Cancer Massage Therapy - Oncology Practitioner Accredited Diploma Course
Professional one day Practitioner training course in Cancer Massage Therapy - Oncology Course, offering a fully certified qualification for anyone wanting to become a qualified Oncology Massage Practitioner.
We offer this at a reduced price because the theory is taken online instead of at a venue for two days, you will get amazing tutor support for your online part of this course, and this allows us to keep the cost down, making this course extremely affordable for all.
This course is in demand, we are adding extra dates for all venues so please secure your place quickly when you see a date you can attend as it is a very popular course and often books up.
Oncology Massage is a form of non-invasive, compassionate touch, which uses a light pressure, with slow and steady movements to help the body relax. It is very much a holistic based therapy, based on compassion, care and specialised massage treatments to help people manage both their physical and emotional reactions to cancer.
Much of the evidence around oncology massage indicates that it helps improve the client’s quality of life, with some of the benefits being improved relaxation, sleep, and immune function as well as relieving anxiety, pain, fatigue, and nausea.
Oncology Massage Therapists are trained to help understand that clients have their own personal experience with cancer. By the end of this course, you’ll have some great techniques to be able to offer an individualised massage treatment, to comfort, nurture and support clients in their own healing journey.
Open to qualified Therapists with a Level 3 in Massage and Anatomy and Physiology.
Is this massage safe to use on clients/patients with cancer?
The Oncology massage course teaches therapists how to safely massage clients having suffered with, or suffering with Cancer. The teachings cover site restrictions, pressure guidelines and much more, to provide you with the confidence to understand what you should and shouldn’t do in many different situations.
The course provides an in depth theory and practical understanding and is fully accredited recognised & insurable on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
The Full Course Content, Price and Full Information Can be Found Further Down This Page
This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Thinktree, CTHA, FHT, The Federation of Holistic Therapists, World Metaphysical Association, The Accreditation Council of Holistic Healers (ACHH).
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
This is a professionally recognised one day course, allowing you to gain insurance and offer it to your clients and charge and work in spas, hotels, salons or mobile.
Course Times
10.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays
or 10.30am – 5.00pm if you choose to attend on a weekend date.
For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 min lunch break and a short afternoon break.
Quality Training at Affordable Prices
Open to Qualified Therapists with a Level 3 in Massage and Anatomy and Physiology
Your qualification needs to be verified before you can be accepted onto this course, we are happy to help with this and check your qualifications if you are unsure if you have a level 3, please email us here: sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk
We will require a copy of your qualification before you attend (this is to be sent to your tutor). If you have an ITEC or VCTC level 3 massage qualification (or similar) then you can sign up for this course immediately.
However, if in doubt please read the extra information provided explaining what can be accepted and what we are not allowed to accept (due to insurance and professional accreditation body laws) which can be found above in the information tab marked/named 'Accreditation & Entry Requirements' which can be found at the top of this course page under the main large photo.
Here you will find all the information required. When you attend an advanced massage course, it is a requirement that a level 3 is needed as you would struggle without this knowledge and it is important to keep standards high and students safe both when learning with us and working with clients, so that they are able to get insurance cover and use this professionally.
Course Fee - £295.00
A deposit of £95.00 is payable when you book with us.
The remaining balance is paid to the course tutor and payment instalments are available, to help you budget. The tutor will be in contact with you as soon as you choose your date and book with us, they will send you full course information, payment options & directions to the venue and they will be available for any questions that you may have.
Course content and further information about this course can be found below - please scroll down this page.
Course Overview
How does the course work?
There are two stages to the course, online and a practical day.
The online part of the course will take around 20 hours of study, which includes reading through the course lessons, answering 30 multiple choice questions and carrying out 3 case studies (to be emailed to your practical course tutor for marking). You do not need to have completed the online study and questions before your practical day, but it is advisable that you have made a start. You will be given full support and guidance throughout this part of the course.
The practical day's training will run 10.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays or 10.30am – 5.00pm if you choose to attend on a weekend date.
For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 min lunch break and a short afternoon break.
