Massage & Spa Therapy

Massage and Spa Therapy are widely popular due to their extended benefits. There are various types of massages and spa therapies including, Ayurveda and modern technologies. With, Massage and Spa Therapies, the mind and body of an individual are relaxed and rejuvenated and, vitality is improved. Many of the medical practitioners recommend Massage and Spa Therapies for age-old pains and injuries. However, Spa and Therapy are popular for the past many centuries due to its origins in Roman and medieval times.

One who wants to make a career in Spa and Massage Therapy can learn at various levels as available in colleges and universities of India. They get to learn about different types of Spa and massages from basic to the advanced level depending.

The spa therapy courses include Sauna, Hot-Spring Spa, Western Therapies (Swedish Massage, Aroma Massage, Lomi Lomi Massage, Body Polish and Wrap), Oriental therapies (Reflexology, Thai massage, Balinese Massage) and additional subjects like Spa Manicure & Pedicure, Spa Facial and Spa Cuisine. 

The massage therapy courses include Anatomy -Study of Nervous System, Muscular & Skeletal Systems, different types of massages - Swedish Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, Bamboo Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Hot Stone Therapy & Massage to stimulate the Energy Chakras & Kundalini Shakti., Heat & Steam Therapies, Body Wraps, and Machine Treatments. 

One gets lucrative career options in the field of entertainment, sports etc.

Massage and Spa Therapy Course Eligibility 

To study Massage and Spa Therapy, candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria as laid down by the admitting institutes: 

• Candidates should have passed at least Class 10th from a recognized board of education
• However, educational qualification is not a limit for a candidate who is passionate for learning Massage and Spa Therapies

Skills required for Massage and Spa Therapy 

Massage and Spa Therapy is considered to be an art, therefore, candidates need to have the following skills essentially: 

Massage and Spa Therapy Skillset
Compassion	Interpersonal and marketing skills
Thinking creatively	Flexibility
Social Perceptiveness	Ability to communicate properly
Active Listening	Ability to Monitor
Coordination	Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management	Learning Strategies
Ability to Persuade others	Service Orientation

Colleges offering Massage and Spa Therapy Courses

Here is a list of colleges offering Massage and Spa Therapy Courses at various levels: 

Colleges	Courses offered
ISAS International Beauty School, Pune	Diploma in Beauty and Spa Management Diploma in Spa Therapy Post Graduate Diploma in Spa Therapies and Management Certificate in Foot Massage and Reflexology Certificate in Ayurvedic Therapies Certificate in Western Therapies Certificate in Salon/Spa Management Certificate in Asian Therapies
CMJ University	Diploma in Varma and Massage Science Certificate in Ayurveda Massage and Treatment Diploma in Ayurveda Massage and Panchakarma Therapy Diploma in Panchakarma and Massage Therapy Diploma in Masseur Diploma in Masseur and Panchakarma Certificate in Spa Massage by Ayurveda
Orane International School of Beauty and Wellness	Diploma in Spa Therapy Diploma in Massage Diploma in Beauty Therapy Certificate in Western Spa Therapies Certificate in Indian Head Massage Certificate in Aromatherapy Certificate in Body Therapy Treatment Diploma in Body Therapy Certificate in Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certificate in Oriental Spa therapies Certificate in Sports Massage Certificate in Basic Spa Certificate in Laser and Light Therapy Treatments Certificate in Thermal Auricular Therapy Certificate in Stone Therapy
School of Wellness	Post Graduate Diploma in Spa Management B Level Program in Spa Therapy
Ananda Spa Institute	ASI Spa Diploma

FAQs related to Massage and Spa Therapy Courses

Q. What are some good Massage and Spa Therapy Courses?

A. There are various Spa and Massgae Therapy courses available such as Beauty Therapy, Western Spa Therapies, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Body Therapy Treatment, Body Therapy, Ayurvedic Therapies, Laser and Light Therapy Treatments, Thermal Auricular Therapy, Stone Therapy and more. 

Q. What are the different types of Massages that can be learnt through the course?

A. Through the Massage and Spa Therapy course, one can learn Swedish Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, Bamboo Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Hot Stone Therapy as well as, massages to stimulate the Energy Chakras & Kundalini Shakti., Heat & Steam Therapies, Body Wraps, and Machine Treatments. 

Q. What is included in Spa Therapy Courses?

A. Through Spa therapy, one can learn about basics such as Sauna, Spa Manicure & Pedicure, Spa Facial and Spa Cuisine as well as, advanced therapies like Hot-Spring Spa, Western Therapies and Oriental therapies. 

Q. What is the minimum eligibility for Massage and Spa Therapy Courses?

A. To pursue a certificate course at the Undergraduate level, one should have completed at least class 10. For post-graduate diploma and certificates, one must have completed a graduate degree. 

Q. Is Massage included in Spa Therapy Courses?

A. Yes, basic learning of Massage is included in Spa Therapy Courses as well. Since both Massage and Spa Therapy are parallel skills for making a good career, therefore, course-curriculum of both the course are developed accordingly. 

Q. Do I need to pursue a degree in Massage and Spa Therapy to become successful in this field? 

A. Massage and Spa Therapy Courses are mostly offered as certificate and diploma course pre and post-degree qualification. And, it is not mandatory to have a degree in Massage and Spa Therapy to become successful. If you plan to start your own Massage and Spa Therapy Salon then yes, to become successful a degree in Business Management or similar can be helpful to understand different functions of running a business. However, this too is not a mandatory requirement one can first master the Massage and Spa Therapy skills, get some good experience in the industry and maybe enhance some more skills such as Yoga and meditation. Only determination, experience and good skills can make a successful career in Massage and Spa Therapy field. 

Q. Are Massage and Spa Therapy Courses offered online?

A. Yes, some of the institutes as well as, e-learning mediums offer Massage and Spa Therapy Courses in online mode. 

Q. Is it worth to pursue Massage and Spa Therapy Courses through the online medium?

A. One can pursue Massage and Spa Therapy Courses and then practice themselves to learn in a better way.  Massage and Spa Therapy Courses not only include practical learning but also theoretical study about chakras and various functions of a body. Therefore, one can consider theoretical learning for Massage and Spa Therapy Courses through online mode. 

Q. What are some skills mandatory for Massage and Spa Therapy Courses? 

A. To learn and practice Massage and Spa Therapy, one must have service orientation, interpersonal skills as well as, they should have good fitness and flexibility in their own body as Massage and Spa Therapy practising can exhaust those who have a stiff body or not so flexible body. 

Q. Do Massage and Spa Therapy Courses offer a good career scope?

A. Yes, one who pursues Massage and Spa Therapy Courses from a good institute get good career opportunities. With some years of experience and enhanced skills, one can explore more opportunities like starting their own Massage and Spa Therapy salon.  

Q. How to become a Message Therapist at a medical institute?

A. To become a Message Therapist at a hospital or medical institute one needs to learn Physiotherapy, which is applied to cure various bone fractures. 

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