Beauty Therapy Fact File

Susan Cressy has worked in the beauty industry for over 30 years as a practioner, business manager, external examiner and consultant. During the past 10 years she developed her interest in holistic therapies and added to her extensive list of qualifications. She currently lectures at South Trafford College, co-ordinating the Level 3 Beauty Therapy programme. Susan has been instrumental in the development of a spa management course whilst continuing to write highly-regarded books on beauty and holistic therapies.

Section 1 - Professional practice 1. The therapist and reception 2. Client consultation 3. Contraindications 4. Health and safety 5. Electrical science Section 2 - Lifestyle 6. Diet and nutrition 7. Stress and exercise Section 3 - The skin 8. The skin Section 4 - Facial treatments 9. Manual facial treatments 10. Eye treatments 11. Facial electrical treatments 12. Make up Section 5 - Spa and heat therapies 13. Spa and heat therapies Section 6 - Body treatments 14. Body assessment 15. Body massage 16. Aromatherapy 17. Indian head massage 18. Body electrical treatments 19. Ultraviolet, infrared and radiant heat treatment 20. False tan treatment Section 7 - Hair removal 21. Temporary hair removal 22. Electrical epilation Section 8 - Hand and foot treatments 23. Hand and foot treatments 24. Artificial nail systems Section 9 - Anatomy and physiology 25. Cells, tissues and the skin 26. The skeletal system 27. The muscular system 28. The cardiovascular system 29. The lymphatic system 30. The respiratory system 31. The digestive system 32. The urinary system 33. The nervous system 34. The endocrine system 35. the reproductive system 36. The special senses Section 10 - Business Management 37. Setting up a business 38. Aspects of a profitable business 39. Marketing and promotion 40. Increasing sales 41. Consumer protection