How many times have you decided that you are going to change something when the new year comes round?  And how often have you actually stuck to these changes for the whole year?

Did you know a study was carried out in America about people and New Years Resolutions and they found that only 46% of all people surveyed had actually stuck to their resolution.

So what are the top 10 New Years Resolutions people make year after year….

1. Exercise or move more
2. Lose weight
3. Get organised
4. Learn a new skill or hobby
5. Live life to the fullest
6. Save more or spend less money
7. Quite smoking
8. Spend more time with family and friends
9. Travel more
10. Read more

How many can you tick and say yes they have been on my New Years Resolution List and stuck to them or how many have you forgotten about or not found the time to get round to implementing these?  I will admit I used to set myself resolutions each year but can guarantee about mid January I was not sticking to them.

So what does 2022 have in store for you?  I know we all want to be able to Spend more time with family & friends (ok well some of them) as well as travel more than we have been able to in the past couple of years, so fingers crossed we will be able to tick these 2 items from the top 10 list of resolutions.  But what about something else to get those brain cells working to full capacity?  Ever thought about wanting to change your career or learn a new skill or hobby (number 4 on the list).  Well you don’t need to look any further than here at Essential Thyme Training. We offer a range of fully accredited massage training courses that you can then go and start up your own business (or work for someone else), if thats not your thing what about one of the Workshops that take place where you will learn a new skill.

Take a look at what Essential Thyme has to offer:

Massage Training courses are fully accredited by ABT awarding body, this means that you are able to obtain insurance (subject to you passing the course) and practice the massage  and get paid for doing it as well. 

All the training and workshops are held within Essential Thyme’s Therapy Clinic at 1 Osborne Road and usually held over a weekend, however during the week can also be accommodated if requested.  There is a maximum of 4 students per course, keep the student numbers low, mean you get individual attention from the Tutor during your practical training, you will practice the massage routines on your fellow students.  However if the training dates are not suitable for you, we can also offer solo training, where you would be required to provide a model to practice on.

The courses currently on offer are:

Swedish Massage

This course comprises of theory learning which it carried out at home, then 2 days of hands on practical training to learn the massage routine and re-cap your theory side to the course.  Included in the theory element there is also a module on the Anatomy and Psychology which must also be completed as part of the course unless you already hold a qualification to the same level or above.  You will learn how to deliver a fully body massage, as well as how to tailor it to your clients pain points, learn about different medical conditions why some are classed as contra-indicated which means you can’t massage them as it could cause harm to your client, what kind of massage mediums to use – oil, lotion, wax etc.

Group courses (max 4) for practical will take place over 2 days for the hands on element

Solo Courses (max 1) for practical will take place over 1 day for the hands on element

 Assessment: you will be continually assessed during your practical days, a theory quiz will be sent out prior to your hands on training and some case studies need to be completed after your practical training days.  When all this has been completed and you have reached all the criteria for a Swedish Massage Therapist, a certificate will be issued to you.

Price for either group or solo training is £345 per person.

Thai Hand & Foot Massage

As per Swedish Massage this course also comprises of theory learning at home, then there is 1 day of practical training.  You will learn the art of Thai Massage for the Feet (lower leg also included) and Hands, how to use a Thai massage stick, pressure points, and stretching.  You will be taught the full Foot and Hand routine but these can be split into 2 different therapy sessions.

Group and Solo Training will take place over 1 day for the hands on training

Assessment: you will be continually assessed during your practical day, a theory quiz will be sent out prior to your hands on training and some case studies need to be completed after your practical training day.  When all this has been completed and you have reached all the criteria for a Thai Foot/Hand Massage Therapist, a certificate will be issued to you.

Price for either group or solo training is £199 per person

Indian Head Massage

Again as per the Swedish and Thai massage this course also comprises of theory learning at home, then there is 1 day of practical training.  You will learn how to carry out a seated Indian Head Massage as well as having your client lying down.  Also you will be shown the massage routine with oils and without the use of oils, as not everyone wants oil in their hair, also a great way to offer taster sessions in work places or at events to entice new clients.

Group and Solo Training will take place over 1 day for the hands on training

Assessment: you will be continually assessed during your practical day, a theory quiz will be sent out prior to your hands on training and some case studies need to be completed after your practical training day.  When all this has been completed and you have reached all the criteria for an Indian Head Massage Therapist, a certificate will be issued to you.

