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Professional Holistic Therapy Qualification | Massage, Aromatherapy & Reflexology
Duration: 26 Weeks (9:30am – 2:30pm)
Study Locations: Gloucester & Derby Academies
The Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies is a comprehensive, nationally recognised qualification designed to train you as a professional complementary therapist. This in-depth course provides practical training in massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology, alongside essential business knowledge to help you run a successful therapy practice.
Ideal for beginners and career-changers, this qualification equips you with the skills, confidence, and professional standards required to work commercially in the growing holistic therapy industry.
This course offers a strong foundation in complementary therapies, combining hands-on practical training with essential theory. You will learn how holistic treatments support relaxation, wellbeing, and health, while developing the professional and business skills needed to build a sustainable career.
The Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies is suitable for:
Beginners with no prior experience
Individuals passionate about holistic health and wellbeing
Therapists looking to expand their treatment offerings
Anyone seeking a flexible, rewarding career in complementary therapies
There are no formal prerequisites, making this course accessible to anyone with a willingness to learn.
Over the 26-week programme, you will study:
Principles and practice of complementary therapies
Professional body massage techniques
Aromatherapy applications and essential oil use
Reflexology techniques and treatment routines
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to therapy
Business practice for complementary therapists
Training is delivered by experienced tutors in a supportive, professional learning environment.
Assessment is designed to ensure you are fully competent and ready for professional practice. It includes:
Practical assessments for each therapy discipline
Case studies, including additional body massage case studies for CNHC registration
Written assignments, including a business plan
Two written examinations in Anatomy and Physiology
Yes. On successful completion, you will be eligible to:
Join professional therapy associations
Obtain insurance as a complementary therapist
CNHC registration is also achievable with the completion of additional documented case studies.
This qualification prepares you to work as a professional complementary therapist in a wide range of settings, including:
Commercial beauty salons
Day spas and destination spas
Self-employed, mobile, or home-based therapy businesses
Hospices and care homes offering complementary therapies
Complementary therapies are natural, widely recognised, and increasingly in demand for wellbeing, relaxation, and health support. This course provides a nationally recognised qualification, extensive practical experience, and business knowledge—giving you everything you need to launch a successful and fulfilling therapy career.
No formal prerequisites are required. A passion for helping others and a commitment to learning are all you need to get started.
Start your journey into holistic health with the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies and build a rewarding professional career.
Professional Holistic Therapy Qualification | Massage, Aromatherapy & Reflexology
Duration: 26 Weeks (9:30am – 2:30pm)
Study Locations: Gloucester & Derby Academies
The Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies is a comprehensive, nationally recognised qualification designed to train you as a professional complementary therapist. This in-depth course provides practical training in massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology, alongside essential business knowledge to help you run a successful therapy practice.
Ideal for beginners and career-changers, this qualification equips you with the skills, confidence, and professional standards required to work commercially in the growing holistic therapy industry.
This course offers a strong foundation in complementary therapies, combining hands-on practical training with essential theory. You will learn how holistic treatments support relaxation, wellbeing, and health, while developing the professional and business skills needed to build a sustainable career.
The Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies is suitable for:
Beginners with no prior experience
Individuals passionate about holistic health and wellbeing
Therapists looking to expand their treatment offerings
Anyone seeking a flexible, rewarding career in complementary therapies
There are no formal prerequisites, making this course accessible to anyone with a willingness to learn.
Over the 26-week programme, you will study:
Principles and practice of complementary therapies
Professional body massage techniques
Aromatherapy applications and essential oil use
Reflexology techniques and treatment routines
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to therapy
Business practice for complementary therapists
Training is delivered by experienced tutors in a supportive, professional learning environment.
Assessment is designed to ensure you are fully competent and ready for professional practice. It includes:
Practical assessments for each therapy discipline
Case studies, including additional body massage case studies for CNHC registration
Written assignments, including a business plan
Two written examinations in Anatomy and Physiology
Yes. On successful completion, you will be eligible to:
Join professional therapy associations
Obtain insurance as a complementary therapist
CNHC registration is also achievable with the completion of additional documented case studies.
This qualification prepares you to work as a professional complementary therapist in a wide range of settings, including:
Commercial beauty salons
Day spas and destination spas
Self-employed, mobile, or home-based therapy businesses
Hospices and care homes offering complementary therapies
Complementary therapies are natural, widely recognised, and increasingly in demand for wellbeing, relaxation, and health support. This course provides a nationally recognised qualification, extensive practical experience, and business knowledge—giving you everything you need to launch a successful and fulfilling therapy career.
No formal prerequisites are required. A passion for helping others and a commitment to learning are all you need to get started.
Start your journey into holistic health with the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies and build a rewarding professional career.
