Massaging People with Dementia

Massaging People who have Dementia is a ground-breaking 1day training course which will give you the tools to set up a positive, relationship with a client who has dementia.

The course is for people who are already qualified in massage or hands on therapies, but wish to advance their skills, and build on their current knowledge to give them the confidence to practice more proficiently in this field. It is also available to any carers or professionals who wish to use meaningful, nurturing touch as a means of compassionately communicating with their loved ones or clients. This is a great forum for exchange of experience & expertise for everyone who attends.

The course will dispel some of the myths around dementia as well as celebrate the positive aspects. Understanding your client or the person you care for equips you better to give them a
massage treatment so they will benefit for longer.

This is a very exciting opportunity to attend a unique, & in turn, fun & profound training day which combines the cutting edge techniques of being able to genuinely enable people with dementia feel more comfortable about touch. Through this course you will gain the skills to deliver a fantastic hands-on package to some wonderful people.

For further information, please click here to read an article published in the the FHT magazine by the tutor Nicolle Mitchell.

 

• Defining Dementia, dispelling some myths
• Benefits of massage
• Contra-indications
• Building relationships with clients - great guidelines for a more fruitful relationship
• Permission & Touch, Legislation
• Building relationships with carers
• Look after yourself! Positioning, posture & protection,
• Contracts
• Massage techniques that suit your clients’ mindset
• Holistic Approaches & Useful Research

ITEC Anatomy, Physiology & Holistic Massage or equivalent or desire to build a positive relationship with someone who lives with dementia through meaningful touch

• 7 hours of guided learning of which at least 3 hours are hands on massage
• Comprehensive Manual
• Carrier oils during practical sessions
• A certificate of attendance
• A friendly and relaxed learning environment