Donegal Institute of Beauty Therapy and Complementary Medicine

This specialised deep stress busting massage works on the head, face, neck, chest and upper back easing any built up tension and stress. Headaches are relieved, muscles relaxed easing muscle pain, eyestrain relieved, jaw ache (TMJ) relieved, chronic local joint pain relieved insomnia relieved, and concentration levels are improved and a wonderful feeling of relaxed is achieved. The charka treatment is also introduced to this treatment, helping to rebalance the entire energy system of the body.

This course offers a certificate level qualification and is open to Beauty specialists or massage therapists.

This course works on pressure point and drainage massage techniques on the energy pathways along the chest, upper back neck head and face. It is similar in effect to that of acupuncture except needles are not used. It is a deeply healing and relaxing treatment, promoting re-balancing of all the energy pathways that effect our body’s organs and tissues.

This course offers a certificate level qualification and is open to both beauty specialists and massage therapists.

This is a very special course that trains you how to adapt your massage skills to treat an expectant mother to benefit both the mother and baby and help promote a healthy, happy pregnancy, birth and recovery. This massage can help alleviate many of the physical and emotional conditions that go hand in hand with pregnancy such as muscle tension, spasm and cramping, postural pain, disturbed sleep patterns, heartburn and hormonal mood imbalances etc and once the mother improves she will release happy endorphins to the baby via the improved circulation reaching the placenta. A wonderfully informative course covering all aspects of Consultation, contra indications, treatment techniques, after care and referral procedures.

This certificate course is open to qualified massage/body therapists only

This new facial massage treatment is taking the UK by storm and has now arrived in Ireland. It differs greatly from a regular facial massage as it incorporates many different massage techniques giving a very specialised facial treatment with dramatic and instant results without the need for surgery. Clients will continue to insist on this treatment once they’ve had the feedback from family and friends on how good they are looking. It is a ‘must-do course’ for all progressive therapists.

This certificate course is open to qualified beauty or massage/body therapists only

Ear candling has been used for many years as an effective treatment to control ear and sinus related problems such as ear ache, rhinitis, tinnitus, sinusitis and other chronic conditions. Ear candling generates a pleasant feeling of warmth and balance of pressure in the ears, forehead, and sinuses as congestion is released.

This course offers a certificate level qualification and is open to beauty or massage therapists.

This course covers the revelation of what Reiki actually is. Reiki level 1 is all about ‘Self Clearing’ of negative energy and ‘attunment’ to enable the student to begin the first stage of Reiki healing which is to perform ‘self treatments’ and also treatments for family and friends. This course is open to therapists and non therapists.

This course is designed to further advance the Reiki student to The Level of a Professional Reiki Therapist. The student will receive their 2nd attunement. This level is ten times stronger than Level one, enabling the Reiki therapist to channel their energy to other persons to provide a professional healing treatment in person or by means of ‘absentee healing’. This course is open to anyone who has already attained Reiki Level 1.

Using the 9 healing Angles of the Energy Field to work with our 12-Strand Spiritual DNA to integrate the negativity or of the past to bring release & comfort to the future

This wonderfully inspirational course , similar to Reiki, but using the power of the Angles to assist healing & provides students with the techniques to clear negative physical and emotional energy blockages from the human energy field by working at the 1st (physical) and 2nd (emotional) pair of 12- Strand DNA to reach a level of positive physical and emotional imprint.

This level of IET Healing training provides the student with the techniques to clear negative physical, emotional, mental and Karmic energy blockages from the human energy field by working at the 3rd (mental) and 4th (karmic) pair of 12-Strand DNA to replace with positive imprints.

This advanced level of IET Healing training provides the student with the techniques used to discover one’s soul’s mission and attract members of one’s soul cluster to help live one’s soul mission and bring dreams alive by working with the 4th (genetic soul profile) and 5th( soul cluster) of the 12-Strand DNA.

This healing treatment combines the use of massage techniques with the thermogenic effects of heated stones increasing circulation, metabolism and inflammatory response while decreasing muscular spasm and the anti-inflammatory effects of cold stones will also decrease muscle spasm and have an analgesic (pain relieving) effect and optionally the use of blended or pre-blended essential oil which will have their own therapeutic properties.

This treatment will provide, yet increase all the therapeutic effects of manual massage whilst minimising the physical treatment strain on the therapist compared to manual massage. The client will enjoy a deeply luxurious and relaxing treatment.

This course offers a certificate level qualification and is open to massage therapists only

This course is open to massage therapists only and involves using techniques for applying body scrubs, body wraps and body packs for slimming, firming and de-toxing effects.

This course offers a certificate level qualification and is open to Massage/ Body Therapists only

This massage course is designed to develop massage therapist from delivering a general massage used mostly for relaxation purposes to that where they can actually treat specific physical muscular complaints that can affect the deep muscles of the legs, back, arms & shoulders and also the feet . They will be able to treat conditions such as chronic pain, limited mobility, repetitive strain injury, postural conditions, osteoarthritis pain, fibromyalgia, muscle tension & spasm, whiplash and sports injury. The therapist will learn correct treatment posture for deep tissue work, develop palpation skills, treat trigger points and apply neuromuscular Technique and other advanced techniques including hands free techniques to save the therapist injuries to themselves.

