ADDRESSEES

The addressees of our postgraduate programme in Spa and Wellness are people interested in Spa and wellness industry who hold a master’s degree or a vocational bachelor’s degree, and in particular people who plan to open beauty and body care establishments based on the holistic philosophy of the spa and wellness movement.

REQUIREMENTS

- A diploma of higher education (original or authenticated copy)
- 1 passport photo (signed overleaf)
- a copy of ID

GOAL

The postgraduate Spa & Wellness programme is inspired by the holistic body care philosophy of the spa and wellness movement. Apart from a knowledge of cosmetics, the students also get familiar with complex body treatments offered in spa establishments and with the organisation and management of day spas and spa resorts. In the course of studies, the students will obtain a detailed knowledge of all branches of spa activity recommended by the ISPA (International SPA Professional Association).

GRADUATE’S PROFILE

Thanks to an interdisciplinary curriculum and the emphasis on practical skills, the graduates of our Spa & Wellness programme will be well qualified to enter lucrative careers as top managers and customer relations specialists in spa and wellness establishments including:

- Spa establishments;
- Day spa establishments;
- Medi-spa establishments;
- Hotel spa establishments;
- Health resorts;
- Beauty salons that offer a wide range of holistic body treatments.

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS:

Spa and Wellness establishments: organisation and management

- spa and Wellness philosophy
- types of establishments, their location, planning and decoration
- staff recruitment
- developing a service offering
- legal aspects pertaining to the functioning of Spa and Wellness establishments
- marketing of Spa and Wellness establishments
- management of Spa and Wellness establishments

Psychology of customer relations

- characteristics of different personality types
- the so-called “problem customer”
- verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in customer relations

Psychology of stress

- the concept of Wellness
- methods of diminishing stress

Spa and Wellness equipment

- safety rules for electric appliances – the EU requirements and guidelines
- electrocution – first aid
- massage equipment
- hydrotherapy
- electrotherapy
- ultrasound equipment
- cryotherapy
- laser therapy
- heat generating equipment
- other spa and wellness equipment

Classic massage techniques

- introduction to classic massage
- division of massage techniques according to function (cosmetic, relaxing and medical massage etc.)
- division of massage techniques according to technique used

Alternative massage techniques:

- reflexology
- Shiatsu
- Ayurvedic massage
- Ma-Uri massage
- hot stones massage
- Pantai Luar stamp massage
- bamboo massage
- Chinese cupping and massage

Movement therapy

- general concept of movement therapy and the effects of movement on the human body and its separate parts
- modern western concepts of movement therapy (Pilates, aqua aerobic and others)
- oriental and eastern therapies (yoga, Makko-Ho, Tai Chi and others)

Balneotherapy

- introduction to balneotherapy
- bathing and healthcare
- aerosol therapy
- other climate therapy-related treatments

Aromatherapy

- history of aromatherapy
- physiology and psychology of scent
- essential oils – production and properties
- discussion of properties of chosen oils
- aromatherapy in cosmetics
- aromatherapeutic treatments (incl. spa treatments)
- legal regulations and product quality in aromatherapy

Dietetics and nutrition in Spa and Wellness establishments

- the principles of healthy eating
- discussion of diets

CONDITIONS OF GRADUATION

Obtaining a pass grade from the final exam and submitting and defending a thesis.
PROGRAMME ORGANISATION AND DURATION

DIPLOMA OF GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of the programme, the graduates obtain a Diploma of Graduation from a Graduate Programme at the Academy of Cosmetics and Health Care in Warsaw, pursuant to the relevant legal regulations.
CONTACT INFORMATION

The Academy of Cosmetics and Health Care in Warsaw
A: ul. Podwale 13, 00 – 252 Warszawa
T: (0-22) 635-50-09, Fax: (0-22) 635-73-62,E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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