You will be given full support and guidance throughout this part of your course. You will need to complete both parts of the course to be awarded your certificate.
The Online Part of the Course:
You will be provided with your own personal area on our professional, easy-to-use learning platform. Here you will find all the resources that you need, in one handy place.
This includes the following:
• Course Lessons
• Course content is available to view on our learning platform and if required, a hard copy of the manual can be requested at a small cost by contacting your course tutor
• Course Videos available to view on the platform as you learn
• Supplementary Reading List
• Messaging area
The online training covers:
• Welcome and objectives: including a warm welcome onto the course by your tutor Beth Cook. Learning objectives and outcomes covered.
• Anatomy, Physiology, and pathology of the Lymphatic System: including lymphatic vessels, function of the lymphatic system and diseases and disorders.
• Understanding Cancer: including metastasis of cancer cells, malignant and benign tumours, main types of cancer and research into cancer. The many ways cancer can affect your body, how cancer disrupts normal cell functioning, the effects of cancer on different body systems, mental and emotional impacts of cancer on clients, long-term health consequences due to cancer, how massage can affect a client with cancer, including personal experiences.
Practical ways to help ease stress, tension and anxiety. Here we look at different ways we could help our clients ease their worries, including Confronting your Thoughts Compassionately, Using Positive Affirmations, Meditation, Being Mindful and Breathing Techniques, as well as looking at Tips on Implementing Breathing Exercises Into A Daily Routine and Case Studies: How Breathing Techniques have Benefitted Oncology Clients.
• Oncology Massage: including an overview of oncology massage.
• Practical 1-Day Training Briefing: including what you will learn on the day and how to complete your course.
• Recommended Reading: further reading that is recommended.
• Setting up your Business: including a place to work, setting up a clinic, equipment needed, business plan, paying tax, insurance, keeping records, professional development plan.
• Marketing your Business: including identifying different client groups and ways to market your business.
• Gateway Code of Ethics and Practice: including best practices and guidelines required in order to train safely and happily with Gateway Workshops.
• Gateway Workshops Useful Information: including a message from Sue Bailey, a list of Gateway courses, important things to consider as a therapist, health and safety guidelines for therapists, discounts, and recommended products.
The online part of the course will be yours to start in your own time with your own tutor to guide you every step of the way.
The Practical Part of the Course:
You will be guided through the practical day by your tutor, in a small group, with lots of individual attention.
FREE online reference Cancer Therapy - Oncology massage video access when you complete this course with us - our gift to you
After you have completed this massage course with us, you are able to gain unlimited, FREE online access to the course video and will become an invaluable resource for future reference.
Course Accredited or Approved by the following bodies:
Course FAQs
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Course Times?
We have weekday and weekend options.
If you are attending our one day courses the times are as follows:
10.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays
or 10.30am – 5.00pm if you choose to attend on a weekend date.
For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 minute lunch break and a short afternoon break also.
Who Accredits this Cancer Oncology Massage Course?
This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Thinktree, CTHA, FHT, The Federation of Holistic Therapists, World Metaphysical Association and The Accreditation Council of Holistic Healers (ACHH).
You will receive an insurable professional certificate allowing you to use the therapy you learn with us and charge your clients or work in a salon, as it is a recognised qualification on Government & Councils Approved Accredited list.
For more information, see Accreditation & Entry Requirements information tab above.
How do I pay the balance for my course & do you offer instalment payments?
When you book a course with us, we take the deposit for the course (we do not take the full payment) then once you have booked, your details are sent directly to the tutor and they will contact you with regard to the balance.
We give you this option as many students do not wish to pay in full for their course straight away as they have limited funds, so often this can allow you if you book in advance to only pay the deposit and then pay the balance later, allowing you to budget.
Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget - The tutor will be in touch once you pay your deposit and book to easily arrange this with you.
You will have a choice to pay the balance straight away or it can be paid in instalments.
You will receive a confirmation email from the tutor once you have booked and within this email it will give you the information you require so you can pay the balance directly to your tutor.
