I graduated from my Swedish Massage Course four months ago and I still can remember how nervous I felt going to my first day of the course but all my insecurity disappeared as soon as I met my tutor and my colleagues. Melanie was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable, and she communicates very clearly. The practice sessions were detailed, explicit, and clear to follow. She gave clear answers to all the many questions I came with, and now after my graduation I still get full support for my further development and with any queries I have. I am looking forward to my Indian Head Massage course soon. I would not hesitate to recommend the school, the course and Melanie as tutor to anyone serious about learning. Thank you Melanie.

The Diploma Course in Clinical Reflexology is a comprehensive high level training course. The staff are friendly, supportive, encouraging, giving constructive feedback and sound advice all the way, helping you to gain confidence applying reflexology.

I recommend this course to anyone with a keen interest in reflexology whether for personal use or as a career choice.

I signed up for this course in September last year,for a new skill and to do something for myself and I got so much more, I gained new friends, confidence and found my self worth that I lost over the years and a passion for life again, I was very nervous but as soon as I walked through the door I was made to feel so welcome, Melanie is an amazing tutor and is always at the end of an email, txt or call. She gave me my confidence back and is so approachable and friendly and really knows her stuff. This course has changed my life for the better and for that I am forever greatful, If you are thinking about doing this course I really urge you too as it’s fantastic in every way.

This Reflexology training is very comprehensive. I am grateful for Melanie Bell’s professionalism and nurturing spirit who is an inspiring, knowledgeable and down-to-earth teacher and have recommended this course to my friends – because I love it. Thank you so much Melanie.

Excellent, worthwhile course that has an accreditation at the end. The course has a good balance of theory and practical and we have plenty of opportunity to ask questions. It is a nice small class with combinations of backgrounds and personalities, which makes it interesting and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is interested in reflexology

The course is taught in a warm, friendly, supportive environment, and has the added benefit of being endorsed by the Association of Reflexologists.  It will enable you to gain a fantastic new skill and have fun at the same time.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and have found Melanie to be a very competent teacher. She remains very approachable and is always available for advice if needed. The course content was extensive and very comprehensive with an excellent level of anatomy and physiology. The mix of theory and practice is also spot on. I feel the course has given me an extremely good grounding for a future career as a reflexologist and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to others. The fact that the course was accredited by ABC Awards was also very important to me.

After researching and considering a few Reflexology courses I decided to apply for the course taught by Melanie Bell, because it is a fully accredited course, which is recognised by the Association of Reflexologists.

I have not regretted my decision.  I have found the course so far to be very enjoyable and informative.  I am part of a group of 12 people from a variety of backgrounds, which adds to the enjoyment. The relatively small number means Melanie has time to give everyone in the group the attention they require on teaching days, and also to reply personally and quickly to any Emails, if support is needed before the next teaching day.  Questions are always welcomed and in fact encouraged – no question is too small.

I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone from any background that is considering a Reflexology course.  The mix of clear theory teaching and supervised practical practice, backed up by home assignments and case studies, builds understanding and confidence and I feel is excellent preparation for a future in Reflexology.

At all times I found Melanie to be an extremely knowledgeable, available, likeable and competent reflexology teacher who encouraged me through difficult family circumstances to complete the course and become a Member of the Association of Reflexologists.

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The Indian head massage tutor is very friendly to everyone within the class, thus making her very approachable when you need questions answered. At first as a student you may feel overwhelmed by the practical and theory side of this topic but this is eased every gradual step along the way. Dianne will help you feel relaxed so you will be able to take in the knowledge and deliver it to a high standard. The treatment is a fantastic and reviving one and every client enjoys each visit in turn. I think the clients benefit from the vibe of the students and course leaders and this is evident when they leave with positive remarks about their sessions. A most enjoyable course to take and offer to clients.

