Not only do spa therapists practice a wide range of standard therapies but they also practise detox treatments, Reiki, Indian head massage, and aromatherapy.
Training will vary according to the particular therapies you wish to offer, though the wider the range of treatments you can provide, the greater your employment prospects and likely earnings. One option, however, is possible to study for an NVQ in spa therapy. There is an entry Level 2 Beauty Therapy NVQ which teaches the basic skills required of a spa therapist, and then a Level 3 Spa Therapy NVQ course.
The Level 3 course is designed for those who want to become senior spa therapists, supervisors, managers, or owners, and covers a whole range of topics, including:
Offering specialist spa treatments
Health & safety
Providing head and body massage treatments
Understanding how to operate and control the water, temperature and spa facilities
Promoting products or services to clients
There are also a range of optional units which include:
Indian Head Massage
Electro-therapy to improve face and skin condition
UV tanning treatments
Massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Legal regulations and how they affect your business
Improving the appearance of the skin with micro-dermabrasion
Self tanning treatments
Looking for jobs should include both a local search, for example in your local newspapers, and also the internet, which has a variety of jobs from all over the world. Check out the following websites to get an idea of what's out there:
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