If you are a company paying for a student to attend, please email us as we provide a Pro forma invoice if required, we are happy for the tutor to contact you directly to charge the full amount so you do not have to pay in two payments (please note this is only available for company bookings). We can arrange this for you on request.
It’s quick and easy to book with us; you can immediately look forward to your course and a great day learning a new therapy.
We have caring and helpful tutors who will be in touch with you quickly and they are contactable before your course starts, helping you with any questions you may have, making your decision to book with us the right one.
It is important to know you are in safe hands now, on your training day and when your course has finished. You will receive excellent aftercare and help and advice from your tutor when needed.
Why book with us?
We are an award-winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey - By The Guild of Beauty and Holistic Therapists.
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
Voted The Guild Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won 5 years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.
When you book with us you have peace of mind, we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by many recognised professional bodies. We pride ourselves on very high standard courses which are reflected in our high pass rates!
We are a trusted school, trading since 1998 and accredited by all the top professional bodies.
We have trained many professional therapists and make-up artists from large professional salons, hotels and spas at:
Gleneagles 5 star hotel and Spa Scotland
Champneys Health Resorts
Bobbi Brown UK & Ireland
Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Top Hotels and Spas
The Mandarin Oriental Spa at Knightsbridge
Dior, John Lewis Spa, The Sanctuary and many other leading companies.
We have trained many salon therapists, mobile therapists and corporate ladies and gentlemen.
We have also trained thousands of complete beginners, police officers, air hostesses - flight attendants, office workers, mums, retired men and women, members of the NHS, all looking for a rewarding career change or an extra income.
We offer value for money, professional training from passionate and skilled tutors and the chance to earn an extra income or maybe offer you training to allow a complete life change and a different career path.
Receive these Gifts when you Train with us
FREE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHEN YOU ATTEND:
Anatomy and Physiology e-manual
FREE Access to massage downloads to help you remember routine
Access to our FREE 'Hands Free' Massage Video Download too!
Discounts off therapist insurance and products
Do I need to bring a model with me? AND What do I need to bring?
No
You do not need to take a model with you as you will work with another student on the day of training.
If you do not wish to be worked on due to medical reasons, sometimes the tutor can provide one or you can bring someone with you if advised beforehand. The tutor will be happy to discuss this with you.
AT OUR COURSES YOU WILL BE WORKING ON EACH OTHER, SO NO MODELS ARE REQUIRED UNLESS YOU PREFER TO BRING ONE AS YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE WORKED ON. JUST LET US KNOW WHEN YOU BOOK AND WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP WITH THIS.
What should I bring with me
All products that you use on the day whilst learning will be provided on the day of your training for massage, beauty and spiritual courses and are included in the price of your course.
Students should bring pen/pencil, paper and own lunch. Loose/comfortable clothing should be worn. You do not need to take anything with you to a class - all massage & beauty couches, chairs, towels and equipment are all provided.
If you are booking a massage course - because massage will be undertaken, normal standards of cleanliness will be expected including short fingernails.
The class runs with 2 or more people booked on and you can book 24 hours before the start date if you wish.
The tutors will be able to advise you on the best and most affordable equipment and/or kits to buy when you train with them so you can use these with your clients, or if you wish to buy them before you train you can!
There are no written exams for our one day courses, only a practical assessment by the tutor as you work during the day. The guidance you receive from your tutor will allow you to easily grasp your new skill.
You do not need to wear a therapist tunic or whites unless you wish to, comfortable clothing is fine.
We do have a product page on our website which offers discounts on many products that the tutors use, which you can check out any time.
Certificate Information - Is your certification brand specific? And - Do you offer discounts on products needed after the course?
Our certification is not brand specific.
You will get a practitioner's certificate and it does NOT say one day course anywhere on it.
It is a professional practitioner’s certificate and the accreditation body logos are also on your certificate, showing who has approved it for insurance purposes.
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
If you are choosing a massage or beauty course, our courses are popular because the certification we give you allows a student to work with whichever particular brand they choose to purchase later and use with their clients.
