ASTECC

Spa Therapy Curriculum

Hydrotherapy

A discipline as old as spa itself, Hydrotherapy is the foundation of modern spa services. Composed...

Soft Tissue Therapies

Corresponding to the anatomy and physiology of organ function, this 3 part, 60 hour program focuses on analysis...

Dr.Vodder's MLD

A precise, light-to-touch therapy recognized by both the international spa wellness and medical...

Bio-Chemical Elements

Understanding the role of biochemical elements of the human body and its relationship to food, environment...

"I have had the pleasure of working with Anne Bramham and the ASTECC program for over ten years and highly recommend the ASTECC program to those who desire to offer guests/clients a superior spa experience. ASTECC offers a deeper understanding of the connection between science of the body and the emotions of the spirit. The results? Highly motivated therapists, result oriented spa programs and most importantly, satisfied guests who return and recommend to others. The investment made more than pays for itself over and over again!"
"After receiving services at Spa Montage in Laguna Beach on two separate occasions , I had to find out who trained the staff! I have been to many spas and I can honestly say the treatments I received at Montage were, by far, the very best. The staff is knowledgeable as well as professional in all aspects of the spa services they provide. I hope to someday provide top notch treatments to my clients by learning from you, Anne. Until then, I will continue being on the receiving end of the relaxation and pampering. Thank - you!!"
"ASTECC training has proved to be a remarkable tool for increasing guest satisfaction. Our guests are always telling us they have never experienced anything quite like "Surrender"and always describe our therapists as "amazing". The training works so beautifully. I cannot imagine myself ever working with a spa that does not have ASTECC as its core"
"I would like to thank Anne Bramham and her staff for their high standards, great passion and dedication in teaching these wonderful therapies. Their technical knowledge and practical skills made the MLD and Aroma-Reflex trainings come alive in insightful, exciting ways. "
"I am so glad I took your Spa Body Wellness class. I 've been using MLD on my clients and getting very good results. It's truly exciting to see a breakthrough with someone using MLD. I hope all your classes are going well and hope all your students are as terrific as the ones in my class."

Barbara Schultz, President Barbara Schultz Spa Consulting

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No Regrets

ASTECC Board member Kristi Dickinson reflects on her decisio...
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Spa, Wellness & a NY Times State of...

Anne’s thoughts on a New York Times article plus the virtu...
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‘Earthing’ All Over Again

See Anne's comments about "Earthing" A popular health tre...
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The Nature of Spa

Special SpaFinder Blog post by Anne Bramham, founder of ASTE...
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ASTECC Certified Spa Montage Celebrates ...

This has been quite a week for ASTECC certified Spa Montage,...
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ASTECC Certified Spa Montage Named 2013 ...

The winners of the second annual World Spa & Wellness Aw...
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Spa: It’s as Simple as a Cup of Tea

As a Brit, even after 30 years in the US, I am still a confi...
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Dear Dr. Andrew Weil, I respectfully d...

Dear Dr Weil, A good friend recently forwarded me your co...
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The Art, Science & Spirit of Hydrot...

The Art, Science & Spirit of Hydrotherapy at Toskana Th...
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Training Needs Analysis Uncovers Signifi...

ASTECC Board member Nancy Griffin of Bloom Training shares b...
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Hugh Jones To Teach ASTECC Management

We're happy to announce that our good friend Hugh Jones has ...
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Attention Spa Clients: How Do You Know...

Canyon Ranch Spa Director and ASTECC Board Member Lore...
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What Color Are Your Eyes?

Julie Raistrick Tao, Spa Consultant & Health Coach with ...
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The Great Spa Experience (Can Be Yours) ...

We've all had great spa experiences. Unfortunately, we've ...
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Montage ASTECC Review – November 1...

Last week was great! Thirty-two ASTECC therapists from Mon...
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Gratitude

A few weeks ago I finished a training with a group of therap...
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ASTECC Partners with Bellus Academy

The members of the ASTECC advisory board are pleased to anno...
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Thoughts On Growth

Knowledge is power, and education provides the seeds that al...
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Minimizing Your Financial Risk: A Smart ...

As most spa directors will attest, job jumping is not an unc...
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ASTECC Seeking Spa Instructors

We are currently seeking ASTECC certified therapists and est...
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Spiraling Into The Future

"One of the core principles of ASTECC is that the body shoul...
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SpaFinder Interview with Anne Bramham

Anne Bramham shares her expertise in an illustrious career t...
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Deer Valley Therapists Excel

Congratulations to Spa Montage Deer Valley therapists who ex...
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MLD Case Studies Featured At SBW Trainin...

Just completed teaching a 12 day Dr. Vodder Basic Body and S...
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Notes From Aspen GSWS

There are a number of reasons to feel pretty good about our ...
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Aspen Global Spa & Wellness Summit

I really didn't know what to expect at the Global Spa Summit...
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Massage & The World of Spa

I just completed a wonderful week working with The Rhode Isl...
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An Important Message From ASTECC

Dear All, Last week I attended a talk & film on the i...
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Big Apple IECSC

As always, the New York City IECSC was lots of fun. People f...
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Customized Wellness at Montage Laguna Be...

Inciting personal growth through wellness treatments, acti...
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ASTECC’s New Faces

This is an exciting time for ASTECC: We have a new website, ...
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Join ASTECC Founder Anne Bramham at IECS...

Attention estheticians and massage therapists! You have a un...
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ASTECC-trained Spa Montage Laguna Beach ...

Spa Montage Laguna Beach, California, is the recipient of th...
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