I choose The Complementary Therapy School for my reflexology training as they seemed the most professional, with a university credit rated course and with a principal, Melanie, who had a background in reflexology and Biomedical Science, which I thought was a good balance. I have not been disappointed. I feel we have covered a huge amount in the course. I was daunted because I have no anatomy and physiology background, but I have learnt so much and however taxing it has been sometimes, I feel I will be a much better reflexologist because of it. Melanie is very passionate about reflexology, she is patient and always available to answer any question however small. I am very glad that The CTS provide lifetime support to their students, as I am sure I will be calling, but I also think this shows Melanie’s commitment to reflexology and her students. I really have loved the course and feel I have found something I really love doing and can hopefully give to other people.

Thank you for all your help on the course and for understanding and accommodating my travelling and course attendance. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning as part of the class and independently.

The advanced massage techniques day was brilliant! A lot of info to take on board but with lots of revisiting and revision it will all be worth while. Craig is a fantastic lecturer.

I searched for a long time to find a training course in reflexology, and as soon as I read about The Complementary Therapy School online, I knew I had found the right place for me. The course structure was easily adapted into my working life, the venue at Dundee offered stunning views, and being part of a class who were sharing the same journey was lovely.
The unconditional support from Melanie was second to none, – always calm, always on hand to answer student questions, (no matter how small), and also offering excellent additional support online too. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for reflexology shines through; – it becomes contagious.
The practical training was detailed and superb, the depth of theory very thorough, and although it would be fair to say the anatomy & physiology theory did challenge me on occasions, the hard work has been worth every minute. This course prepares students to confidently work to the highest professional standard in practical and theoretical knowledge. For anyone searching for a reflexology course, I cannot recommend CTS highly enough.

When I realised that complementary therapy was the career for me I immediately went online looking for courses. I found courses that I wasn’t too sure of or that just didn’t fit into my day-to-day life as a working mum of three. Then I came across The Complementary Therapy School that held classes on a Sunday, help with costs from SAAS and the course is university credit rated. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying the Swedish massage course over the last year with Melanie so much so that I am now studying the clinical reflexology course too.

When I decided I wanted to study reflexology I began looking for a course. I struggled to find anything close by that provided a high level of training and a recognised qualification. As I widened my search I came across The CTS. I was immediately impressed by the website and course description which offered a high level and widely recognised qualification. From my first call to enquire about enrolment Melanie was extremely helpful answering all my questions and sending me some further information explaining how the course was structured. The course was spread over a 10 month period and split between Anatomy and Physiology and Reflexology. The CTS have a very assessable approach to learning, I was able to fit the course around my full time job due to practice sessions being scheduled for weekends.

Upon starting the course I felt a little apprehensive having never studied a complementary therapy or A&P before. Melanie immediately put the others and me in the group at ease creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere. She explained the course and how it would be broken down and assessed answering any questions throughout the session. The group was a good size allowing Melanie to spend one on one time with us all but also allowing us to learn from each other’s experiences and bounce ideas of one another.

Melanie showed a vast knowledge and passion for both the A&P and practical Reflexology side of the course, this kept the sessions both informative and interesting. Her teaching style was a perfect balance of professional yet relaxed, no question was considered stupid and Melanie was happy to answer them throughout the session. Melanie was able to adapt her teaching and communication style dependant on the individual and their previous knowledge of the subject, allowing the group to all learn in our own way. The A&P was broken down into manageable sections, which Melanie would talk through providing excellent handouts. There was an online learning site covering the A&P, which was clear and concise, I found this easy to follow and well written as someone who has not studied A&P before. The practical sessions involved Melanie giving a demonstration followed by time for us to practice with constant support from Melanie, she offered advice and help, which really built up my confidence. The CTS provided videos of all the Reflexology sequences to watch at home, I found these a great aid when practising.

The course covered all bases, not only A&P and the practice side but also business skills and marketing. We had guest speakers providing advice on client relationships, counselling and also chinese Reflexology offering us a different take on the practice of reflexology. Throughout the course Melanie would offer advice on further reading to those who found particular aspects more interesting demonstrating her vast knowledge on the topic. Throughout the entire course Melanie was always on hand via phone or email to offer advice and support or answer any questions. She always responded promptly with an in-depth answer and was extremely approachable and discreet, again a great balance of business like professionalism on a personal level.

I would recommend the CTS to anyone, every session was worth the 300 mile round trip and I thank The CTS and especially Melanie for giving me not only the skills but the confidence I needed to go it alone and become a practising Reflexologist.

