Endeavour College of Natural Health

Short Courses

The Endeavour College of Natural Health Short Course program provides an opportunity to discover and explore various modalities and areas within Natural Health. If you are thinking about embarking on study in a particular area, why not experience it. Meet the lecturers, ask questions and feel confident in your study aspirations and choices.

If you are a practitioner these online and on-campus short courses are a great way to refresh your knowledge, to add different skills and techniques and to engage in professional development. A range of our Short Courses are recognised with various Natural Therapies Associations.


Aromatherapy
This course includes information on how essential oils are distilled from plants, safety in using essential oils and preparations for various ailments. The course takes a hands on approach to aromatherapy, including workbooks and samples.

Beating Colds and Flu Naturally - Online Course
This one day course provides the opportunity to explore preventative measures including maintaining a healthy body and immune system as well as strategies for beating colds and flu naturally. This workshop will provide information from a variety of healing modalities.

Biomedical Pathology Test Interpretation
This one day interactive workshop provides an introductory explanation of common pathology tests used in modern health practice and the accurate interpretation of the results. Developing practitioners' knowledge and allowing them to further investigate and treat according to modern diagnosis allows for a more complete and holistic approach to client care. With Pathology interpretation being regarded as an area of concern for most complementary health practitioners, this workshop will provide practitioners with the required knowledge to effectively interact with the existing health care model. This workshop explores individual systems of the body and common pathology testing for each system, highlighting ‘normal’ ranges and what implications this has for clients.

Couples Massage
Learn the techniques to relax tired and sore muscles, relieve stress and tension, increase blood flow and reconnect with your partner! This workshop will teach you to safely and effectively use Swedish massage techniques and pure essential oils to create therapeutic home treatments for yourself and your partner. Over two days you will cover the benefits of couples massage using techniques as well as using essential oil blends that promote relaxation and togetherness, adding another dimension to your full body massage.

Do-It-Yourself Baby Care Products
Many common Baby Care products contain ingredients that are derived from petro- chemicals and harsh preservatives. Learn how easy it is to make effective and natural products that protect and nourish young tender skin.

In this workshop participants will make products including lotions, balms and cleansers as well as aromatherapy essential oil blends to calm and relax, uplift and engage baby and child. As this is a practical workshop, places are limited so don't be disappointed, book early.

Do-It-Yourself Skin Care Products
Learn to prepare skincare products made from all natural ingredients without synthetic chemicals or harsh preservatives. In this hands-on workshop participants will make a range of products including cleansers, moisturisers, gels and toners. This is a very popular workshop and places are limited so book early.

Infant Massage
This course will teach parents the basic theory of infant massage as well as a full body massage routine in a light-hearted manner. This course runs for one and a half hours over four sessions and is taught in a warm and safe learning environment.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This massage technique is useful with most other manual therapies and is designed to stimulate and enhance lymphatic flow. The course concentrates on Lymphatic Drainage techniques that can be utilised for Practitioners and Carers to aid in the relief of lymphatic discomfort due to normal swelling from injury or more complicated physical conditions. This course is available to massage students and practicing Massage Therapists.

Natural Stress Reduction - Online
Stress is defined as a person's response to their environment and is measured in terms of arousal or stimulation. Stress is often a very individual response – different people respond differently to the same stimulus – what might be ‘stressful’ for one person and impact on them in a negative way, may be ‘invigorating’ to another, with only positive outcomes.This course aims to explore and identify stress. It provides participants with the necessary tools to implement strategies for managing time, stress and relaxation naturally.

This includes:

• An introduction to the physiology of stress
  
• Management of stress - improving your internal and external environment
  
• Tools for coping with stress including, Aromatherapy, Meditation, Yoga, Naturopathy, tai chi and flower essences
  
• Creating a ‘lasting calm’

Natural Vitality and Ageing - Online
As life expectancy increases, so does the number of ageing people in the world. Despite the physical and psychological problems brought on by advancing age, we find more elderly people living a more active life today than ever before. In this course, we will explore the problems associated with ageing and learn how to address them by making suitable lifestyle changes. Optimal nutrition, medication awareness and physical exercise will be considered.

Preconception and Pregnancy Care - Online
It is becoming increasingly common for couples who are trying to conceive a child to experience infertility. This course will provide information regarding diagnostic tests and procedures to identify some of the causes of infertility. It provides information on the options for enhancing the chances of conception, promoting a healthy pregnancy, and supporting an optimal birth and post-partum health. Nutrition, herbal medicine and other naturopathic options will be discussed for all stages of this process.

Reflexology
Your organs and glands are represented by reflex points on your feet. Expand your knowledge of reflexology and bring your body into balance. Available at Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Rayid Iridology
The Rayid model recognises that throughout the ages, the eyes have been known as the windows to the soul. The iris is regarded as a beautiful and intricate blueprint of one's personality. As a genetic map, the iris reveals detailed information about patterns you have inherited from your family, as well as how you communicate, relate, and behave.

Sports Nutrition
An athlete’s dietary regimen plays a vital part in accomplishing goals. This workshop illustrates for practitioners how an athlete should apply the necessary nutrition to benefit from training and to maximize sporting performance.

Seated Massage Therapy
This is a form of Traditional Chinese Massage practiced on clients while they are fully clothed. The student will learn the hand skills required to apply this massage sequence safely and effectively over the neck, shoulders, arms and hands. The course will consist of practical demonstrations, handouts and audience participation under supervision. Statement of attendance will be issued at the completion of the workshop.

Super Nutrition
Learn more about “super- foods” and how they can boost the immune system with a high level of anti-oxidants. Learn what super foods can be used to alleviate various health conditions and try new foods.

Swedish Massage Therapy
Learn and experience full body relaxation massage techniques to reduce muscle tension and improve general wellbeing. Available at Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

Travelling/Working with Sporting Teams
Available to practicing massage therapists and those who have an interest in sport. The aim is to maximise the education of both experienced and novice massage therapists by creating and presenting quality massage training. The course will benefit the practitioners interested in professional development and applications of massage within the athlete's training. Also covered are maintenance massage applications, pre- & post event massage applications and considerations when travelling with professional sporting teams.

Tui - Na Full Body Massage
This practical course teaches students a traditional style of Chinese massage which is applied to a fully clothed client while lying on a massage table. Students will learn a specialised hands-on sequence that encompasses the entire body with the use of various massage and stretching techniques to improve flexibility and performance. This course has been upgraded to a new two day program which will see participants learning a lot more and walking away more confident in their skill.

Weight Loss Naturally - Online
The problem of obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally and has significantly become the cause of a number of chronic diseases and disabilities. Both emotionally and physically, obesity affects an indiscriminate group of people with far reaching consequences. Obesity creates ongoing issues for individuals, business and industry, families and the wider community. This course offers the skills and knowledge of how to measure obesity and also how simple changes in dietary habits can help control weight and promote a healthy life. It also provides an insight into issues related to obesity and some important guidelines to weight loss by following a healthy and nutritious diet.

Yoga & Meditation
Learn the techniques of Concentrative and Mindfulness meditation to relieve stress, increase blood flow, lower blood pressure, enhance immune system, decrease muscle tension, prevent headaches and reduce anxiety, just a few of the wonders meditation can achieve!

To find out when you can start study in your chosen course, or to learn more about flexible online learning options enquire below or call us now on 1300 623 591.