Price for either group or solo training is £199 per person

Also coming soon are accredited training courses in:

• Pregnancy Massage
• Cupping Massage
• Essential Oils
• Advanced Massage Techniques

Another training course which Essential Thyme run on behalf of the Penny Price Academy is their Clinical Aromatherapy Diploma. This Diploma is accredited by the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) and the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).  The course is divided in to 4 modules with each module consist of 5 days of theory and practical training.  After each module the students will have homework/assessments as well as case studies to carry out before moving onto the next module.  The modules are usually spaced out 12 weeks apart which gives you time to complete the homework and practice your case studies with the essential & carrier oils you have studied from that module.  You will learn over 50 different essential oils and over 20 carrier oils during the 4 modules.  You will also learn about the essential oil chemistry how they are made up and what happens when you blend more than one oil with another, How to use the oils safely so not to harm your clients as they are toxic and used the wrong way can cause harm and you will learn how to blend correctly and a lot more.

Price for each module is £600 per person per module, there is also a practical and written exam at the end of the course with an additional fee.  Please note you will also have to purchase the essential oils you are studying so you can use them in your case studies and learn more about them, these can be sourced from Essential Thyme at an additional cost.

If you don’t want to have a change of career or have the accreditation of the course, then why not have a look at some of the workshops that Essential Thyme are running. 

Introduction of Massage workshop

This half day workshop will introduce you to the basic principals of massage, give you an understanding of the different massage techniques, how to deliver a massage safely and give you an understanding of when you can and can’t offer a massage due to medical conditions.

Group courses max 4 students or can be offer solo if required (a model would be required)

Please note that once you have completed this workshop, you can practice on friends and family, but this workshop does NOT allow you to start up as a massage therapist, you would need to take one of the accredited training courses in order to gain insurance to practice

Price for either group or solo workshop is £60 per person

Introduction to Indian Head Massage Workshop

This half day workshop will introduce you to the basic principals of Indian Head massage, give you an understanding of the different massage techniques, how to deliver a massage safely and give you an understanding of when you can and can’t offer a massage due to medical conditions.

Group max 4 students or can be offer solo if required (a model would be required)

Please note that once you have completed this workshop, you can practice on friends and family, but this workshop does NOT allow you to start up as a massage therapist, you would need to take one of the accredited training courses in order to gain insurance to practice

Price for either group or solo workshop is £60 per person

Introduction to Foot Massage – Thai Style Workshop

This half day workshop will introduce you to the basic principals of Foot Massage Tai Style, give you an understanding of the different massage techniques, demonstrate the use a Thai massage stick, how to deliver a massage safely and give you an understanding of when you can and can’t offer a massage due to medical conditions.

Group max 4 students or can be offer solo if required (a model would be required)

Please note that once you have completed this workshop, you can practice on friends and family, but this workshop does NOT allow you to start up as a massage therapist, you would need to take one of the accredited training courses in order to gain insurance to practice

Price for either group or solo workshop is £60 per person.

Introduction to telling stories through the Power of Touch Workshop

This half day workshop will show you how the power of touch can help connect both adults and children, improve communication, focus, pass on family stories all through the power of touch.  The workshop will guide you through the process which is carried out over clothes and each move created along with telling a story.  Has been used in schools to help improve children’s concentration and focus, also great for people with Dementia to help them focus on the here and now.

Group max 4 students or can be offer solo if required (a model would be required)

Please note that once you have completed this workshop, you can practice on friends and family, but this workshop does NOT allow you to start up as a massage therapist, you would need to take one of the accredited training courses in order to gain insurance to practice

Price for either group or solo workshop is £60 per person

Introduction to Essential Oils

This half day workshop will guide you into the world of Essential oils, what they are, what parts of the plants they can be found in, how to use the oils safely and each oil has its own therapeutic properties which can help with a range of conditions from aching muscles to stress or anxiety and many more.  This workshop will help you to identify which essential oils are the best for different conditions, how to blend them with carrier oils or lotion.  You will also create your own blend on the day to take home and use on yourself.

Group max 4 students or can be offer solo if required (a model would be required)

Please note that once you have completed this workshop, you can practice on friends and family, but this workshop does NOT allow you to start up as a massage therapist, you would need to take one of the accredited training courses in order to gain insurance to practice

Price for either group or solo workshop is £75 per person

Introduction to Candle / Wax Melt Making

Ever wanted to learn how to make container candles or wax melts?  Then this is the workshop for you.  Essential Thyme will take you through the process of what wax, wicks, containers best to use, then choosing a fragrance or colour.  You will then make your own creations to take home on the day.

Group max 6 students, Time approx 2 hours

Price for this workshop is £35 per person

Introduction to Soap Making

Come and learn the art of cold process soap making and take home your own creations.  Essential Thyme will take you on the journey of how to create your own cold process soap bars, using a range of basis ingredients and then you can add your fragrance and other botanical ingredients to make it your own.  The soap you make on the day can be taken away with you, you will need to leave it over night to start to set, then the following day remove from the container and cut up into bars, it must then be left to cure for 4-6 weeks before its ready to be used.

Group max 4 students, Time approx 4 hours

Price for this workshop is £55 per person