Holistic Therapies Training Academy

Holistic Therapies Training Academy Our training environment is anything but dull. At Holistic Therapies Training Academy, weโ€™re passionate about helping students build careers they love.
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๐Ÿ’ฌ Empowering you to create a career in holistic, beauty, sports & massage therapies.

๐ŸŽ“ VTCT Approved | Accredited & CPD Courses | Flexible Online & In-Person Study.

๐ŸŒฟ Beauty | Massage | Sports | Complementary | Aromatherapy | Teacher Training With over 200 accredited training courses and thousands of students successfully trained over the past 18+ years, Holistic Therapies Training Academy has g

rown into one of the UKโ€™s leading multi-award-winning vocational training providers. Founded by Karen Ashton, an experienced therapist, educator, and business mentor, the academy proudly carries the title "Academy" as a symbol of its credibility, success, and commitment to professional standards. We believe learning should be engaging, empowering, and fun, and we work hard to create a welcoming, friendly space where students feel supported. Whether you're training in-person at one of our centres or online via our flexible course platform, you'll be met with warmth, encouragement, and real-world guidance from experienced tutors who are or have been practising therapists. We offer a diverse and evolving range of courses in:

Beauty therapy

Nails

Holistic massage and bodywork

Aromatherapy and complementary therapies

Sports massage and fitness

Business, and customer service

Teacher training, IQA and assessor qualifications

Our personalised approach to learning is what sets us apart. We understand that no two students learn the same way, so we tailor our support to match each learnerโ€™s individual needs. From beginners starting fresh, to experienced therapists looking to expand or refresh their skills, our courses are suitable for anyone ready to grow their career in the wellness and beauty industry.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ Our students include:

Career changers and those facing redundancy

Mums returning to work with flexible hours in mind

Qualified therapists adding new treatments to their menu

Healthcare professionals such as nurses, midwives, and doulas

Fitness instructors

Animal therapists

Aspiring educators setting up their own training schools


Many of our learners go on to work in:

Leading hotels and spas

Hospices and care settings

Travel and tourism sectors abroad, including cruise ships

Private therapy clinics and retreats

Education and training roles

Our tutors are self-employed, industry-experienced professionals, which means our students benefit from practical, real-life business knowledge alongside their qualifications. Whether training in a group, 1-to-1, on-site or online, each student receives the attention and support they need to confidently succeed. Weโ€™re continuously adding new courses, refreshing our content, and creating practical, supportive resources โ€” all designed to help our learners thrive in todayโ€™s ever-evolving therapy and beauty industry.

07/08/2026
Grow Your Therapy Business โ€” Online & In Person course.You can be an incredible therapist and still struggle to build th...
07/08/2026

Grow Your Therapy Business โ€” Online & In Person course.

You can be an incredible therapist and still struggle to build the business you actually want.
Because knowing how to support your clients and knowing how to grow a therapy business are two completely different skill sets.
Maybe you've joined the directories.
You've created the social media pages.
You've got a website (or it's permanently on the to-do list ๐Ÿ™ˆ).
You know you should probably be doing more to market yourselfโ€ฆ
But what?
What actually works?
And how do you do it without feeling salesy, uncomfortable or like you're trying to become some kind of online influencer?
That's where I come in.
As your mentor, I can support you while you work through the Grow Your Therapy Business โ€” (whether you choose the Online or the In Person course), helping you take what you're learning and actually apply it to your practice, your clients and the kind of therapist you want to be.
Because sometimes the information isn't the problem.
It's knowing:
โ€œWhat does this look like for ME?โ€
What should I focus on?
What am I wasting time on?
Why isn't something working?
What could I be doing differently?
And, probably most importantlyโ€ฆ
How do I turn all of this into action rather than another course I buy with good intentions and never quite finish?
That's the difference mentoring can make.
You'll have the course to give you the structure and learning, and me alongside you to help you implement it.
No ridiculous promises that you'll suddenly have a full diary overnight.
No pressure to market yourself in ways that don't feel right.
And no expectation that you somehow need to know how to run a successful business just because you trained to be a brilliant therapist.
Just practical learning, mentoring, accountability and support to help you start building the practice you actually want.
For this month, I'm offering both the online and in person course at ยฃ147, but only for 6 people, and 2 spaces have already gone.