Importantly, we teach effective and safe methods with products that our tutors love to use, but do not insist on the students who attend having to continue with any one given brand afterwards to gain insurance and use what they have learned with us professionally.
This then allows students to make their own choice of brand and also means that they are not tied by any particular brand when it comes to their insurance, so should they ever have a problem and if a claim is made and they have changed brand, they would still be covered, (please check this with your insurance provider) giving you a lot more flexibility.
This also means you are not tied into buying brands from us, which is very restrictive and only makes the school you are buying them from money but does not benefit you. This means the certificate you gain with us gives you the freedom to use whichever brand you wish, the tutors can guide you towards good products but ultimately it is your choice!
In some cases your insurance may be invalid if you train with a branded product detailed on your training certificate and you then change to another brand. However, providing non brand specific training allows us to offer our courses at a lower cost, allowing you to spend what is right for you on the necessary products rather than buying unnecessary and costly equipment.
The tutor will be happy to discuss products, prices and how much you can charge for the therapy on your training day. The tutor will also cover the insurance information for you, we receive a discount with a large insurance company covering our training for those of you new to this field or wanting to change to a new and more affordable cover.
Yes we do offer discounts for products you can use after your course - We have teamed up with some excellent companies to offer really good discounts to our students.
We give you all of this information in your course manuals you receive (included in the price of your course) on the day of your training
I have noticed the course I want to book is full, can you squeeze another student on?
Sadly No
We are sorry we cannot do this, we have to stick to the advertised numbers due to specialising in small classes and not having room at the venues to take more people.
However what we suggest is to book onto the next date available that you can make and when filling out your details, there is a note box section within the booking form.
You can request here that you can be moved to the earlier date if there are any cancellations so you can be prioritised and contacted if we have anyone drop out.
All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.
If the venue you selected says there are no dates available, please choose a different venue you can travel to or alternative date option - or you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations and we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.
WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR COURSE DATES, VENUE OPTIONS AND PRICE FOR THIS COURSE?
For Dates & Venues on offer and also the Course Price - please use the PURPLE LINK BUTTONS which are located on this page to be able to view all dates available.
It will give you a list of venues where we offer this course and also the dates and price.
It is quick and easy to book with us and we only take a small deposit to book you on.
Do I have to take an exam on the day? AND - What are CPD Points?
No you do not have to take a written exam on the day, only a practical assessment.
No case studies are required - no written exams, certificate given on the day on completion of a successful practical assessment with your tutor.
All our courses have been awarded CPD points (Continuing Professional Development). There are a certain amount of points required by the various bodies (IFPA, FHT etc) to ensure that members are up to date with various therapies. For example Aromatherapists are required every 3 years to keep their training in massage up to date and will look for CPD courses to be able to do this.
Do you offer Payment Instalments?
Yes - Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget - The tutor will be in touch once you pay your deposit and book to easily arrange this with you.
CAN I DO THIS COURSE ALL ONLINE INSTEAD?
If it is a massage or beauty course the answer is -
No
Avoid being caught out - continue learning your massage and beauty at a venue with a tutor to get the best tuition - be safe and ensure you can use what you learn professionally and still get insurance cover.
We do offer some of our others courses online as well as at our venues - for example some of our spiritual courses are available online but no massage or beauty courses.
It will be mentioned on each course page, if there is an online version available.
