The Scottish Therapy Academy

The Scottish Therapy Academy info@scottishtherapyacademy.co.uk --- 0141 221 9253 --- The Scottish Therapy Academy specialises in holistic massage, facials and beauty training
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Based in Glasgow City Centre, The Scottish Therapy Academy provides a wide range of Beauty Therapy and Holistic Therapy Diploma Courses. We are an ITA approved centre. All of our courses are accredited by The Guild of Beauty Therapy and The Guild of Holistic Therapists respectively, and we were recently honoured to receive official SQA Training Centre approval. We are also honoured to be HABIA approved centre. Please refer to our website or contact us for more information.

24/03/2026

Your lymphatic system is one of the most important systems in your body, yet most people don’t even know it exists.

It’s responsible for clearing waste, toxins, and excess fluid from your tissues, supporting your immune system, and keeping everything flowing as it should.

But here’s the thing…

Unlike your circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump.

It relies on movement, breath, and the right kind of stimulation to do its job properly.

That’s where lymphatic drainage comes in.

Using gentle pressure and precise techniques, we help guide that fluid through the correct pathways, encouraging the body to do what it’s designed to do… but more efficiently.

This is why people often notice:

• Reduced puffiness
• A feeling of lightness
• Improved skin appearance
• Deep relaxation

But it’s not just about how it looks…

It’s about understanding what’s happening underneath.

This is exactly why we don’t just teach techniques…
We teach the why behind it.

Because when you understand the system, your treatments become more effective, more intentional, and more powerful.

A great treatment to add to your existing treatments.

You’ll love this - and so will your clients! 💗

20/03/2026

This is something I include before starting manual lymphatic drainage.

A gentle lymphatic body brushing technique to begin encouraging lymphatic flow and prepare the system.

It’s not essential… but when done correctly, it can support the treatment that follows.

As always, it comes back to understanding direction, pressure and working with the body.

Included in our Manual Lymphatic Drainage course.

If you havent considered this course, I’d invite you to think about adding this to your treatment menu!

A gentle treatment with powerful results 💗

11/03/2026

Today’s Hot Stones training was one of those really special days.

Of course we covered the techniques, the flow of the treatment and how to work safely and confidently with the stones.

Watching students develop their skills and grow in confidence is always the best part of teaching.

But today was about much more than learning a treatment.

There was laughter.
There were a few emotional moments.
Stories shared.
People supporting each other.

That’s the part of training that people don’t always expect.

When a group of therapists come together, something really special happens. People open up, they connect, they listen, they share.

By the end of the day the skills were there, but so was something else… confidence, encouragement and a real sense of community.

My hope is that students leave not only with a new treatment to offer in their business, but also with the feeling that they’ve been part of something supportive.

That they’ve shared real moments, heard real stories, and now have a community of therapists around them who understand the journey they’re on.

Because sometimes what you gain from a training day isn’t just knowledge…

It’s confidence, compassion and community.

Today was a special day 💗

04/03/2026

Another great facials training day today at the Academy.

Alongside learning the practical skills, we also spent some time talking about confidence and the different stages people move through when learning something new.

It’s always interesting to see how students often arrive feeling a little unsure, but by the end of the day their confidence has grown so much.

That shift is one of the best parts of teaching.

Want to join us for the next facial course?

Get in touch. Send a DM, or book via link in bio or you can always phone 0141 221 9253

You won’t regret it 😉

Address

36 Washington Street The Pentagon Centre
Glasgow
G38AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

0141 221 9253

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