by-step applications of taping techniques.

Pre-Requisites- No previous learning required

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After completing the NEFPC Pilates Course and becoming a Pilates Instructor you will be able to shape peoples bodies and help enhance their lives through this amazing form of exercise.

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The college offers courses in;

Acupuncture – Licentiate in TCM
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Medical Qigong (MQG)
Qigong for Health and Well-being
Undergraduate-level Acupuncture Training

To view more details about courses and contact information, use the following link; ICTCM – Findacourse.ie

Undertaking this 3 year course of study will enable you:

• To seek the cause of the disease
• To correct the cause of the disease
• To treat the patient as a whole
• To help the patient to get well and stay well

For more details or to enquire about this course, you can use the following link – Five Element Acupuncture on Findacourse.ie

Reflexology is a type of massage that relieves tension by applying pressure to parts of the feet, hands, or ears, and is based on the belief that there are reflex points in these areas that are connected to every part of the body. The Natural Healing Centre in Cork specialises in reflexology and has been training students for over 25 years. The Reflexology Course trains students to professional therapist level and is recognised by the BCMA, allowing graduates to practice in Ireland and the UK. The course is compromised of a theory module, in which students study both health sciences and client care, and a practical module, in which various reflexology techniques are put into practice. The course takes place over 14 months on a part-time evening course basis. Classes are twice a month, on a Monday and Wednesday evening of the same week from 7.00-10.00pm.

Homeopathy is a medical treatment that uses very small doses of natural substances, called remedies, to stimulate a person’s immune system. The British Institute of Homeopathy is located in Cork and Galway and offers a wide range of introductory and specialised courses in homeopathy including courses tailored for pharmacists, dental practitioners, and midwives. The Introductory Course concentrates on the fundamentals of homeopathy. The course is taught by distance education and takes place over 4-6 weeks. The syllabus includes the origins and philosophy of homeopathy, basic principles, sources and preparation of remedies, and homeopathic first aid and treatment of common ailments. For students with email access, there is an on-line study group to assist them. At the end of the class, a Certificate of Completion is awarded. Beyond the introduction, The General Diploma Course in Homeopathy is a more in-depth study and is also offered by distance education. The duration of the course is approximately two years and each student is assigned a personal tutor. Upon completion, the Diploma of the British Institute of Homeopathy is awarded.

For students who are interested in a career in homeopathy The Advanced Practitioner Diploma is a four-year professional course, the first 2 years of which are provided through distance education, while the last two years focus on clinical training. The British Institute also offers many specialised courses for medical professionals and homeopathic practitioners, for example the Diploma Course in Homeopathic Pharmacy that is 6-9 months in durations.

Acupuncture is used to treat pain and disease, and involves strategically inserting fine needles into points on the body’s surface. It is based on Chinese traditional medicine and stimulates the production of natural painkillers. The Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ICTCM) in Dublin offers the professional Acupuncture Practitioner course over 3 years part time on weekends in Dublin starting in October 2011. The syllabus includes the history and philosophy of Chinese Medicine, specific theories of Chinese Medicine, principles and methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and clinical techniques and procedures. Graduates are automatically eligible for membership of the professional body that sets standards for Acupuncture training in Ireland.

Qigong, another type of Chinese Traditional Medicine, is the forerunner of Tai Chi. It is a meditative practice that uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body. Qi means energy and Gong means to gather with skill, thus Qigong is to gather energy with practiced skill. The ICTCM offers short weekend courses in Qigong two or three times a year for adult members of the public. Introductory workshops take place on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 4.00 each day. Each day can be taken separately as well, both the Introductory Workshop (Saturday) and the Follow-up (Sunday) one day workshops are available. Advance booking is required, and attendance on this course is a requirement for anyone wishing to take part in the ICTCM’s more advanced, on-going Qigong and Medical Qigong programmes.

This is just a sample of training courses on offer; each school offers many more courses for both the novice and the expert. In addition, the Health and Fitness courses category on Findacourse.ie contains details of the many nutrition and massage training courses on offer around Ireland.

After getting together with eight of Ireland’s top Fitness educators and innovators, Image Fitness have launched a curriculum of industry-leading EHFA Accredited courses.

”We are committed to raising the standards and improving the profile of Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers in Ireland”.

Image Fitness Training provide tools and strategies to get you on the fast track to success as a Fitness instructor and Personal Trainer. The team of tutors are highly successful trainers in there chosen field and are there to give more than just content from a manual.You will learn tried and tested advanced training techniques used by Ireland’s strongest Personal Trainers and Group instructors.

For more details see Image Fitness Training profile on Findacourse.ie

What is a Personal Trainer
A personal trainer is a professional who has the essential knowledge, skill, and fitness certification to guide individuals in exercising and developing the core components of fitness health. A trainer will not steer their clients in the right direction to get in shape, but fitness trainers focus on building muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. To become a professional trainer, you must obtain a fitness certification and it is highly recommended to obtain training through a medical training course.

Courses for Personal Trainers
A personal trainer course ensures that an individual has the necessary knowledge and skill for fitness certification and they are prepared to successful give accurate health information to their clients. 
Course such as:
• Nutrition
• Injury Prevention
• Fitness Assessment
• Anatomy
• Basic Aerobics
• Cardiovascular Training
A personal trainer course that provides fitness certification will include these fundamental courses. In addition, a medical training school will provide courses that help students gain more insightful knowledge on health and how the body functions. Learning this information is vital to helping clients to learn how to care for their bodies and become more healthy.
A fitness trainer course from a specialist training school will not only teach provide fitness certification, but will train personal trainers to become health experts in their field.

To see Personal Trainer Courses View Fitness Training courses on Findacourse.ie

The course is run by Motions Health & Fitness Training at two locations in Dublin, the City Centre and Palmerstown. Motions has been teaching this course for over 20 years. The tutors are experienced fitness instructors who have worked in every aspect of the fitness industry. This adds to the practical nature of the course and gives students an insight into careers in fitness.

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Thankfully, teams and sports clubs are now recognising the need for fully trained and qualified sports therapists, who have the ability and skill to treat the injured area in a confident, safe and effective manner. The comprehensive syllabus covered on the sports injury course allows graduates to perform this and also gives them a good understanding of correct training methods, injury prevention and sports nutrition, allowing them to offer all-round advice to their athletes.

To view more details on training provided by IMST use the following link: Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy, Limerick