Here is a list of certifications available in Singapore:
1. Diploma in Holistic Massage (ITEC, UK)
2. Diploma in Aromatherapy (ITEC, UK)
3. Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage (ITEC, UK)
4. Diploma in Sports Massage (ITEC, UK)
5. Diploma in Aromatherapy (IFA, UK)
Others include:
Diploma in Traditional Chinese Massage (Tui Na)
Certificate in Myofascial Release (MFR/Trigger Point Release)
Certificate in CranialSacral Therapy (CST)
Please do update us if you know of other certifications available here in Singapore.
ITEC - International Therapy Examination Council
IFA - International Federation of Aromatherapists
For beginners, who have an interest in Massage and have thoughts of joining the industry, I highly reccomend you to take up the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage course. This is the foundation course you should take before you branch out to take 'advance' courses such as Aromatherapy, MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage), Sports, Tui Na, MFR and CST.
The ITEC Dip. in Holistic Massage comprises of 3 modules as follow:
1. Core Subjects (Business Awareness & Professional Conduct)
2. Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Body
3. Massage Theory and Practical Swedish Massage
Every module is examinable by ITEC, which means that the examiners will be from ITEC, London, UK. They will come down to your school to do an examination. On top of the exam for the 3 modules, you will have to do a case study comprising of 20 treatments in total - 5 Clients, 4 Treatments Each, describing your treatment plan, how the client feels etc.
After you pass your ITEC Dip. in Holistic Massage, you can branch out to the advance courses to which interest you more. (I would say that most advance courses, and if you want to open your own practice, you will need the ITEC Dip. in Holistic Massage as a foundation.)
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage - Course Information / Syllabus