This certificate course is open to massage/ body therapists only

This course is an extremely informative course that will advance the massage therapists injury treatment service greatly. The course will cover techniques such as taping and strapping techniques to strengthen and support joints with special emphasis on the knee and shoulder as well as other body joints

This course advances the massage therapist’s skills to be able to competently demonstrate the skills of Muscle Energy Techniques used in soft tissue mobilisation. Topics covered will include PIR, Lower Crossed Leg Syndrome etc and a through revision of the postural muscles. This is a really rewarding and hands-on course.

This is a wonderful course that introduces the therapist to the use of the Gym Ball and covers it’s benefits in injury prevention, fitness conditioning, postural control and general well being. A great value for therapists and client’s alike. It is especially beneficial for therapists working with client’s suffering back pain or other injuries or pregnant or elderly clients.

This course is designed to introduced experienced therapists to apply specific techniques to examine and treat common areas of complaint for clients. This course will further expand your injury treatment service, expanding your clientele list greatly.

Spray tanning is one most sought after beauty treatment today. It can be easily used within a salon environment or by a mobile technician. The course will cover the correct client preparation, items required for the treatment, application technique to avoid those tell-tale tan lines and aftercare including top-up advice to ensure it lasts well and the relevant health & safety guidelines.

This course is open to therapists & non therapists wishing to apply tan by spray application

This certificate course is open to therapists & non therapists wishing to learn make-up techniques to include face shapes, eye shapes, nose shapes, concealing, foundation application, eye-make-up & tweezing & eye lash curlers, facial contouring & blusher application and lip make-up application ,tools of the trade, client consultation, contra-indications, professionalism, and the relevant health & safety required to perform a professional treatment and be certified by ITEC which is the International Awarding body for Professional Therapists. Mac make-up will be used in training.

These courses is open to anyone who has already qualified in Make-up, wishing to advance their make-up application techniques. Mac make-up is used during training. The courses will run over 5 individual modules enabling you to chose which you wish to attend. Modules include High Fashion and Catwalk make up, Airbrush Make up, Bridal make-up application including pre-trial, Hair Upstyling for make-up artists, Photographic & Editorial Make up including the knowledge of the effects off lighting and portfolio building & test shoot procedures - an optional Photoshoot with a professional photographer can be booked to get your portfolio off to a professional start when attending this course.

Mac Make-up Products will be used during training.

This course offers a certificate level and is open to Beauty Therapists only. It is a wonderful treatment to offer clients who have that ‘poker straight’ eyelash to give a lift and curl effect, which has a semi- permanent result and avoids the need for mechanical curlers and even mascara.

This course is open to beauty therapists who have already trained in basic waxing techniques.

The course will cover the new advanced intimate waxing techniques. The course will cover Californian, Brazilian and Hollywood and Playbuy waxing techniques. Candidates are asked to have full growth o attend this course as they will be worked on as well as working otherwise they will be asked to bring a model if suitable according to course numbers.

This course is a certificate level and is open to Beauty Therapists only. It is a fabulous treatment that covers 3 different sizes of lashes from the natural to the dramatic look that when applied can last up to 3 months of wear to create great volume and length to the lashes without the need for mascara or eyelash curlers. It is fast becoming the new ‘sought after treatment’ in the salon.

No need to be artistic to apply eye catching nail art designs. You will learn how to use the various tools of the trade including glitters, transfers, stickers, rhinestones etc with little effort to create amazing looks for everyday wear, special occasions or even seasonal looks for Christmas, Halloween, Valentines etc.

This course is a certificate level and open to anyone with manicure/ pedicure training

This course involves the application, refill & rebalance techniques of applying gel nails which provide a glossy lightweight nail extension safely without damage to the client’s natural nails. Nail extensions are becoming a very popular treatment requested by clients.

This course is a certificate level and is open to manicure/ pedicure graduates wishing to learn the application technique for type of nail extension

This course allows those already trained in gel nail application to further their treatment service to incorporate exciting nail art designs using colour blending and marbling, embedding and layering techniques that will create fabulous new looks for your clients

This course involves the application, refill & re-balance techniques of acrylic nails which provide a natural but very strong nail extension without causing damage to the client’s natural nails. They are being requested by clients as a ‘must-have look’. This course is a certificate level and is open to manicure/pedicure graduates wishing to learn the application technique for type of nail extension.

In the hands of a trained technician this is a fabulous skill to add to your service, saving time and the wear and tear on you the therapist, especially when working with acrylic nail extensions. You will be trained in the various grit files and attachments, filing techniques, quick in-fills and re-whites (nail balancing), and product removal and the relevant health & safety for use.

This course is a certificate level and is open to nail technicians

This course allows those already trained in acrylic nail application to further their treatment service to incorporate exciting nail art designs using 3D artwork, embedding and free-form sculpting design techniques that will create fabulous new looks for your clients

This is an excellent skill to add to a nail technician’s treatment as it provides strong gel or acrylic nail extensions that also feel lightweight and natural without the use of a plastic tip and therefore saves time, expense and the risk of nail damage. Clients will love this effect.