
Hello, my name is Angela I have been a fully qualified beauty/ complimentary therapist for over 20 years. I knew from school age that I wanted to pursue a career in beauty and complimentary therapies and I enrolled on a full-time beauty course in 1994 at 16 years of age. I have remained in the industry ever since.
On leaving college I gained employment immediately in a busy prestigious salon, it was here that I learned my trade from a wonderful lady that I am very grateful to as she taught me to the standard that I have worked by throughout my career.
At 21 years of age I decided to travel to Australia, where I spent 3 years working in the Spa industry. It was here I learned many different massage techniques, working alongside a host of experienced multi-cultural massage therapists who would happily share their techniques and knowledge. I realised then that massage and holistic therapies would be part of my life forever.
On returning to the UK in 2003 I soon opened my own salon, and it was here, when I started to train staff, I realised I also had a passion for training. In 2008 I started working in my current role as Beauty and Complimentary Therapies lecturer within a Further Education college.
Throughout the years I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in this ever-changing industry and it has been a great privilege to have been able to share my knowledge with others through my lecturing role in Further Education. I am now very much looking forward to the newest chapter of my journey working as a Tutor for Gateway Workshops as I believe the professionalism of the company is second to none.
I look forward to welcoming you on these wonderful courses very soon.
Angela McKenna was a highly professional teacher in everyway from the start of the course to the end. She was extremely knowledgeable bringing her vast experience to the course, taking time to answer all our questions. She pitched the course perfectly between theory and practical, making the learning fun and relevant. She is an absolute credited to Gateway workshop, loved every minute of it and will be back undertaking more courses very soon. Thank you
Teaching Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (with merit): Teaching Qualification for Further Education PDA Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Further Education (SCQF Level 9)
HND Beauty Therapy (SCQF Level 8)
Aromatherapy (SCQF Level 8)
Reflexology (SCQF Level 8)
HN Indian Head Massage (SCQF Level 6)
Certifications
Advance deep tissue Certified
Chair Massage Accredited
Hot and Cold Stone Massage Accredited
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Accredited
Myofascial Release Massage Accredited
Bach Flowers
Bamboo massage Certified
Sotheys Certified
Darphin Certified
Decleor Certified
Dermalogica Certified
Elemis Certified
Eve Taylor Certified
CACI Certified
Crystal Clear Certified
Balinese massage Certified
Hot Stone Therapy Certified
Reiki 1 & 2 Certified.
Pavonia Certified
Laser IPL Laser Frequency Certified
HD Brows Certified
Marvel Lash Certified
St Tropez Certified
Fake Bake Certified
Jessica Nails Certified
Clean and Easy Certified
Reiki & Seichem – Practitioner Level
Reiki & Seichem Teacher Training /Masters
Meditation Teaching Course
Beauty Course Facial Accredited Diploma
Lash Lifting & Tinting Accredited Diploma
Baby Massage Instructor Training Accredited Diploma
Hopi Ear Candling Accredited Diploma
Indian Head Massage Accredited Diploma
Massage Course- ITEC Level 3 Swedish/Holistic Full Body Massage
Natural Lift Facial Accredited Diploma Course
Pregnancy Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Thai Foot Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Thai Massage Level 1 Accredited Diploma Course
Thai Massage Level 2 Accredited Diploma Course
Tui Na Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Crystal Healing Accredited Diploma Course
Beauty Facial Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Lash Lifting and Tinting Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Advanced Deep Tissue Massage - Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Chair Massage | Seated Acupressure On Site Massage Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Hand, Arm, Leg and Feet Massage Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Hot and Cold Stone Massage Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Massage Course - ITEC Level 3 Swedish/Holistic Full Body Massage - Angela McKenna
Massage Introduction Workshop for Couples, Singles, Beginners and refresher - Full Body - Angela McKenna
Myofascial Release Massage Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Natural Lift Facial Massage Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Pregnancy Massage, Abdominal and Full Body Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Crystal Healing Accredited Diploma Course - Angela McKenna
Reiki and Seichem Courses 1 and 2 - Accredited Practitioner Level - Angela McKenna
Reiki and Seichem Teacher Training/Masters Course - Angela McKenna
Teaching Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (with merit): Teaching Qualification for Further Education PDA Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Further Education (SCQF Level 9)
HND Beauty Therapy (SCQF Level 8)
Aromatherapy (SCQF Level 8)
Reflexology (SCQF Level 8)
HN Indian Head Massage (SCQF Level 6)
Certifications
Advance deep tissue Certified
Chair Massage Accredited
Hot and Cold Stone Massage Accredited
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Accredited
Myofascial Release Massage Accredited
Bach Flowers
Bamboo massage Certified
Sotheys Certified
Darphin Certified
Decleor Certified
Dermalogica Certified
Elemis Certified
Eve Taylor Certified
CACI Certified
Crystal Clear Certified
Balinese massage Certified
Hot Stone Therapy Certified
Reiki 1 & 2 Certified.
Pavonia Certified
Laser IPL Laser Frequency Certified
HD Brows Certified
Marvel Lash Certified
St Tropez Certified
Fake Bake Certified
Jessica Nails Certified
Clean and Easy Certified
Reiki & Seichem – Practitioner Level
Reiki & Seichem Teacher Training /Masters
Meditation Teaching Course
Beauty Course Facial Accredited Diploma
Lash Lifting & Tinting Accredited Diploma
Baby Massage Instructor Training Accredited Diploma
Hopi Ear Candling Accredited Diploma
Indian Head Massage Accredited Diploma
Massage Course- ITEC Level 3 Swedish/Holistic Full Body Massage
Natural Lift Facial Accredited Diploma Course
Pregnancy Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Thai Foot Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Thai Massage Level 1 Accredited Diploma Course
Thai Massage Level 2 Accredited Diploma Course
Tui Na Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Crystal Healing Accredited Diploma Course