Award winning Centre of Excellence for Holistic Therapy Training
29/11/2025
Human neuroscience research is increasingly showing how deeply our brains respond to natural environments. A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology finds that human brain waves—particularly those in the alpha and theta frequency bands—begin to synchronize with the rhythms of forest environments during moments of calm. This alpha-theta synchronization is associated with relaxation, mental clarity, and reduced stress. The findings suggest that simply being present in a forest may naturally guide the brain into a more restorative state. According to the study, this neural alignment highlights how powerfully nature supports emotional and cognitive well-being.
FHT Hosted Course:
Reflexology is a safe, gentle (and enjoyable) natural option for calming and nurturing babies and children, boosting their immune system and supporting the growing body. Babies and children can benefit hugely from a touch therapy such as reflexology. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about the intricacies of reflexology for babies and children with Golden Egg Holistic Catriona Plunkett
A fantastic group of Reflexology students .. learning their routine , one step at a time 👣 learningisfun #
14/11/2025
Peter Mackereth and Ann Carter demonstrate choosing an aromastick. Here the emphasis is on the 'nose knows best' principle. Offering 3 blends provides an op...
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Golden Egg Holistic is a centre of excellence for Holistic Therapy Practitioner Diplomas and Post Graduate training. At Golden Egg, we strive to inspire our students with the very best of what complementary therapies have to offer, for both the beginner, and the experienced therapist. In addition to our professional practitioner diploma courses, we also offer an extensive and specialised range of post graduate and CPD (continual professional development) workshops. Golden Egg is the only Irish training centre which offers many of these new and exciting workshops. Our trainers are well established , highly qualified , experienced , competent in and genuinely passionate about their specialities and as a result have won many awards for their work both nationally and internationally. We are very privileged to host many world leading Complementary Therapy Trainers at Golden Egg.
Complementary medicine is a rapidly growing and evolving industry and our training programmes reflect these changes. We keep up to date with current research and training standards, adapting and progressing our methods and techniques to match. Our training programmes are certified and approved by a range of Internationally recognised examination boards and Holistic Therapy Associations including ITEC, FHT, IRI, NRRI, IMTA, CTHA and ARCHTI .
Golden Egg Holistic offers the invaluable skills that will help you develop, not only as an individual, but as a professional in your future career as a therapist. Our Holistic, Educational and professional approach to teaching ensures a rewarding and fulfilling (and enjoyable! ) learning experience.
Golden Egg Holistic is an ITEC approved training school. ITEC is an international examination board providing high quality internationally recognised education programmes for complementary therapists.
Our ITEC Diploma courses are suitable for both beginners, and for those who would like to develop and expand and develop their current complementary therapies skills.
Our Diploma courses include Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Holistic Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Thai Massage, Diet and Nutrition etc
**We are currently taking applications for our 2018/2019 ITEC Holistic Therapy Diplomas . Limited places remaining ** For further info/details see our trainings page : http://www.goldeneggholistic.com/training.html
Post Graduate and CPD Approved courses:
Including Maternity Fertility Reflexology, Baby Reflexology, Baby Reflexology Instructor Training, Reflexology for cancer care, Baby Massage Instructor Training, Touch therapy for Autism and Cerebral Palsy, Paediatric Massage Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage Massage , Fertility Massage Practitioner training, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage, Massage for Cancer Care,Sound Healing, Aromatherapy Facials, Energy Healing,Abdominal /Digestion Massage, Meditation,Pregnancy Massage, Marma Therapy, Thai Massage etc . Our trainings are constantly updating and evolving to keep up to date with current training standards and research.
Keep an eye on our page for regular updates and additional courses that may not be listed on our website.
Treatments & Therapies available at Golden Egg Holistic include Reflexology, Massage, Fertility/Well woman Massage, Indian Head Massage, Sound Healing, Hopi Ear Candling, Energy Healing, Touch therapy for Autism, Paediatric Massage , Massage/Reflexology for babies with colic/ Reflux. For further details on each individual therapy/Treatment see our Therapies page: http://www.goldeneggholistic.com/therapies.html
Parent and Baby Classes:
At golden egg holistic, we run weekly Baby massage classes and Baby reflexology classes.
These Baby classes are suitable for parents/caregivers and their babies. Classes are kept small to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable class for both parents and babies. For more details: http://www.goldeneggholistic.com/baby-classes.html
Sound meditation: Regular Sound meditation classes also happen at Golden Egg!
If you have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us ..
Catriona Plunkett
