DIPLOMA IN ASSISTANT SPA THERAPIST (2 YEAR)

📘 1Year Syllabus

🧖‍♀️ 1. History & Fundamentals of Spa Therapy

• Origin of spa: Roman baths, Turkish hammams, Indian Ayurveda
• Development of wellness practices globally
• Traditional Indian spa practices (Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Udvartana)
• Evolution of the modern spa and wellness industry
• Types of spas: Day Spa, Destination Spa, Medical Spa, Resort Spa
• Introduction to holistic wellness and body balance

🧠 2. Anatomy & Physiology (Basic for Spa Therapists)

• Human body systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic)
• Skin structure and functions
• Benefits of massage and body treatments on the body
• Pressure points and reflex zones (intro level)
• Contraindications for spa treatments

🧼 3. Health, Hygiene & Safety in Spa Practice

• Personal hygiene and grooming standards
• Spa room sanitation procedures
• Sterilization of tools, linens, and surfaces
• Cross-contamination prevention
• Use of PPE and maintaining client safety
• First aid and basic emergency response

💆‍♂️ 4. Basic Massage Techniques

• Introduction to various massage types:
  • Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Balinese
• Body posture and ergonomics of the therapist
• Use of oils and massage mediums
• Step-by-step full body massage (demo + practice)
• Benefits and precautions for each massage type

🪔 5. Indian Traditional Spa Therapies (Ayurvedic Intro)

• Abhyanga (full-body oil massage)
• Shirodhara (oil dripping therapy – theory + demo)
• Herbal steam (Swedana)
• Kizhi (herbal pouch massage – demo only)
• Ubtan and body polishing (natural scrubs)
• Use of Ayurvedic oils and herbs (intro level)

🛁 6. Body Therapies & Exfoliation

• Full-body scrubs (salt, sugar, herbal)
• Body wraps (mud, clay, chocolate, herbal)
• Benefits and techniques of body polishing
• Skin types and selecting suitable body products
• Pre- and post-body care

📘 2Year Syllabus

🌿 1. Aromatherapy & Oil Blending

• Basics of essential oils and carrier oils
• Common oils and their benefits (lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint)
• Blending oils for massage and mood enhancement
• Inhalation therapy and diffuser use (intro)
• Safety in handling essential oils

🧘 2. Spa Equipment & Hydrotherapy

• Use of spa equipment: steamer, sauna, Jacuzzi, Vichy shower
• Introduction to hydrotherapy benefits and procedures
• Water treatments and hygiene maintenance
• Setup and maintenance of a spa cabin

💼 3. Client Consultation & Record Keeping

• Client interaction and professionalism
• Conducting consultation and health check
• Identifying contraindications
• Maintaining client records and treatment history
• Consent forms and client privacy

🌸 4. Soft Skills & Salon Etiquette

• Effective communication with clients
• Professionalism, posture, and language
• Time management during treatments
• Conflict resolution and feedback handling
• Personal presentation and team behavior

🏪 5. Spa Reception & Management (Intro)

• Booking appointments and handling walk-ins
• Spa menu planning and pricing
• Inventory and stock management (basic)
• Retail product knowledge and upselling
• Setting up a small spa cabin/home setup

📸 6. Internship & Portfolio Development

• In-house or partner spa internship (as available)
• Daily logbook of services performed
• Final body massage + wrap practical evaluation
• Preparation of a basic treatment portfolio
• Viva voce and therapist skill demonstration