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Which Massage Course to choose

When deciding which Massage Course to do with BSY, you will find that there is a great selection to choose from.  You may want a Massage qualification to compliment your existing skills, for example you may be a Personal Fitness Trainer, or run your own complementary therapy business.  Or maybe it is something that you have found beneficial for yourself, and would like to find out more.

Chloe Ewen decided to study Aromatherapy.  She said that she chose this because it was an NCFE accredited course, and also because it was interesting and relevant to her future career as she intends starting her own Aromatherapy business.  Her decision was also made because practical training was available.  She said that she wanted to study by distance learning to fit in with her family commitments, and she found the BSY advisor very helpful on the telephone.  She commented that one aspect of her training that she found particularly useful was learning about suggested aromatherapy blends to use for various conditions, which clarified a lot of information for her.  In future, she would like to study aromatherapy for specialist conditions.

After talking to a tutor at BSY, Christine Low decided to enrol on a Sports Massage Course as it complimented her qualifications in Advanced Reflexology and Advanced Aromatherapy.  She chose to study with BSY as it appeared to be a well established organisation and she would receive a recognised qualification.  In particular, she was happy with the content of the course, and said that she found the practical training day invaluable.  Like Chloe, Christine intends starting her own Aromatherapy business, and she also intends using her Reflexology skills.  In future she intends taking an Indian Head Massage Course, which will further enhance her skills.  Her advice to anyone thinking of studying with BSY is to talk to the tutors if they are unsure about anything, as the tutors are very approachable and helpful.

Edwina Farrell chose to enrol on BSY’s Advanced Aromatherapy Course because she said that it contained indepth knowledge and it was the best price available.  She added, “I also like that there was no time limit to complete it in, and can be done at my pace – very important.”  She said that she would like to study Reiki and Beauty treatments in the future and felt that she would continue with further courses to advance herself and to better her job prospects.  She added that studying with BSY leads to good qualifications, and is convenient to fit into the busiest of lifestyles.

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Categories: Complementary Therapies


How Reflexology Training helps provide our students with additional skills

Having regular Reflexology treatments herself made Louise Schultz curious.  She said that she was fascinated by how it works with the body and decided that she would like to study the subject so that she could learn more about it.  She chose to study with BSY because of the choice of courses available, and also because of the reviews she read from previous students.  It was also important to her to be able to study at home and in her own time.  She said she was happy with “the ease of studying in my own time and the promptness of sending back the marked assignment and next questions.”  She has decided that she can gain even more from her studies by highlighting key areas in her manual and also by planning her studying sessions on a weekly basis.  Originally from a teaching background, Louise’s Reflexology Training has now made her keen to look more at alternative therapies and she is considering Aromatherapy Training in the future.  To anyone considering studying with BSY, she says “just do it!  You get a great amount of support and the ease of being able to fit it in around a busy life is great as there are no time limits.”  She commented that over all, it was a great, in-depth, thorough course at an affordable price.

Karen Hudson decided to enrol for Reflexology Training.  She also enrolled on BSY’s Anatomy and Physiology course as she wanted to improve her knowledge.  She said that she currently holds a level 2 diploma and needed an up to date perception of Anatomy and Physiology.  She works as a Beauty and Holistic Therapist and has her own business, and chose to study with BSY because of the good name promoted and the flexibility it offers as she works up to 50 hours a week.   Karen is also a qualified lecturer and NVQ assessor, and now teaches Reiki and Beauty as well.  She was particularly happy with the flexibility of her courses, and the monthly payment plan, and has recommended BSY to her friends – one of whom intended enrolling on BSY’s counselling courses.  She said that her studies had provided her with more knowledge to use within her career, and her Reflexology Training enabled her to offer Reflexology as an additional treatment.  She said that she will definitely be studying other courses with BSY in the future, although she hadn’t yet decided which one – she commented that there was so much choice, which was fantastic!

If you would like to find out more about our Reflexology courses, please call Freephone 0800 731 9271 to speak to our knowledgeable tutors and advisors or click here to see more about BSY Reflexology courses.

Categories: Complementary Therapies


The many benefits discovered by BSY students learning about Fitness Training

Learning about Fitness training not only leads to BSY students qualifying to help other people, but also gives them the knowledge to look after their own fitness needs.

Jonathon Knight said that he is hugely passionate about sports and fitness, and wanted to turn his passion into a career.  He said, “to be able to do a job that I love, to be able to turn your most treasured hobby into a career is simply amazing.”  He had previously studies Personal Training, Gym Instructor and Sports Injuries with BSY.  He said that he chose BSY because they were a reputable company with an excellent record, and provide fantastic customer service and tutorial help and advice, as well as providing clear, informative and easy to understand courses.  When asked what he had been most happy about with his recent course, he replied, “all of it. I simply can’t find any fault with any of the courses that I have studied.”  In the future he wants to progress into a career and industry which he really wants to get involved with.  He has in fact already started his change of career direction.  Since studying with BSY he has moved into Gym Instructing.  To anyone thinking of studying with BSY, his advice would be, “don’t think, just do it and reap the rewards.  From personal experience I would say if you want a course to change your life for the better in career terms, this is the College to study with.”

Tony Lea chose his Personal Fitness Trainer course because it was a home study course and not expensive, yet provided him with all the support he needs.  He chose to study with BSY because it was easy to establish over the internet, the course is broken down into manageable sections, and there is no time limit to finish the course.  He is very happy with the good feed back that he receives from the BSY team.  This encourages and motivates him to study hard, and his course has inspired him to change his career.  Future courses he would like to study include Sports Injuries, Nutrition and Sports Massage.

Someone who leads a frenetic life style is Martin Fraser.  He wanted to use his Fitness Training to lead to future employment post retirement and found that the flexibility and cost effectiveness of studying with BSY was ideal for him.  He thinks that his training will increase his marketability in the health industry, which is where he sees his future career.   To anyone thinking of studying with BSY, he says that it is the best medium for studying if you have a busy lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about Fitness Training with BSY, or call on Freephone 0800 731 9271 to speak to our tutors and advisors.

Categories: Sports & Fitness