Complementary health

Classes taught by Ellie Holly

Ellie Holly teaches diet and nutrition, and massage including aromatherapy, in central London. For more details of the courses, or to enrol, please contact the Mary Ward Centre in Holborn.

Introduction to Diet and Nutrition
A six week introductory course which covers the structure and function of the digestive system, good and bad fats, how different food groups benefit the body, and how to eat a healthy diet.

Course dates: Tuesdays from 10.30 to 12.30am
23 February to 30 March 2010 (Course code 523)
8 June to 13 July 2010 (Course code 524)
Cost £47, concessions £14

Herbal Medicine - Spring Herb Celebration, King Henry's Walk Garden
An informal talk describing what herbal medicine is, how herbal remedies are prepared, and the medicinal properties of some of the plants (and weeds!) in King Henry's Walk Garden. All you need is an interest in herbal medicine and plants.

Date: Sunday 9 May 2010.
The talk will last one hour, and is free. Time to be announced.
'Spring Herb Celebration' at King Henry's Walk Garden, Islington, London N1 4NX (Tel: 0207 923 9035)

Massage and Aromatherapy Oils
Learn how to massage using essential oils on this relaxed two-day course. Learn where essential oils come from, how to use them in a variety of ways, how to test their safety, and learn about six essential oils in detail. You will also be making blends of essential oils and developing your practical massage skills during the course.

Course dates:Saturdays 10am to 5pm
8 May and 15 May 2010 (Course code 519)
Cost £81, Concessions £24

Introduction to Massage
This is a beginner's massage course. It is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to improve their massage skills to use on family and friends, or to prepare themselves for taking the professional ITEC massage diploma course later. The course involves some massage theory and a lot of practical massage. Over the six weeks you will learn to massage the hands, feet, back, neck, shoulders, face and scalp.

Course dates: Mondays 2.30 to 4.30pm for six weeks
14 June to 19 July (Course code 517)
Cost £49, Concessions £15