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Q1. Prices - Why do prices vary so much for training courses? Do we get the same training if we train with you?
A.Our prices are sometimes cheaper than many other course providers so that they are affordable for everyone; especially those who are starting out in this industry. We offer the same courses but work with much smaller classes, making sure you all get individual attention.
Q2. I have noticed that the size of your classes, are small. If only two people are booked in will it still go ahead?
A.Yes we still go ahead with the class if only 2 people are booked on. We specialise in small classes to ensure one-to-one tuition, which we feel is very important. Many other courses on offer will have between 25 - 35 students on them and as a consequence the teacher will take much longer to supervise the class, making the course itself longer and of course more expensive.
For our one day courses we usually take 6-8 students (for some courses only 4 in fact) at a time, ensuring individual attention at all times and of course you will learn the same techniques as you would learn on longer courses.
B. Many students tell us they learn more in one day with our tutors (due to their experience and clear teaching methods) than they have learnt elsewhere on a 2 or 3-day course in the past. We take small numbers per class, which also ensures individual attention.
Other courses will also include Anatomy and Physiology making the course a lot longer, but A & P is not always needed to gain insurance. We make sure the right amount of A & P will be in your manuals which are included in the price of your course and you will receive these on the day of your training.
We follow the guidelines of the therapy associations and insurance companies and only ask for A & P if it is required. For many of our one day courses, it is not a legal requirement to have A & P to attend; this allows our courses to be shorter and more affordable. However we do include essential A & P you will need to know in your course manuals.
Please note if you wish to join FHT or Embody their regulations are you must have a qualification in massage and A & P however those of you without this you can join another professional body called The CMA who do not require this.
Q3. “I have noticed some of your courses are just one day, can I learn all I need to in just one day?”
A. YES!
Our philosophy is to keep classes small in order to give more attention to each student, thus cutting down on class hours. You will learn the same technique offered by other companies; however we pride ourselves on one to one tuition in smaller classes.
Certificates are only given once students have demonstrated that they have absorbed the information presented during the day and after applying a satisfactory treatment which is observed by the tutor. To ensure that we act responsibly and carry out good practice, should the tutor feel that you would benefit from further training, certification may/will be held back and you will offered the opportunity/be asked to attend the next available course that has a space, which is offered free of charge. This is rare but we would not be acting responsibly as a professional training company if we sent out students, where the tutor felt they were unsafe in any way. Remember that 1 day to learn a therapy is only a short time and therefore the standard must be high enough to enable them to issue you with a Practitioner/Diploma certificate.
You will receive your diploma certificate on the day of training (It will display Diploma Practitioners Certificate; it does not state that it is a 1 day course) and once you have practiced and feel confident in practising the therapy you have learnt, you will be able to charge the general public as our courses are insurable. Many courses also have training DVD's available, these are an excellent visual reminder of the course you have learnt helping you to remember easily the routines and vital information.
With all Gateway courses you will receive a full comprehensive manual, which covers the course material and all aspects you have learnt on the day. This makes it easy for you to remember the routine without having to make notes during the day allowing you to have a practical day learning this wonderful new therapy technique.
Some other course providers will require you to come back on a second day to go over what you have learnt and to practice on each other, and you will of course spend a lot of extra money to do this. We’re confident that after you have practiced on family and friends until you gain your confidence you’ll be able to give the massage both safely and effectively, and we make sure you get enough practice on the day of training to remember the technique.
Our tutors are always available by email or phone if you need aftercare and help after you have trained with us to help with any questions you may have or concerns.
We have had many students over the years give us feedback and here is just one:
Hi there Sue
You were without doubt the most helpful of all the companies I contacted which is exactly the reason why I chose you. I would just like to thank you once again for all the help you gave me prior to my arriving in the UK and you went out of your way to accomodate my request for an Indian head massage diploma course
I attended the 1 day diploma course on the 8th Dec with tutor Marc Innes
i was extremely impressed from the start of the day to the finish!
He was professional, helpful and very attentive throughout the day.
The atmostphere was informal, friendly and fun
I cant wait to get on with the next diploma!
So a great big thank you once again
Happy xmas and a happy, healthy 2008
Kind Regards
Debbie Kelly
debbiekelly@hotmail.co.uk
Q4. How much is Therapist Insurance?
