Anatomy and Physiology for Holistic Therapists

Francesca Gould is a course leader and teaches holistics and beauty therapy at Soundwell College, Bristol. She is also practising holistic and beauty therapist.

Part 1 Cells and tissues: cells; tissues. Part 2 Skin, hair and nails: epidermis; dermis; subcutaneous layer; functions of the skin; effects of massage on the skin; skin aging; skin types; skin diseases and disorders; hair; nails. Part 3 The skeletal system and the joints: functions of the skeleton; types of bone; formation of bone (ossification); ligaments; tendons; anatomical terms; the bones of the skeleton; joints of the body. Part 4 The muscular system: the action of muscles; effects of massage on muscles; muscles of the body; posture. Part 5 The circulatory systems: blood and its functions; the heart; pulmonary circulation general (systemic) circulation; how the circulation works; effects of massage on the circulatory system; lymphatic system; the spleen. Part 6 The respiratory and olfactory systems: the respiratory system; the olfactory system. Part 7 The nervous system: neurones; how impulses are transmitted; nerves; diversions of the nervous system; central nervous system (CNS); peripheral nervous system; autonomic nervous system. Part 8 The endocrine system: the pituitary glands; the pineal gland; the thyroid; the parathyroid; the thymus; the adrenal glands; the pancreas; the ovaries; and testes. Part 9 The digestive system: digestion. Part 10 The reproductive systems: the male reproductive system; the female reproductive system; the breast. Part 11 The urinary system: the kidneys; the ureters; the bladder; the urethra; massage and the urinary system.