If you've been meaning to do something about growing, or starting, your practice rather than just hoping enquiries pick up, this could be a really good time to start.
Message me GROW and I'll talk you through what's included and whether it's right for you.

Equally, if you are currently a student and want to hit the ground running when you qualify, why wait till then to learn the fundamentals of getting clients and starting your business.

Working in partnership to bring to you the Grow coach formula โ„ข๏ธ

๐Ÿ’š Learning and working, in a way that works for youWe loved Claireโ€™s post because there are actually two things here tha...
07/08/2026

๐Ÿ’š Learning and working, in a way that works for you

We loved Claireโ€™s post because there are actually two things here that are really important to us at HTTA.

๐Ÿ“ Firstly, revision

We love seeing our students make their learning their own. We actively encourage them to write techniques, treatment routines and sequences down in **their own words** โ€“ using little prompts, abbreviations or descriptions that help *them* remember.

Revision looks different for everyone, and finding the method that makes things click for you can make such a difference.

โ˜€๏ธ But thereโ€™s something else in Claireโ€™s post that we love tooโ€ฆ

We encourage our tutors to work the hours that suit them and their families.

Taking time out during the school holidays was always one of my favourite ways of working when my own children were younger. Those weeks together are so precious, and you don't get them back. โค๏ธ

Running a training academy doesn't just mean supporting our students to build careers and businesses that work around their lives โ€“ we want that flexibility for the people who work with us too.

Enjoy those summer memories with your kiddies, Claire! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

Revision - as you know currently I am off with the kids during the summer. This time is very precious for me and I want to be able to make memories and prepare for a busy September! Just like many of our students.

This picture was taken during one of my training sessions with Holistic Therapies Training Academy the students make notes when they learn to help them revise and prepare in a way that is personal to them.

Revision is different for each of us, but take your time and do what works for you!

If you need any help of advice please reach out and I will do what I can to help ๐Ÿ™‚

Claire

07/08/2026

๐Ÿ™Œ Could Hand Reflexology be your next skill?

Yesterday Natalie was teaching Hand Reflexology at our Bideford Academy โ€“ a practical and versatile therapy that can be learnt in its own right or as part of a recognised reflexology qualification. ๐ŸŒฟ

โœจ Choose your route:

๐Ÿ™Œ Standalone Hand Reflexology Course
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 14th October

๐Ÿ‘ฃ VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
๐Ÿ“… Next course starts Wednesday 30th September

Whether you're already a therapist looking to expand your treatment menu or you'd love to train as a reflexologist, we have an option for you.

๐Ÿ“ Bideford, North Devon

๐Ÿ‘‡ Comment HAND for the standalone course or REFLEXOLOGY for details of the full VTCT qualification.

๐Ÿ™Œ Hand Reflexology Training with NatalieYesterday at HTTA, Natalie was teaching Hand Reflexology โ€“ a wonderfully practic...
07/08/2026

๐Ÿ™Œ Hand Reflexology Training with Natalie

Yesterday at HTTA, Natalie was teaching Hand Reflexology โ€“ a wonderfully practical therapy that can be used as a treatment in its own right or alongside other holistic therapies. ๐ŸŒฟ

Hand reflexology works with reflex points on the hands and is a fantastic skill to have in your therapy toolkit. It can be particularly useful when working on the feet isnโ€™t suitable, practical, or preferred by the client.

โœจ Do you want to learn Hand Reflexology?

You have two options:

๐Ÿ™Œ Standalone Hand Reflexology Course
Perfect for qualified therapists wanting to add another skill to their treatment offering.

๐Ÿ“… Next course: Wednesday 14th October

OR

๐Ÿ‘ฃ Study towards your VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology

Hand reflexology can also be learnt as part of our full VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology, ideal if you want to become a professionally qualified reflexologist.

