12th/13th April 2025, £375 10am-4pm

Medical muscle facial is a non-surgical method of reducing the signs of ageing for both men and women, using only natural techniques and skincare. This course will teach you how to improve wrinkles, lift the face, jowls and neck, decrease laughter lines around the eyes and loosen tension that can cause TMJ issues using a specialised massage with each muscle of the face, utilising facial glass suction cups to enhance blood flow. Also an internal face massage of the buccinator muscle and cervical vertebrae neck release. This facial will also help your mind, body and spirit to strengthen your total well being working with the organs by using acupressure on selected acupuncture points, moving blood, lymph and qi, giving positive immediate results.

7th/8th May 2025, £275, 10am-4pm

Jong Biak Dip Ac KHT Ac BA MSc PhD DAc (Doctor of Acupuncture) from South Korea. An Award winning lecturer & Author. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sinology & Chinese Classics and a deep knowledge of TCM and Five Element Acupuncture. Jong Studied four years at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York, UK to gain his Diploma in Acupuncture. He studied both Master degree in Acupuncture and PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Wales & studied his PhD topic under the prestige Professor Ju Bao Zhao at the Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China. In 2016, he was awarded the title of Doctor of Acupuncture from the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies.

This event will cover Introduction to Abdominal Zang Fu Organ massage, Main Theories and Principles, Advantages over other massage techniques, Precautions, Techniques and Protocols, Abdominal Detox massage, Small Intestine massage, Large Intestine massage, Liver massage, Stomach massage, Kidney massage, Bladder massage, Uterus massage, Opening Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) massage, Lung massage, Heart massage.

Who can attend?

All qualified therapists/final year students who have their own liability insurance are welcome to attend this event. You DO NOT need to have prior knowledge of acupuncture, acupuncture points or meridians to attend.

17th May 2025,10am-4pm £150

Cupping Therapy has been utilised for many centuries for many healing properties including sports injuries, spinal problems, detoxification, cellulite, organ weakness, abdominal conditions plus much more. Oils are massaged into the skin and glass or plastic cups are applied to the body and moved either on meridian (energy) points, to produce a deeply healing and stimulating drawing massage. The suction and warmth has a dramatic effect on the muscles, nerves and joints by moving blood and lymph, lifting the skin and helping fluid to flow.

This workshop will provide you with information on history, treatment of the body using acupressure points and/or cups, the importance and connection of Eastern and Western anatomy, where and when to apply the cups and WHY? Who you can treat safely including contra-indications, contra-actions, what symptoms or conditions this therapy will benefit, methods of use including protocol, health and safety and etiquette and vital information on its connection with wellbeing, nutrition, energy, meridians, aromatherapy oils plus much more.

Fully accredited by The Acupuncture Society.

31st May 2025, 10am-4pm - £250 (29 CPD points)

For over 1000 years, Indian Head massage has been used for cleansing, relaxation and medical purposes. During the course you will learn back, shoulder, upper arm, neck, scalp and face massage using natural plant based oils. It also includes the theory and history of the treatment, principles of ayurveda, meridian points and chakras. We include resources with diagrams and voice over via the theory online modules, consultations and aftercare guidance is covered as well as contra-indications. Upon completion of the online theory modules, you receive a PDF manual for reference. Some modules and examinations are competed online with full support available. On the day, you will be taught and assessed on the full routine and on completion of the course you will receive a fully accredited GTi certificate of both practical and theory from The Beauty Guild.

27th/28th April 2024, £250 10am-4pm

Traditional Thai Reflexology is a hands on branch of Traditional Thai Medicine, with teachings directly from authentic sources from Northern Thailand, Chang Mai. The original knowledge and techniques were carefully guarded secrets kept by the Buddhist monks of the Thai Royal Palace. They have since have been passed down through the generations.

Thai foot reflexology works on the feet, lower leg, and knees, freeing up blocked energy in the body's Sen energy channels to create a feeling of deep relaxation, balance, and well-being. The therapy will start with a prayer to Jivaka, Physician to Lord Buddha, and after a cleansing foot soak of Thai herbs, over 80 combinations of knuckling, kneading, massage and acupressure with and without a Thai wooden tool using Buddha Balms natural Thai Foot Balm, will help bring equilibrium to the client.

