Holistic Health Practitioner Diploma Holistic  Health Practitioner focus aim to mobilize self healing processes to restore the harmonious working of the physical, biochemical, mind and emotions of the body in response to stress. Holistic practitioners help client's accomplish this balance by implementing and encompassing many different natural healing methods; which will promote relaxation, circulation improvement and balance the natural rhythms of the body. This goal of this course is to teach students an integrated approach to health and wellness with skills and techniques in the field of Holistic and complementary health care. This is accomplished through learning holistic healing modalities and hands-on techniques utilized during the class and through case studies.  Topics covered in this course include: Intro to Anatomy /Physiology- The first step in learning how to care for the human body, is knowing how it is structured, and how it works. This course helps students understands the human body and gives them an understanding of how the systems work together to affect the whole person Stress management and the body response to stress, rrelaxation, breathing, meditation, visualization is addressed in this course. Aroma therapy, this course consists of the history, effects and benefits of aroma therapy, carrier oils use, essential oils, blending, measuring, and performing treatment. Contraindication and safe use of oils will be address.     Introduction to therapeutic massage therapy techniques effleurage, stroking, pettrissage, friction, kneading, indication and contraindication of basic massage.    Hand washing, sanitation and effective safety techniques  Introduction to effective communication skills.    Intro to Nutrition, food and health, Canada food guide, the effect and benefits of nutrients, vitamins, supplements & minerals has on the body.     Muscle Testing- a natural healing method that uses muscle testing to evaluate your body and stress accumulation in the body. Practical : 80 hrs. internship /extern ship case studies required. ·         Reflexology, this course looks at theory, history and practical application of reflexology. The zones, reflex points and effective pressure point techniques on the body in responds to stress will be addressed. The benefits and contra indication will be address Crystal therapy, introduction to chakras balancing. Energy medicine, the aura and energy healing techniques will be thought.                                  Course duration 6 months  Course is offered  days evenings and  weekends.   Extra charge: -Text books ), Towels/Sheets/Blanket, Essential Oils, Folding Massage Table and at least one appropriate work outfit.    Pre-requisite- High school diploma mature student 19 years older, Hepatitis b vaccine, and Tb skin test. Holistic Health Practitioners do not Diagnose, Prescribe or change a clients medication in anyway.  These courses are more for preventative medicine/ stress release, circulation improvement and to help bring the body back into balance This course combines lectures, demonstrations techniques , along with hands on experience in the classroom,     Upon completion of theory and practice of the Holistic Health Practitioner training program  students whose grade point average  70% will be  awarded The Holistic Health Practitioner Diploma.   Upon completion Student automatically receives a 1 years membership of the  National Association of Holistic Health Practitioners. nahhp.com Students will received preferred rates, and have the option to apply for liability and malpractice insurance with holisticinsurance.ca    This course can also be complete inclass or  by distance learning This course is open to ayone working in the health care profession, anyone with an interest in holistic health care modalities, or any health care professionals who want to enhance their knowledge skill techniques is assisting clients in alleviating their stress..   Contact Us .905-452-8139 or 905 965-1966 Email  us at: info@collegeofhealthstudies.com