Why we do NOT offer the hands on practical massage or beauty courses online
1. This is because we feel that it is not safe to offer massage or beauty courses online as you require a tutor to be with you in a room to guide you as these are hands-on therapies
2. Also the councils are looking to regulate our industry and the insurance companies are looking to make stricter laws with their policies and cover - which we welcome
3. It will be a lot harder to get many courses verified and covered for insurance soon due to new Government and council laws coming very soon
4. You need a professional assessment on the day of your course in person to make sure you have learned a hands-on therapy safely, this cannot be done online or by zoom and likely not be accepted in the near future
5. We want to make sure any massage or beauty qualification you gain can be used professionally and this needs to be with a tutor at a venue for insurance companies to be able to continue to insure you moving forwards
6. Many large spas, hotels and salons will not take an online training certificate for massage or beauty and will ONLY accept a qualification gained with a tutor face-to-face at a venue for their insurance purposes
7. To be taken seriously in our industry you want to make sure you get the right training with an experienced tutor - you can never replace this with online training as practical courses should be learned safely with a tutor face-to-face who has the right experience and tutor insurance to teach you correctly
8.You learn a lot by receiving a treatment as well as learning how to give a treatment, you cannot experience how it feels or what it should feel like if you learn over zoom or by video - this is why you learn best being in a class with other students
We have two massage courses that have both practical hands on and also online learning:
PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CANCER ONCOLOGY MASSAGE COURSE AND OUR BABY INSTRUCTOR MASSAGE COURSE - THESE TWO COURSES ONLY HAVE ONLINE LEARNING AS WELL AS PRACTICAL HANDS ON LEARNING AS WELL
The practical part of these courses are held at one of our venues and the theory part of the course is learned online.
The online part of the course will be yours to start in your own time with your own tutor to guide you every step of the way.
The Practical hands on Part of the Course:
You will be guided through the practical day by your tutor, in a small group, with lots of individual attention.
I want to attend an advanced massage course - How do I know if my qualification will be accepted?
Please scroll up to the top of the course page and you will see some information tabs you can click on, for further information.
Only some of our massage courses require a previous qualification to attend (many do not) but we can help you with this.
Please scroll up to the top of the course page (under main large photo) and you will see some information tabs you can click on, for further information.
Please look for the 'Accreditation & Entry Requirements' information tab.
Click on this tab, to read what is accepted for an advanced massage course and how to contact us if you need us to check if your qualification is a level 3 that can be accepted or not - as we can help with this.
Thank you
Do you offer in-house training and can you come to us?
Yes
If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel etc and require in-house training, please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location with 4 or more students.
sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk
We have a long history of offering high quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you.
Our courses are fully recognised and accredited, making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.
We train Therapists and we also offer in-house training, we currently train all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff and have done for the past 3 years, Gleneagles 5 star Hotel and Spa Scotland, Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Top Hotels and Spas.
Do I need therapist insurance to attend a class AND How much is insurance if I need it later and who do you recommend
You do NOT need insurance to take our courses, but we advise you to act professionally and obtain suitable professional liability insurance (if you intend to use what you have learned on our practitioner courses and use them with the general public.)
Prices for insurance vary but work out at about £60 - £80 a year depending which therapy you train in.
Full details are given to you on the day of your course, however if you are a therapist already and have insurance you will be able to add your training to your existing insurance (we always advise you to check first before booking) or if they do not offer it for what you have learned we can suggest alternatives, so you are covered.
All this information can be found in your course information or you can contact your tutor at any time for further information or help and aftercare when needed.
Gateway highly recommends Westminster for therapist insurance. They are affordable, reliable and many of our students use them on a yearly basis. You will be given full information for Westminster insurance on the day of your training and you can also find their information in the product/shop section of our website.
CAN I EASILY LEARN EVERYTHING IN ONE DAY FOR YOUR ONE DAY DIPLOMA COURSES?
Yes
Many other companies offer similar courses but have much larger classes therefore it has to be taught over a longer period of time. You may be asked to come back a second day to go over what you have learnt as the tutor does not have time to get around the class due to the large numbers.
Some other schools offer their courses over 2 days, sometimes it is a good way to get you to pay more but very often you will learn the same routines, so what is the difference? They will often have much larger classes so they will have to spread their training over a longer period of time, however we believe in small numbers so you receive one to one tuition.
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge. However, due to small classes this is rare but available if required.
FOR MASSAGE AND BEAUTY COURSES
We also send you a fantastic FREE Anatomy and Physiology manual before you attend our courses; another reason why some training classes elsewhere are over 2 days.
This will be due to the fact the tutor will spend a lot of the time reading about the A & P on the day which we feel you should not pay for, so we give you a free manual so you can to do this in your own time. Relevant anatomy and physiology will of course be covered on the day.