๐Ÿ“… Next Diploma starts: Wednesday 30th September

Whether you want to add hand reflexology to your existing skills or take the next step towards a recognised reflexology qualification, we have a training route to suit you.

๐Ÿ“ Training at our Bideford Academy (Also taught at our Plymouth venue & accredited courses taught in St Austell, Cornwall)
๐ŸŽ“ Professional, supportive training with experienced tutors
๐Ÿ’ณ Flexible payment options available

๐Ÿ‘‡ Comment 'HAND' if you'd like details about the standalone course, or 'REFLEXOLOGY' if you'd like information about the full VTCT Level 3 Diploma.

A successful therapy business needs two things.Firstly...You need professional skills that genuinely help people.That's ...
07/08/2026

A successful therapy business needs two things.

Firstly...

You need professional skills that genuinely help people.

That's why we're passionate about providing high-quality therapy training.

Secondly...

People need to know you exist.

That's where GROW Your Business Online comes in.

Together they help you build something sustainable.

๐ŸŒฟ Professional skills.

๐ŸŒฟ Confidence.

๐ŸŒฟ Visibility.

๐ŸŒฟ A steady flow of clients.

Because it's not about becoming "good at marketing."

It's about making sure the people who need your skills can actually find you.

The learning happens inside the GROW Portal.

My role is to mentor, encourage and support you as you put that learning into practice.

Whether you're thinking about your next therapy qualification or looking for support to grow your practice, I'd love to help. Send me a message and let's chat. ๐Ÿ’š

Every new therapy you learn creates new opportunities.One of my favourite things is seeing practitioners grow. Sometimes...
06/08/2026

Every new therapy you learn creates new opportunities.

One of my favourite things is seeing practitioners grow. Sometimes that's by learning Facial Skincare. Sometimes it's Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki or another CPD course.

Every new skill gives you another way to help people improve their wellbeing.

And every qualification builds your confidence as a practitioner. ๐ŸŒฟ

Learning doesn't stop when you qualify.

It's something that helps your business evolve throughout your career.

If you could learn one new therapy this year, what would it be?

๐ŸŒฑ Are you an amazing therapist... but still struggling to attract enough clients?One of the biggest frustrations I hear ...
06/08/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Are you an amazing therapist... but still struggling to attract enough clients?

One of the biggest frustrations I hear from beauty, massage, and holistic therapists is:

"I'm qualified... but I don't know how to consistently get clients."

The truth is, most of us spend hundreds (or even thousands!) of pounds learning our practical skills, yet very little time learning how to market ourselves or grow a sustainable business.

It's no surprise so many therapists feel overwhelmed when it comes to attracting clients.

I've just written a new blog that explores:

๐ŸŒฑ Why so many therapists struggle to get clients
๐ŸŒฑ Common marketing mistakes that could be holding your business back
๐ŸŒฑ Why growing your business isn't about doing more marketing; it's about focusing on the right things
๐ŸŒฑ How small improvements can make a big difference over time

Whether you're newly qualified or you've been in business for years, I hope it gives you some valuable insights and reassurance that you're not alone.

๐Ÿ“– Read the blog - link in comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

Another qualification won't automatically bring you more clients.This surprises lots of practitioners.A new qualificatio...
05/08/2026

Another qualification won't automatically bring you more clients.

This surprises lots of practitioners.

A new qualification builds your skills.

It doesn't automatically build your visibility.

The practitioners with thriving businesses usually focus on both.

โœ” Great treatments.

โœ” Professional confidence.

โœ” Consistent visibility.

โœ” Building trust.

That's why Holistic Therapies Training offers both professional therapy qualifications and business mentoring.

One helps you become an even better practitioner.

The other helps people discover you. ๐ŸŒฑ

Which feels like your biggest challenge right now?

โค๏ธ Learning new skills

๐Ÿ’š Finding more clients

Address

Unit 1A Fletcher Industrial Estate, Clovelly Road
Bideford
EX393EU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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