Gateway Workshops

Gateway Workshops: accredited massage and beauty training in the UK

Gateway Workshops presents itself as one of the UK's leading accredited training providers in massage, beauty and complementary therapies. Its offer combines in-person courses at venues in London, Scotland and Ireland with online alternatives, and is aimed both at beginners seeking a professional qualification and at practising therapists who want to expand their techniques.

Massage: techniques and qualifications

The massage catalogue is the most extensive and includes practitioner-level diploma courses in techniques such as full body massage, Indian head massage, advanced and deep tissue massage, sports massage, holistic massage, reflexology, menopause therapeutic massage and oncology massage. Specific training is also offered in Thai massage (levels 1 and 2), Hawaiian lomi lomi massage, hot and cold stone massage, bamboo massage, cupping massage, chair massage, manual lymphatic drainage (including a pre- and post-operative surgery variant), myofascial release, natural lift facial massage, pregnancy massage and hand, arm, leg and feet massage using Korean and Japanese techniques. The school also offers formal qualifications such as the ITEC Full Body Massage Level 3 Diploma, the ITEC Sports Massage Level 3 and Level 4, and the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist.

Beauty and aesthetics

In the beauty area, Gateway Workshops teaches accredited courses in acrylic, gel and gel polish (UV/LED) nail extensions, gel manicure and pedicure, beauty facial, semi-permanent individual eyelash extensions, brow definition with tint and threading, hot wax and spa treatments such as body wraps, brushing, exfoliation and back treatment. Some courses, such as the biohacking facial with red light therapy, myofascial release and Ayurvedic massage, or buccal massage for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, appear in both the massage and beauty categories.

Spiritual and healing therapies

The offer is completed with crystal healing courses, meditation and mindfulness teacher training, a Quantum Breath energy healing workshop, Reiki and Seichem levels 1 and 2 training, Reiki and Seichem masters/teacher training, and a sound therapy diploma. The school indicates that these same subjects can be studied online, along with other options such as tarot, sound therapy, vagus nerve, breathwork and grounding, goddess courses, wicca, colour therapy, psychic development, angel healing and law of attraction.

Formats and complementary services

Gateway Workshops structures its activity into in-person venue courses and online courses. It also offers in-house massage and beauty training for salons, spas, colleges and hotels, discounted products and an insurance service for therapists. The company states it has more than 25 years of professional experience and shows an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot.