Online Class: Therapeutic Bathing

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Course Description
Therapeutic Bathing
No curriculum in natural or alternative healthcare, herbal medicine, homeopathy or holistic healing is complete without an introduction to the surprisingly broad subject of Therapeutic Bathing.
When you think of a therapeutic bath, it's likely that you envision some steaming hot water and your favorite scented bath oil or bubblesand that's about it. Next time to you hop in the tub, benefit from the experience of centuries of therapeutic bathers. That's right--therapeutic bathing has its place in just about every ancient culture: the Romans, the Greeks, the Chinese, the Egyptians and the Middle East have all made contributions to the practice of bathing for improved health and well-being.
And now, by taking a cue from these innovators, you'll be surprised at just how many ways there are to increase your enjoyment and reap greater benefits from your bath. In this course, you'll learn about the benefits of minerals and heat and how to bring the advantages of mineral waters and hot springs home to enjoy in the privacy of your home. You'll get an introduction not just to the joys of aromatherapy, but several recipes for aromatherapy soaps and a bath fizz to enjoy in your next soak.
The practice of bathing as a therapeutic activity has a long history, dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese and The Middle east.
The ancient Greeks celebrated the practice of bathing with hot tubs and a form of hot-air bath known as laconica. They reveled in olive oil's moisturizing and healing benefits, slathering it on their skin. Their enjoyment of therapeutic bathing was widespread…in fact, its practice was so celebrated by the Greeks that it soon caught on with the Romans as well.
Romans selected lavender as their bathing scent of choice for its relaxing properties as well as its ability to relieve depression and inspire mental clarity. Roman baths were extremely popular and treated as an important social activity. They built ornate baths at the sites of natural mineral springs to facilitate easier, more enjoyable use of the baths.
The Egyptians eschewed the use of soap as we know it today. Their preference was for a concoction of lime, oil and natural scents. They also enjoyed baths of milk and honey for smooth skin. The bath was considered a sacred ritual intended to simultaneously purify the body and the soul.
Romans, Greeks and Middle Easterners added things like citrus peel, roses, lavender and other herbs to their baths. Some people in the Middle East have continued the tradition of public baths into modern times, and they've changed little over the centuries.
Israelis travel to the Dead Sea for its natural healing salt content to cure psoriasis and a variety of skin conditions. Natives of Iceland enjoy the local volcanic hot springs.
During the 16th Century, medicine developed a lasting interest in water's ability to cure or alleviate a wide range of illnesses. Bathing-related cures were developed for skin and joint disorders, strokes and gastrointestinal ailments. This medical stamp of approval gave rise to European nobility's "spa trips" to places such as Aachen, Germany. It remained trendy for wealthy Europeans to travel for the purposes of therapeutic bathing in the 1800s. The practice, of course, was as much a social exercise as a medical one. The town of Aachen eventually helped to popularize steam baths, bathing showers and single baths.
Many of the ancient peoples' traditions described thus far are still alive today and have evolved to inspire many generations of healing bathing rituals. Millions of people around the world revel in mineral baths and other forms of therapeutic bathing, whether they travel to enjoy exotic locations or create at-home versions they can enjoy privately and at their convenience.
Therapeutic bathing allows you to benefit from organic herbal remedies for the purposes of beauty, body detoxification, pain relief, mental clarity, spiritual pursuits, stress reduction and more. The requirements are fairly simple: a bathtub and a few affordable, accessible ingredients.
Some modern proponents of the practice use the term hydrotherapy. The practice encompasses the full spectrum of uses of water for healing, whether in natural thermal springs or man-made pools. There are benefits to be derived from steam baths, hot and cold soaks, wraps, and both full and partial immersion.
The spiritual aspect of therapeutic bathing has played an integral role in its use. Patron saints and other deities have arisen from natural thermal pools. These natural sites have been enshrined and surrounded by as many temples as health retreats through the ages. The very word "spa" comes from Emperor Nero's phrase "Sanitas Per Aquas," meaning "health through water."
It seems the ancients were onto something. All these ages later, we have learned the following benefits that support their use of therapeutic baths. They are now known to:
· Increase circulation · Soften connective tissue · Decrease joint pain · Relieve muscle spasms · Alleviate cramps · Resolve skin rashes, blemishes and edema · Stimulate detoxification of cells · Reduce stress · Stimulate the immune system · Promote relaxation and recovery |
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Therapeutic Bathing
Lesson 1 Video
Take Poll: Therapeutic Baths
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 1: Introduction to Therapeutic Bathing
Lesson 2: The Basics of Bathing
Lesson 2 Video
Review Video: How to Take a Japanese Style Bath
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 2: The Basics of Bathing
Lesson 3: Mineral and Thermal Baths
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 3: Mineral and Thermal Baths
Lesson 4: Aromatherapy
Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: Safe Cosmetics
Take Poll: Aromatherapy
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 4: Aromatherapy
Lesson 5: Aromatherapy Soap
Lesson 5 Video
Review Article: Relieve Stress
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 5: Aromatherapy Soap
Lesson 6: Body Brushing
Lesson 6 Video
Take Poll: Body Brushing
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 6: Body Brushing
Lesson 7: Steam Baths & Building Your Own Steam Room
Lesson 7 Video
Review 2 Articles: Choosing a Steam Shower; How Often Should You Take A Steam Bath
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 7: Steam Baths & Building Your Own Steam Room
Lesson 8: Moisturizing & Detox Baths
Lesson 8 Video
Review Article: Moisturizing Bath
Take Poll: How would you rate this course?
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 8: Moisturizing & Detox Baths
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize the basics of bathing.
- Describe mineral and thermal baths.
- Describe aromatherapy.
- Describe aromatherapy soap.
- Describe body brushing.
- Describe steam baths and building your own steam room.
- Describe moisturizing and detox baths, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "What was most helpful was the actual hands on. The baths, body brushing. Very nice experiences....The instructor was knowledgeable and available." -- Candice L.
- "What was most helpful was learning so many new things about such an unlikely topic." -- Jill A.
- "All of it was valuable!" -- Cynthia R.
- "I learned so much and loved all of it. Great instructor." -- Pamela L.
- "I really like this instructor, she has been available and helpful on both the classes I have taken with her. I very much appreciate her knowledge and expertise. If I could find more classes that she teaches I would take them also!" -- Trish B.
- "Was wanting to learn about how therapeutic bathing can be helpful and gained the information I needed. It included information on why different salts and supplies can benefit different problems." -- Linda O.