Spa Therapy Certificate

IMPORTANT! The Spa Therapy Certificate has been discontinued as of January 2013. For individual Spa Therapy courses, please see Mind & Body Wellness.

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E-mail: cehealth@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.6867 or toll-free 1.866.616.3606
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Centre for Complementary Health Education
Spa Therapy Overview

Interested in complementary health and wellness? Demand for highly trained spa professionals is growing. Your skills can be applied in a wide variety of settings, including wellness centres, day spas, resort spas, destination spas and more.

These techniques are also valuable additions to existing practices such as massage therapy, Shiatsu therapy or other holistic modalities.

How to Take this Program

The certificate can be completed in a minimum of 12 months or a maximum of 6 years.
Complete the 815-hour Spa Therapy Certificate full-time or part-time
Financial aid is available for full-time Spa Therapy Certificate students. If you require funding you must apply to the program. If you do not require funding you can register directly into individual courses. For course information click here

Winter 2013 Courses

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Explore the structure and functions of the different systems of the human body in health and also during selected pathological conditions.

Subject code: XHTH 20001

90 Hours. Fee: $764

CRN 30580

Independent Study

Feb. 4-Apr. 30

Indian Head Massage
Explore the history and theory of Indian Head Massage and learn the techniques to administer a one-hour treatment. Be introduced to marma points of the face and scalp and how to apply pressure to them following a specific sequence of techniques.

Subject code: XSPA 10005

21 Hours. Fee: $405

CRN 31050

3 classes

Mar. 1-3

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fri., Sat., Sun.

Thai Foot Massage
Explore the history and theory of Thai Foot Massage and learn the techniques to administer a one-hour treatment. Be introduced to the major SEN (energy) lines in the leg and reflexology pressure points on the foot.

Subject code: XSPA 10006

25 Hours. Fee: $499

CRN 31051

3 classes

Apr. 26-28

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fri., Sat., Sun.

Reiki, First Degree
Acquire knowledge of the Reiki hand positions and learn to provide a session for yourself or others. First Degree Reiki is focused on physical healing.

Sunject code: XHHC 10088

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Reiki, Second Degree
The focus of Second Degree Reiki is on mental and emotional healing.
Prerequisite: Mount Royal First Degree Reiki

Subject code: XHHC 10089

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Reiki, Third Degree/Reiki Master
The final level of Reiki training is focused on spiritual healing. Acquire skills to teach Reiki to others.
Prerequisite: Mount Royal Second Degree Reiki

Subject code: XHHC 10090

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Tuition

Fees for the entire certificate are $9,636 plus additional costs for textbooks and materials. Fees are paid per course upon registration. Individual course fees can be found here.

Is this Program for You?

if you want to learn specialty holistic techniques – beginners welcome
considering a career in spa therapy or complementary health
employed as a spa practitioner and seeking professional development
a complementary health practitioner who wants to work within a spa setting or offer spa treatments at your current location

Career Outlook

Acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on skills to perform therapeutic treatments.
A comprehensive curriculum with a strong foundation in health science trains you to safely and effectively deliver specialized treatments.
The business and marketing aspects of the industry are also explored.
Some courses are approved for CE credits through the NHPC