Please however remember this manual is an extra freebie from us, your course training manual is included in the cost of the course and you will receive this as a fully bound hard copy on the day of your training.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes.
All booking fees (deposits) are inclusive of VAT, Gateway is registered for VAT as a school and booking/promotional agent.
The 'course fee’ (balance) payable to the tutors is VAT exempt as VAT is not applicable to Education.
The price on the website is inclusive of everything, no hidden charges.
Receive these Gifts when you Train with us - Giving you added extras worth over £50!
FREE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHEN YOU ATTEND:
Anatomy and Physiology e-manual
Copy of our therapist accounts package
Access to our complimentary 'Hands Free' Massage Video Download too!
Access to course reference videos helps you remember routine taught
Discounts off therapist insurance and products
Can I repeat the course for free if I need to?
Yes
Our Promise to you - Yes you can repeat the course free of charge if needed.
Our tutors are so confident that one day is adequate for our one day Diploma courses, due to the small numbers they teach, if they or you feel you need to come back to repeat the course you can do this free of charge.
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free within 6 months when spaces are available with the same tutor.
However, due to small classes and the 1-1 attention you receive this is rare but for your peace of mind available if required.
WHERE CAN I SEE YOUR STUDENT TESTIMONIALS/FEEDBACK I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THESE
You can find all the latest students’ feedback, good or bad, here on this page.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN RIGHT TO THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO VIEW THEM IF YOU ARE ON A MOBILE PHONE OR THEY ARE LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE PAGE IF YOU ARE ON A DESK TOP COMPUTER.
When you complete a course with us, you will receive an email asking you to fill out our student feedback form.
All of our testimonials are genuine coming from the students who have taken our courses and we have a very high rating on Trustpilot and our Gateway Facebook business pages.
You know when you book with us you are booking with a company that has over 20 years’ experience teaching thousands of students and we have passionate and caring tutors you can trust.
We look forward to you attending a course with us and receiving your feedback too!
Our tutors are passionate and kind and look after all our students, we are an established company with a 20+ year history behind us to make sure we get it right and we thank all those students who have sent in feedback, as we love to hear from them after a class.
Are your course tutors fully qualified? How do I contact my tutor
Yes.
All our tutors hold teaching qualifications and are experts in their fields, they all have professional qualifications in all the subject areas that they teach with years of experience so you know you will receive the best training available.
Excellent tuition on the day with expert tutors, but also fantastic aftercare when needed and help with any questions, which makes us different and unique to many other companies offering courses; not only will you get great tutors whilst you learn - but also great aftercare too - many other companies do not offer this and leave you to your own devices.
Your tutor's contact details can be found in your website confirmation email you were sent when you booked with us, there is a link that takes you to your tutor's information with their email and phone contact details.
The tutor will also confirm your booking by email, giving you all the information you need for them and the full details for the venue and directions and final balance payment information.
What if a course is full - do you have a waiting list option?
All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online, a place is allocated.
Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site on the date and venue pages) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.
Courses run with two or more people booked on and some can get booked very quickly so early booking is advised so you do not miss out on the date you can make.
If a date is full, most students book onto the next date available that they can make and when filling out your details, there is a note box section within the booking form and you can request here that you can be moved to the earlier date if there are any cancellations so you can be prioritised and contacted if we have anyone drop out.
If the venue you selected says there are no dates available please choose a different venue you can travel to or if no other venues have a date suitable, you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations and we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.
What is included in the course fee, for your ONE DAY courses?
For our one day courses, practical tuition training materials - if you choose a massage or a beauty course, towels, blankets, creams/oils, massage tables/chairs are all provided on the day so you do not have to take anything with you.
Also included is a fully comprehensive award-winning manual.
The booking fee (your deposit) is inclusive of VAT and no VAT to pay, on the balance of the course fee.
Why should I train with Gateway and tell me more about your expert trainers?
Our Tutors
Our tutors are like a family unit; they deliver their courses with care and passion and have very high standards when it comes to our training. When taking a course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies, ensuring quality training with experienced tutors.
