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For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. The disabled, registered unemployed and OAPs, may be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees in certain viable courses if evidence to support...

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For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. The disabled, registered unemployed and OAPs, may be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees in certain viable courses if evidence to support that claim is presented at time of enrolment. This documentation must show your current status, home address & PPS number. A social welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate current status. Refunds will not be made on evidence produced post-enrolment. Please note that a maximum of four places will be offered at the reduced rate per viable course. Concessions are not available on all courses.

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Viable Course: For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you wi...

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Viable Course: For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically. All other courses must remain viable and be self-financing: therefore NO REFUNDS, under any circumstances, are available once a course has commenced. A participant will not be permitted to commence a course/module unless the course/module has been paid for in full by the learner prior to commencement.

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Expand+Learn how to give simple but effective Acupressure massage to friends and family, and how to locate and use acupressure points. You can also use it as a self-treatment for variety of symptoms or pain.

This beginner's course in Acupressure is ideal...

Hide-Learn how to give simple but effective Acupressure massage to friends and family, and how to locate and use acupressure points. You can also use it as a self-treatment for variety of symptoms or pain.

This beginner's course in Acupressure is ideal if you are already practicing body massage, or other bodywork therapies, and wish to extend your skills to encompass a better understanding of trigger points throughout the body and how Acupressure treatments can help to alleviate common ailments or injury. You will learn all of the Meridians in the body and how to locate the trigger points that rest along them together with the various Acupressure point techniques required to deliver an effective treatment for your client.

This gives the potential to expand your client base as you will be able to offer more than just a relaxing massage. You will treat your clients with muscular pain and tenderness and lack of flexibility with more confidence.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self- abilities. When points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing.

Benefits of Acupressure Massage:

· Reduces stress and anxiety

· Nervous tension

· Improves energy level

· General aches and pain

· Headaches

· Cold and flu

· Allergies

· Asthma

· Menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms

Expand+This course covers:
• Body Energy Meridians and Acupressure points
• What is body balance
• The massage routine and technique
• Acupressure full body massage, including feet, scalp and face
• Contra-Indications
• First Aid Points body map
• Ma...

Hide-This course covers:
• Body Energy Meridians and Acupressure points
• What is body balance
• The massage routine and technique
• Acupressure full body massage, including feet, scalp and face
• Contra-Indications
• First Aid Points body map
• Marina Zenkevica is experienced Teacher and Practitioner in Beauty, Massage and Reflexology, Aroma and Cupping therapy, Moxibustition, Acupressure massage, Dry needling and Auricular acupuncture. Marina began her career in Latvia. She owned her salon in Riga, published articles in Latvian magazine 'Cosmetic Professional’, was involved in various beauty exhibitions in Russia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine. She is Massage and Reflexology Tutor in Galway Technical Institute. Marina teaches workshops and evening classes at beginners and post-graduate levels as well.
• Certificate of Attendance available on request to gtiadulted@gretb.ie