There are 10 energy lines abundant in the body, connected to different emotions, functions and areas of the body, they move vital substances and are the pathways for PRANA and FLOW, PRANA is the Sanskrit word for "life force" or "Vital Energy", in Thai it translates to "The Wind of Life".

This course will cover how to safely and professionally perform a Thai Reflexology on a Therapy Couch, spiritual teachings, history of practices, contraindications and cautions, correct postures for yourself and your client. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of the last day, with a practical assessment.

31st August, 2nd/3rd September 2024 £350 10am-4pm

This course not only looks at the visible skin on the face, it goes much deeper looking into what gives your skin its youthful appearance. Optimum performance of the organs, mind and spirit.

3 day course, 2 practical modules and the final module for a written and practical exam. Fully accredited by The Acupuncture Society.

6th,7th,8th July 2024, 10am-4pm, £350 (35 CPD points).

Reflexology is a gentle non-invasive therapy that encourages the body to balance and heal itself. It involves applying finger or thumb pressure to specific points on the feet. These points are called reflexes and they mirror the organs and structures of the body as well as a person’s emotional health. In this way, the hands and feet are mini aps or microcosms of the body that can be used to encourage holistic healing.

This course will provide you with the knowledge you need in order to carry out a professional reflexology treatment. Fully accredited by the Guild of Beauty Therapists.

5th/6th/7th/8th September 2024, £495, 10am-4pm

This special event will be exploring a wide range of aspects relating to gynaecological issues, fertility, conception, and IVF. This event will be delivered by Lauren Temple and Dr Jong Baik.

During the 4 days you will cover fertility diagnosis from a TCM perspective, useful body acupuncture points and treatment prescription plans for men & women, Multi-therapy options including body acupuncture, acupressure, Korean hand therapy, auricular therapy and moxibustion, teaching your patients to listen to their body & selfcare in between treatments either physically, emotionally or spiritually, how to work alongside western medical fertility treatments such as IVF, how to integrate a multi-therapy approach into a clinical setting, how to accurately calculate ovulation guided by the body’s hormones, fluids & temperature, important eastern & western nutrition & lifestyle choices, essential fertility exercise, PLUS MORE…

ALL STUDENTS MUST HOLD A LEVEL 3 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY QUALIFICATION & ACUPUNCTURE QUALIFICATION

11th/12th/13th October 2024, £350 (13 CPD points) 10am-4pm

The art of aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils, in order to help improve both the physical and emotional well-being of a client by treating the whole person. The basis of this eastern therapy is the use of essential oils and their ability to be absorbed into the blood stream through the largest organ, the skin, or the respiratory system. These oils initiate chemical changes through their reactions with hormones and enzymes, affecting both body and mind. This course will teach you everything you need to know in order to carry out a professional aromatherapy treatment with the ability to blend your own oils to make an “individual prescription” for the client to help with specific symptoms or conditions with a relaxing full body massage routine.

This course also covers the history and theories behind the treatment as well as code of conduct, etiquette, carrier oil and essential oil index with shelf life, what oils benefit different symptoms, consultation, how to recognise any contra-indications to treatment, the anatomy plus more.

This course is fully accredited by the Guild of Beauty Therapists and you will receive a certificate upon completion and does not require any previous qualifications.

26th/27th/28th Jan, 24th/25th Feb, 23rd/24th March, 27th/28th April, 25th/26th May, 8th/9th June 2023 £1600 10am-4pm

Thai Sen diploma is a compilation of Thai therapies, abundant in the Thai culture and holistic health. The Sen are 10 energy lines in the body. They move substance, connect then to another and are pathways for PRANA and FLOW. PRANA is the Sanskrit word got ‘life force’ or ‘vital energy’. In Thai it translates to ‘The Wind of Life’. The 7 main chakras are situated on the main centre of the body. These are called marma or varma points. There are 107 marma points in the physical body and 1 in the mind. Traditional Thai therapies aim to remove blockages which can cause illness or disease, helping the ‘low energy’ to flow.