Established in 1998, we have a great team of tutors who have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring. They also take pride in the way they look after their students both on the day of their training and also offer great aftercare and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and with small classes you are assured of individual attention.
All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the Award in Education, PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer, so you know you are in good hands.
We have years of experience to offer you, ensuring that you will be delighted with the course you choose.
Are the Gateway Workshops training courses with your Diploma, enough to get work?
Yes.
Our professional training courses are recognised qualifications and accredited with the top bodies, which means you will be able to get therapist insurance allowing you to work professionally with the general public and charge.
We are accredited by many professional bodies. Established 1998 - Trusted, Professional & Recognised Courses on Government & Council Approved list.
Do you help students find work after a course?
Help in Finding Work After You Have Trained With Us
The one question we have been asked by the most students is how to find work after you have trained with us, so we have teamed up with a company that can help! They can help find therapists work in London and all around the UK, whether it is part time work or full time they can help.
This information can be found on our website. We want to make sure we look after our students that train with us to make it easier to build your client base or just top up what you already have.
You can find this information on our links page on our website.
Course Times
These can be found in our FAQ section above
For Dates & Venues on offer, please use the purple link buttons on this page to view all dates available
Voted Guild Awards of Excellence Winner 'Best Training School' 5 years in a row.
We Love what we do and have a passion for teaching. Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
Come and learn with our really friendly tutors, they are not only experts in teaching and extremely knowledgeable, but also very passionate, kind and patient.
Join the thousands of students we train each year, we have a long term proven history and our feedback speaks for itself.
We also look forward hearing how you get on once you have completed a course with us.
We love what we do and have passionate tutors who very much look forward to welcoming you on a course with them soon.
Our Promise to you - Repeat Your Course if Needed
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge within 6 months when spaces are available with the same tutor.
However, due to small classes and the 1-1 attention you receive this is rare but for your peace of mind available if required.
Recently the Head Trainer from Champney's Attended our Courses and her Feedback was the Following:
Name: Laura Tatlow
Champneys
Tutor feedback: Tutor was great, really informative and knowledgable, really enjoyed the day and looking forward to my next course with gateway.
Did the course you attended live up to your overall expectations: Yes
Would you consider attending another course with us, if not tell us why: Yes
Course feedback: already booked on 3 more!
Would it be ok for us to feature your comments on our feedback page of our web site: Yes
Accredited Certified & Insurable Course - Price £295.00
Please watch our short introduction video, showing you what to expect from our massage courses and to learn more.
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The practical 1-day training covers:
• Understanding Cancer: including an overview of Cancer, different types of Cancer and World Cancer Research.
• Working with Cancer Patients: including consultation guidelines, contraindications to treatment, possible risks, benefits to treatment, guidelines, and best practices.
• Oncology Massage: including an overview of Oncology Massage, Oncology Massage movements, positioning of the client and therapist and Oncology Massage routine.
• Assessment: including feedback and a Q&A session.
Course Aims:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Have a clear understanding of the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Lymphatic System.
• Have a basic understanding of what Oncology Massage is, including how it can benefit clients.
• Safely carry out an Oncology Massage treatment.
• Understand the contraindications to Oncology Massage and decide the best course of action and/or treatment plan for a client.
• Understand the business of an Oncology Massage Therapist, including carrying out a consultation, understanding your clients, good communication, client toolkit and how to effectively set up and market your business.
Course Assessment - There are 30 multiple-choice test questions and 3 case studies to complete for the online part of the course. There will also be a practical test at the end of your 1-day practical training.
Your personal tutors will be there to help you every step of the way.
You need to complete both parts of the course to be awarded your certificate.
Certificate on Completion: Once you have completed your assessments, you will be awarded an accredited certificate.
This is a recognised qualification that you can use professionally
This one day accredited diploma course for existing therapists only.
Maximum of 6 in a class, keeping it small, ensuring individual attention.
We have many venues and dates on offer in London and all around the UK including Ireland.
This is an insurable course allowing you to use this therapy with the general public and charge for it.
Want to View The Dates & Venues Options Available?
To view our dates and the many venues on offer it is easy, simply click on the purple buttons called 'view venue/dates' scroll down this page, located below.