This Reflexology course is run by Melanie who is a very professional, capable and knowledgeable lady. She is approachable and any queries are encouraged and answered with enthusiasm. The course meets a high standard of learning with assignments that stretch the student so that when they are completed, there is always a sense of achievement.I have finished this course feeling that I have a worthwhile qualification,which has provided me with a solid foundation upon which to build a business. The fact that the school provides lifetime support is invaluable too!

I was looking for training in complementary therapies that was professional, affordable and worked with my schedule, and the courses at The Complementary Therapy School were the only ones that fit the bill. I signed up for the Diploma in Complementary Therapies from the outset, taking Reflexology and Anatomy and Physiology in year one, and Swedish Massage in year two. The qualifications are university credit rated and are taught in several cities throughout the UK, so you can always catch up if life gets in the way and you miss a day. Melanie is an excellent tutor, and a lovely person, who teaches the courses in a fun and professional way. She is always available for advice, and it is easy to see why she won the Association of Reflexologists Most Inspirational Tutor award 2015. New courses continue to be added; I have gone on to do the course in Indian Head Massage and hope to do more in the future.

I would recommend The Complementary Therapy School to anyone wishing to study reflexology and massage for a number of reasons. Firstly, Melanie is an amazing tutor with a wealth of knowledge, which she is very happy to share, secondly the offer of lifetime support from a therapy and business perspective is excellent, thirdly the reflexology course is credited to EQF level 5, SCQF level 8 and finally she is more than happy to work with other experts in the field to increase your learning experience.
I started with Clinical Reflexology and loved the course; the techniques seemed overwhelming however Melanie is excellent at breaking this down into manageable chunks. The Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology did seem formidable at first, however with Melanie’s excellent knowledge and patience it made sense and became very enjoyable. I continued to learn with the Swedish massage course and again Melanie made this course really worthwhile. A big thank you to Melanie and her team.

I was looking to do Reflexology at college and looked online for alternative schools or courses and found The Complementary Therapy website, called and spoke with Melanie and booked myself on this course. The reasons being the cost and available grant, which make the course very good value, the Diploma in Complementary Therapies which includes a Diploma in Swedish Massage and Reflexology and is university credit rated and very well weighted with points. And, of course, Melanie. A brilliant therapist and teacher, Melanie is extremely professional and very friendly at the same time, always smiling and has some interesting insights into the courses. This was my second massage course, I’m already qualified in Chinese Massage, and found it very helpful in expanding my skill set, looking at the therapies from new angles and increasing my Anatomy and Physiology knowledge. I cannot recommend the courses or Melanie highly enough, professional, friendly, fun, interesting and excellent value for money.

I had recently qualified as a reflexologist when Melanie’s course came to my attention. I signed up as soon as I realised I could gain a university credit rated qualification in reflexology and more advanced technique to add to my treatment routine. I already held a qualification in anatomy and physiology but not at the advanced level offered by Melanie. Although the A&P course work and essay requirements were robust and expansive, Melanie really enlivened the content with her incredible comprehension and genuine love of the subject, which was both encouraging and supportive.
Melanie was recently awarded the Inspirational Tutor Award 2015 by the Association of Reflexologists, which was well deserved as she carries a wonderful sense of compassion and understanding in her exchanges with everyone. Learning from a tutor who has that much love of their subject, a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, and an inherent heart-centred approach to health and healing, can only ever be inspirational and aspirational. I’d encourage anyone considering this course to learn their craft from Melanie, she really is one in a million.

Having attended a 6 week taster Reflexology course at my local college I was hooked and really keen to gain a “proper qualification “ in reflexology. After looking at all the courses I found the CTS. The qualification and cost appealed to me and the fact you were in a small class with a hands on tutor was my kind of learning.
I have to admit in the beginning I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew! However with encouragement from my family and tutor Melanie ( who listened to my concerns but seemed to believe I could “do this”) I carried on and got to the finish line. In fact I was surprised and still am as to how well I had done.
I also met some great girls along the way.
Thank you to you all and Melanie too.

