LSSM or London Massage Company?

[Leslie J]

Hi M,
Personal and clinical experience in assessing over a number of years was the criteriea I used to form ,what is my opinion. nothing against the other course or tutor, as previously said by other HPer, its a post grad course, hence shorter, hence syllabus is not as inclusive as it takes into account pre requisite qualification which can and do vary greatly. Its a case of horses for courses, you pays your money and takes your choice. I Dont agree that you need to attend a shorter course with each provider to make a judgement as was suggested also

I would also make the point that I am NOT promoting the course, simply answering a request for advice, that advice is balanced by others who (in your words) are promoting the alternative. I therefore think that the original poster has been able to gather a balanced response and is therefore better informed to make a choice.

You can for the record state your own opinion without questioning my motive or opinion. I respect what you have to say and that should be a 2 way street.

Mapping these courses along with several others does not mean it meets any standards, my colleagues and I are simply looking at every course that is out there, to see IF it meets either NOS or lead body CC. We are then tasked to compile a list of those meeting standards. It is a task that takes a considerable amount of time. When awarding bodies simply accept blanket "level" courses with greatly varying contact hours, syllabii, instrucotr experience etc, there has got to be some kind of quantative and qualitative statements to differentiate what is a good training provider and what is not.
The old distance learning argument will run and run but the bottom line is they offer the same level qualification with no contact with tutor or practical training as colleges of further education who stipulate either 1 or 2 year hands on periods.

An interesting debate that will go on firther I assume but with no more input or justification from me.

 

[mamaw2305]

hi all

I have no experience of LSSM but I've done quite a few workshops with Jane Johnson and have to say that she is an outstanding teacher who is passionate about her work (no, I don't work for her!) her workshops have inspired me and filled me with confidence

naughty monkey

 

[Pompal 09.]

I trained at LSSM in 1999/2000 and have subsequently done some CPD courses with Jane Johnson. Both Mel and Jane are excellent tutors but personally I would recommend LSSM on the grounds that it is a much longer-established and very well-known organisation, and having the LSSM diploma will be an advantage in finding work once you have graduated.

Alan