We offer small classes of just 6 students, making sure that you get individual attention and high quality training from a very experienced tutor.
We Currently Train Hundreds of Self-Employed and Salon Therapists Weekly
We also train the therapists at Gleneagles 5
star Hotel and Spa - Cliveden Hotel and Spa – Champneys’ therapists on a regular basis and all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff/Therapists in beauty.
Mandarin Oriental Spa at the Knightsbridge 5 star hotel and Dior.
Makeup Artists at Large Filming Companies and Makeup Artists Hollyoaks for Channel 4 - And Many other Large Hotels, Famous Spas and Salons for Massage and Beauty.
Course times, full course content, course accreditation and dates available, can be found further down this page.
✅ Train with a multi-award winning school, over 25+ years proven history of quality training at affordable prices.
✅ Learn with passionate and caring tutors.
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again FREE of charge (see our full terms and conditions for full information if needed) however, due to small classes this is rare but available if required.
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Practitioners Course on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list
Many students cannot afford a long sports massage course and decide on this course instead as the demand is very high. It teaches you many popular techniques that you can use with your clients and makes, you stand out from other therapists.
This is an insurable course with a recognised qualification, allowing you to use this therapy with the general public and charge for it.
This advanced massage courses is for therapists with a full body massage level 3 qualification only
Not sure your qualification will be accepted?
Please check that your qualification is accepted before booking - this information can be found here no need to email us. You will find all the information required by clicking on the above Accreditation & Entry Requirements tab.
This course holds between 5 - 13 CPD points (all professional bodies are different please check with the one you are registered with for confirmation of points they award for one day courses)
Cancer Treatment Information
This course has been designed for you to use with family and friends with cancer, unless active cancer or an undiagnosed lump - in the case of a tumour, if it has not been removed or is not under medical control.
Contra indication: Active cancer patients or an undiagnosed lump - in the case of a tumour, if it has not been removed or is not under medical control.
Please note however that to treat cancer patients and to charge for the treatment FHT and CTHA will not cover a one day practical course unless you also take the online aspect of this course as well.
THIS IS WHY WE OFFER THE REST OF THIS COURSE ONLINE SO YOU CAN COVER THE HOURS REQUIRED TO GAIN INSURANCE AND USE THIS PROFESSIONALLY AND CHARGE YOUR CLIENTS.
This course will allow you to gain insurance with this one day practical course and to include the online aspect, so that you can use this treatment professionally and charge your clients.
We have been advised the following by the Holistic Guild with regard to treating clients with cancer:
The Holistic Guild will cover you if you get a doctor's note and they have advised us to send the following to therapists/students:
Illnesses e.g. cancer and kidney problems.
It is the responsibility of the therapist to adhere to industry best and safe practice when treating a member of the public.
The government has its own bodies that set out in writing what students must learn during their time at college studying for an NVQ (or equivalent) in Beauty/ Holistic or Nail treatments. For our industry it is HABIA who set these standards.
The National Occupational Standards are considered to be "best industry practice"
Within the NOS for massage it is stipulated that students "must know how to recognise conditions for which massage therapy is inappropriate and for which the client should seek advice from other sources or refer the client to another professional"
A massage therapist or indeed a beauty therapist is not qualified to diagnose a medical condition but should know when it is appropriate to decline treatment until their client has sought the necessary advice and provided you with proof that it is ok for you to proceed with treatment.
This usually takes the form of written consent from their medical practitioner. This is stored by the therapist along with the completed and signed client record card. In the event of a claim,ly the insurance provider would request a copy of the client record card and the letter of consent. This information is provided to the insurer as proof that the therapist has carried out the massage treatment safely, correctly and in accordance with professional codes of practice and organisational requirements.
Therefore, based on this requirement you can offer to treat a client who has been diagnosed with cancer or who is receiving kidney dialysis providing you have obtained the necessary written consent from the client's own medical practitioner. Most Drs are happy to provide a letter but will very often charge a fee.
Lynne Archer - Holistic Guild
98' to present date
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