6 month diploma consists of:

3 days - Introduction to Traditional Thai Massage

2days - Thai herbal compress massage

2 day - Thai Tok-Sen hammer massage

2 day - Thai foot reflexology and herbal compress facial

2 day - Thai bamboo massage

2 day -revision and exam

All students must have an Anatomy and Physiology qualification.

Includes kit: x1 Thai herbal body compress, x1 Thai herbal facial compress, x1 Thai tok-sen hammer set, x1 bamboo set, x1 Thai foot balm and Thai face kit, x1 reflexology tool.

Korean Auricular Therapy also known as E-chim, is a powerful ancient micro system of the ear that can be used to treat all modern diseases that body acupuncture is used for. It can be practised both invasively and non-invasively. This workshop is open to all health practitioners who hold professional insurance to practice including acupuncturists, holistic therapists and physiotherapists. This course covers acupuncture points if you are a qualified acupuncturist or can enhance their clinical skills, otherwise acupressure, non-invasive methods can be practised using tourmaline crystals.

This event covers an introduction to auricular therapy, the history, mechanisms underlying auricular therapy, anatomy of the ear, auricular diagnosis techniques (visual and manual), auricular techniques and equipment, over 100 auricular points, 9 point protocol, 4 master points, treatment protocol for addiction, lower back pain, cosmetic facial protocol, how to formulate a wide range of auricular treatment prescriptions, case study discussions.

E-chim has easy theories and participants can move easily from theory to clinical practice.

Student kit can be purchased from www.medikore.co.uk

25th/26th May 2024, £250 10am-4pm

Traditional Thai Bamboo Massage is a hands on branch of Traditional Thai Medicine, with teachings directly from authentic sources from Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai. The original knowledge and techniques were carefully guarded secrets kept by the Buddhist monks of the Thai Royal Palace. They have since have been passed down through the generations.

Thai Bamboo works on the whole body, working with the muscles, joints and Lymphatic System, freeing up blocked energy in the body's Sen energy channels to create a feeling of deep relaxation, balance and well-being. The therapy will start with a prayer to Jivaka, Physician to Lord Buddha, a full body routine is delivered using warmed up Buddha Balms natural Thai Body Oil, helping to bring equilibrium to the client with the therapeutic essential oils and nourishment of vitamins and minerals from the base oils. There are 10 energy lines abundant in the body, connected to different emotions, functions and areas of the body, they move vital substances and are the pathways for PRANA and FLOW, PRANA is the Sanskrit word for "life force" or "Vital Energy", in Thai it translates to "The Wind of Life”.

This course will cover how to safely and professionally perform a Thai Bamboo Massage on a Therapy Couch using natural bamboo, spiritual teachings, history of practices, contraindications and cautions, correct postures for yourself and your client.

Students will receive a certificate upon completion of the last day, with a practical assessment.

23rd/24th November 2024, £250 10am-4pm

Traditional Thai Holistic Facial is a hands on branch of Traditional Thai Medicine, with teachings directly from authentic sources from Northern Thailand, Chang Mai. The original knowledge and techniques were carefully guarded secrets kept by the Buddhist monks of the Thai Royal Palace. They have since have been passed down through the generations.

Traditional Thai Holistic Facial delivers you teachings on how to perform an ancient holistic facial, working on the Sen Channels to help release stagnant energy and increase vitality, using a variety of specialised therapeutic herbs such Buddha Balm as turmeric and tamarind, and fresh ingredients of honey, cucumber and tomato, amongst natural facial products to encourage blood flow. The herbs combined with the base products exfoliate, and tighten the skin.

Students will receive 30% off all Buddha Balm products whilst training then 20% afterwards to continue delivery of the treatment.

This course will cover how to safely and professionally perform a Thai Holistic Facial, Ingredients and products required, techniques, skin conditions, spiritual teachings, history of practices, contraindications and cautions, benefits. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of the last day, with a practical assessment.