Nature Care College
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Nature Care College is a private college in St Leonards, New South Wales
specialising in natural therapies. Established in 1973 by founders, Catherine McEwan and Alan Hudson, its origin is derived from the term "nature care", used throughout Europe in the 18th century to describe naturopathy. The nourishing concept of "care" replaced "cure" and Nature Care College was born.
Naturopathy, homoeopathy, herbal medicine and remedial massage
were the College's foundation programs. While these disciplines are still the mainstay of natural therapies, the syllabus has diversified over the years and the College now offers over 80 lifestyle and accredited courses from astrology
, energetic healing and rebirthing
to yoga
teacher training.
Educational and student facilities have also expanded to include four campus buildings, a training clinic, library, cafe and a yoga and movement studio.
St Leonards, New South Wales
St Leonards is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. St Leonards is located 5 km north-west of the Sydney central business district and lies across the local government areas of Municipality of Lane Cove, North Sydney Council and the City of...
specialising in natural therapies. Established in 1973 by founders, Catherine McEwan and Alan Hudson, its origin is derived from the term "nature care", used throughout Europe in the 18th century to describe naturopathy. The nourishing concept of "care" replaced "cure" and Nature Care College was born.
Naturopathy, homoeopathy, herbal medicine and remedial massage
Massage
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being. The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel or handle"...
were the College's foundation programs. While these disciplines are still the mainstay of natural therapies, the syllabus has diversified over the years and the College now offers over 80 lifestyle and accredited courses from astrology
Astrology
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world...
, energetic healing and rebirthing
Rebirthing
Rebirthing may refer to:*Rebirthing-breathwork, a form of alternative medicine mainly consisting of a breathing technique*Attachment therapy, a controversial category of alternative child mental health interventions intended to treat attachment disorders...
to yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
teacher training.
Educational and student facilities have also expanded to include four campus buildings, a training clinic, library, cafe and a yoga and movement studio.