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.

13th/14th September 2025, £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.

27th/28th/29th September 2025 £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.

In Traditional Eastern Medicine, the Three Treasures are known as JING, QI, and SHEN. They are fundamental energies that maintain human life and ancient Daoist keys to health.

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

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

17th/18th/19th October 2025, £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 June 2025, £250, 10am-4pm

This special event will be covering all an introductory level of Korean Hand Therapy, delivered by Dr Jong Biak.

This 2 day event covers an introduction to KHT, history, possible mechanisms underlying KHT, introduction to the three main theories, precautions and contraindications, correspondence theory and introduces Micro Meridian Theory, coverage of all micro meridians, Five element points on the meridians, depth pulse and 4 pulse points.

It can be practised fully both invasively and non-invasively and therefore, this workshop is open to all health practitioners who hold professional insurance to practice. Those whose insurance covers acupuncture can enhance their clinical skills, otherwise acupressure/non-invasive methods can be used.

It is a highly practical workshop combining lectures, demonstrations and supervised practice and will allow students to move easily from theory to full clinical application.

Date TBC, £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.

Dates TBC, £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.

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.

Date TBC, 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.

11th/12th/13th October 2025, £375, 10am-4pm

Eastern Body Sculpt Therapy is a full body combination of ancient and modern techniques utilised to help prevent the build up of stagnant fluid, Qi (energy), Lymph and Blood in the body. In Traditional East Asian Therapy, damp and phlegm can be one of the main causes of disease, causing poor muscle tone, sluggish lymphatic, immune and digestive system, joint inflammation, insomnia, irregular menses, brain fog, depression, fatigue plus much more…

This training course delivers Eastern and Western explanations into the Anatomy and Physiology of the lymphatic system and why massage is extremely important for organ health for all the systems, a full body massage of ancient and modern techniques on how to move unwanted accumulated fluid with specialised massage using your hands, forearms, elbows, bamboo fire/dry cupping, bamboo percussion cup and bamboo poles, the possible causes, contraindications, equipment, history, advice on how to help it disperse and lifestyle improvements for optimal health and well-being, plus specific acupressure on the meridian organ channels.

Training is given on how to use Pre-blended essential oils to therapeutically help detox the body and create a stress-free environment, physically and emotionally, and how to blend them professionally.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HOLD A LEVEL 3 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY QULIFICATION

Dates TBC, £1600, 10am-4pm

Acupuncture is based on ancient principles. It looks at pain and illness as signs that the body is out of balance. The overall aim of acupuncture treatments are to restore the body’s equilibrium for the mind, body and sprit to work in harmony. Acupuncturists are trained to use diagnostic techniques that focus on the individual, not their illness, and all symptoms relate to each other, and the principle of the treatment is that illness and pain occur when the body’s Qi, or vital energy cannot flow freely within the meridian channels.

Fully accredited by the Acupuncture Society covering over 80 meridian acupuncture points, yin/yang, 5 elements, needling techniques, contraindications, protocol, energy, meridian channels, moxibustion, tongue and pulse diagnosis, pathologies/point locations for physical, emotional symptoms, conditions and more…

Each module will consist of x1 Saturday and x1 Sunday per month for 6 months, case studies and assessments are required during each module and the last module will consist of theory and piratical examination. This diploma is available to beginner and advanced therapists.

Acupuncture starter kit is available to purchase via www.medikore.co.uk

ALL STUDENTS MUST HOLD A LEVEL 3 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY QUALIFICATION

Dates TBC, £250, 10am-4pm

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

Tok-Sen works on the whole body, the deep percussion of the Tok-sen tools helps stimulate and break down energy blockages in the tissue and energy channels, to help 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 body 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”.

Dates TBC, £250, 10am-4pm

Traditional Thai Herbal Compress 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 been passed down through the generations.

Thai Herbal Compresses, packed with traditional Thai herbs, works on the whole body. The relaxing pressure massage techniques of the herbal compresses help stimulate and break down energy blockages in the tissue and energy channels, creating a feeling of homeostasis and well-being. The therapy will start with a prayer to Jivaka, Physician to Lord Buddha, a full body routine is delivered using warmed oils, helping to bring equilibrium to the client with the therapeutic essential oils and nourishment of vitamins and minerals from the base oils. The steamed compresses bring a warming zen to the whole therapy. 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 Herbal Compress Massage on a therapy couch or a Thai mat using steamed compresses full of Thai herbs, spiritual teachings, history of practices, contraindications and cautions, correct postures for yourself and your clients.

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

Dates TBC, £250, 10am-4pm

This 2 day Body massage course follows the National Occupational Standards and covers reception, consultation, anatomy and physiology, contra-indications and contra-actions, skin conditions, preparing for treatments, massage techniques and a professional full body massage routine. The course is written and accompanied by images, online video clips and a voice-over with The Guild. Upon completions of the online theory modules, you will receive a PDF manual which you can refer back to. Theory modules are completed online with full online support.

Massage increases oxygen in the blood and releases toxins such as lactic acid from the muscles. It stimulates and renews skin reducing cellulite and improves lymphatic drainage. This treatments shortens recovery time from muscular strain and athletic injury and also has the ability to reduce stress, depression and anxiety.

All students enrolled on this course must complete The Guild GTI Professional Standards online and Covid19 course. These are one off online courses and free with the Guild membership registration.

4th October 2025, £170, 10am-4pm (26 CPD points)

Hot Stone Massage is the ancient practice of heating Basalt (volcanic) stones and placing them on various areas of the body during the massage. They can either be left on tense spots or used by hand to aid in heating and relaxing sore muscles, the cold stones are also used to help reduce inflammation. The practice began among the Hindus in India approximatly 5,000 years ago and was called Ayurveda.

This Hot Stone course will teach you everything you need to know about offering a professional Hot Stone Massage. This 1 day course follows the National Occupational Standards. It also covers anatomy and physiology, contra-indications and contra-actions, preparing for treatment, massage techniques and a full body massage routine.

This course is written and accompanied by by images, online video clips and a voice-over with The Guild. Upon completion of the online theory modules, you will recieve a PDF manual which you can refer back to.

All students enrolled on this course must complete The Guild GTI Professional Standards online and Covid19 course. Thses are one off online courses and free with the Guild membership registration.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HOLD A LEVEL 3 BODY MASSAGE QUALIFICATION OR EQU