A. This varies but works out at about £130.00 a year depending which therapy you train in. Full details are given to you on the day of the course for new therapists or if you are a therapist already and have insurance you will be able to add your training to your existing insurance (we always advise you to check first before booking).
You do not need insurance to attend our courses but we advise you to act professionally and obtain suitable professional liability insurance before you practice with the general public. All this information can be found in your course manuals on the day of training under: More information on Therapist Insurance.
Q5. Can I offer these therapies to the general public and charge for them?
A. Yes you can. The only course that isn’t certified and insurable is Holistic Massage for Beginners; however, this course is perfect for those who would like to learn this massage to use on partners, friends or family, or for qualified therapists who are rusty and would like a refresher.
All other courses on offer are insurable, which means you can offer them to the public and charge for them.
Q6. When do I have to pay the balance of the course?
A. Once you have paid your deposit, the remaining course fee must be paid 14 days before the date of the course. You can pay the balance straight away to the tutor or up to 14 days before the course starts giving you plenty of time to save if needed. For last minute bookings you can pay the full course fee on the day. Some of our tutors also take credit/debit card payments over the telephone to save you having to send a cheque for the final balance. Your course tutor will advise you if this is the case when you receive your course booking acknowledgement by email after you have booked your place.
B. For the ITEC Courses the final fee is payable up to 4 weeks before the course starts and the school offers instalments payments for this to help you to budget.
Q7. Is your Natural Lift Facial Massage course the same as Indian Face Massage/the Natural Facelift/Facial Rejuvenation?
Why is it so expensive elsewhere and taught over a longer period of time?
A. Yes our Natural Lift Facial Massage has the popular movements from the Indian face massage - Natural Facelift technique, or Facial Rejuvenation. The treatment has different names, depending on who companies are targeting with regards to their clients.
We are the only course provider in the UK to offer this exclusive Facial Massage course which incorporates a unique blend of highly effective techniques from Indian Face Massage (also know as Facial Rejuvenation or the Natural Facelift) with complementary techniques from Japanese Facial Massage, and also Acupressure and Reflexology for the face, new therapies that are becoming increasingly popular with clients.
We offer this course in one day due to our very small classes of no more than 6 students. Again we pride ourselves in giving one to one attention. The same course can be found elsewhere running over 4-6 days due to the very large amounts of students that attend.
Other course providers may ask you to do case studies and /or an exam, which is not necessary for insurance purposes. This makes other course much longer and very expensive. We include all the A & P you will need in your course manuals as well as a reminder of the entire technique step by step for your reference.
Our tutors have studied with many of these larger companies; in addition they offer their own expert knowledge of other facial techniques, so we offer the same technique but for much more sensible prices, making the course affordable for all and include many facial movements that are in demand by the clients of today.
You are not required by the insurance companies to do case studies or exams, you do not need A & P to attend this course and it is registered and recognised by the CMA (Complementary Medical Association),a member of the UK’s Parliamentary Group, The Beauty Guild and also The FHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists) and EMBODY.
Q8. Is the Traditional Thai Foot Massage course you offer different to Reflexology, and is it just working on the feet?
A. Many people who have studied reflexology come to this course, as it is quite different. We work on the legs as well as the feet and this popular course is fully certified; you do not need Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) to complete the course. Although it includes elements of reflexology this is not a diagnostic massage. All the A & P you require will be included in your course manuals. This course uses Thai sticks, which is the traditional way to work on the feet in Thailand.
B. For those who do not wish to learn this technique we also offer a hand, arm and feet massage course without the use of sticks.
Q9. Will I learn all about the history and philosophy of the massage as well as how to do the technique itself?
A. Our one-day courses are very much intended as small, hands-on classes offering one-to-one tuition. As such they concentrate on teaching you how to give the massage in an effective, safe and professional way. To cover in-depth the history and philosophy of each massage would necessitate a 2-day course, double the price and involve accommodation costs for students travelling in from outside London.
To overcome this we provide you with full manuals giving you all information about the massage you’re learning; this saves you having to make notes on the day and gives you the in-depth information needed and much of this is also covered on the day. There is also a wealth of information available to students both from books and online, recommendations can be made of which books to purchase to further your knowledge.
The tutors will cover the information needed verbally before the practical part of the day, ensuring all your questions are answered.
Additionally we have produced our own DVD’s which cover our courses and these show the techniques step-by-step exactly as you have learnt them; it also covers the contraindications. These DVD’s are available exclusively to our students and cannot be bought without