I have just completed the Clinical Reflexology course and I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of doing it. Melanie is an excellent teacher and very approachable, nothing is a bother to her. The course work at times was challenging but was made easier with Melanie’s help and encouragement. I also met a lovely group of ladies and always looked forward to the training days. I have enjoyed every moment of the course and the sense of achievement has given me the confidence to go on and do other courses.

When I was browsing for a course in complementary therapies I was struck by the Complementary Therapy School’s website. It is clear, informative and attractive and reassured me that any course offered by the School would be of high quality. The Swedish Massage course is a university credit rated course and has a good mix of practical and theory classes. Melanie is an encouraging tutor and very flexible about submission of course work and always approachable with regards to questions both in class and via email. I was worried about the anatomy module for my Swedish Massage course but Melanie is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject and reassured the class that we would get to grips with the subject, which we did. I would recommend this course.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all your teaching. It has been an absolute joy to learn some of your knowledge and learn from your fantastic work ethic as a complementary therapist. You have been a teacher and a great role model.

The Swedish massage course was fantastic. This was my second year studying with The CTS as I qualified in reflexology last year and I know I’ll be back to study again in the future! Melanie was a fantastic tutor, always supportive and encouraging and I feel so confident in my abilities as a complementary therapist. If you’re looking for a course which will give you the highest level of training then this is the course to join.

Someone available at the end of the phone is both helpful and essential for study and confidence in study. I enjoyed the course and being new to study, Melanie’s approach to adapt to people of different abilities has helped and inspired me to continue. My interest has grown in the topic as the course has progressed. Feedback from my clients has also inspired me from seeing them benefit.

The Clinical Reflexology course was one of the best training I ever had in this field. Both the classes and the home assessments were designed to teach us the most possible about this wonderful therapy. Melanie as a teacher is inspiring, extremely knowledgeable and approachable during the whole course.
As an international student, it is important for me that the language barriers wouldn’t affect my studies and I have to say that during this course I never felt any disadvantage for not being a non-native English speaker. The material and the lectures are easy to follow and I never got lower marks because of my simpler English.
I left the course as a confident therapist, which means I will treat my first ‘real’ reflexology clients with competency and it is due to the great work of Melanie and the other lecturers.
I will recommend this course to people who are interested in a high quality reflexology course and I will spread the word about it not only in the UK but also in all the countries I will travel in the future.
I would like to thank to the whole crew of The Complementary Therapy School for the great learning experience!

The Swedish massage course has been fantastic. Very thorough and enjoyable. Met beautiful people, Melanie was very professional yet approachable and fun and I’m so pleased to have a new skill. Highly recommended.

I successfully completed the Practitioner Diploma in Swedish Massage in Glasgow in July 2015. Overall this is a fantastic course, and the results speak for themselves in that my massage clients have reported improvements in their health after regular treatments and all describe experiencing deep relaxation.
The practical classes teach a thorough full-body massage routine, which I adapt for my clients’ individual needs, adding the facial, abdominal, and feet massage elements as necessary. Melanie made the theoretical classes engaging and digestible (pun intended!) and the resultant Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology qualification provides the necessary depth of knowledge that all reputable healing practitioners should have. Because classes were held at the weekend, it allowed me to study and work at the same time. There was also flexibility in the submission times for the written assignments.
This is an excellent course for practitioners wishing to have a career in massage or to add massage to their pre-existing therapies. The tail end of the course touched on deeper massage techniques and investigated muscular trigger points, which can be developed in Melanie’s Sports and Remedial Massage Course. Melanie is also an advocate of complementary therapies as a credible, effective branch of health care, creating university credit rated courses that produce well-trained therapists who are well-prepared for the job market or self-employment. Thanks Melanie, you’re an excellent and inspirational teacher and mentor.

I have recently competed the Reflexology Diploma and have enjoyed it so much I am going on to do the Swedish massage course later this year! I was apprehensive at first as I had been out of education for ten years but Melanie has a way about her that puts you instantly at ease. The course was very in depth with a lot of focus on practical and anatomy & physiology. The support out with class was fantastic. I would highly recommend the complementary therapy school.