THE ANDREA OLIVERA ACADEMY
AYURVEDA SPA SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
NOW you can learn
The Andrea Olivera Method® Shiro-Abhyanga, the Traditional Ayurveda Head Massage
and Introduction to the Ayurveda Healing Arts
in a hybrid LIVE/ONLINE Program
CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 19, 2022
Purchase this course to enroll in the class.
5 WEEKS
including live online classes, video instruction, case studies with individual feedback, and comprehensive
study materials
7 hours per week
including live online classes and online modular learning
Weekly modules
Self-paced online learning in combination with dynamic live online workshops and instruction,
combining timeless, traditional oral learning with interactive hands-on learning with an extensive
manual and one-on-one feedback and assessment
On completion of this program, you will:
1 Be equipped to offer The Andrea Olivera Method® Shiro-Abhyanga, the traditional Ayurveda Head
Massage 30-minute and 60-minute treatments. Widely known as Indian Head Massage, this unique
Shiro-Abhyanga methodology combines traditional Ayurvedic head massage with Ayurvedic Beauty
pioneer Andrea Olivera’s luxurious, relaxing and meditative rejuvenation techniques, treating both the
scalp and the hair.
2 Gain a solid introductory understanding of Marma Therapy, the art of pressure point healing, the
Chakras, and the healing wisdom of Ayurveda
3 Know the basics of Guna therapy, Chakra balancing body rocking movement, Chakra aura cleanse
featuring Kashmiri Rose Dhoop sticks and Rituals of Scent chakra balancing scents. Learn the power of
Prana therapy to invoke the immune system and rejuvenate full body and mind, and the manual
rejuvenation of dhara, a pouring of warmed herbal oils over the third eye in a copper pot a mini version
of shirodhara.
4 Have the skills to customize essential oils, massage techniques and pressure points to balance the
Doshas
5 Have completed the first of 5 modules required for the completion of the Spa Specialist Certificate
Program.
Your Program Convenor
Andrea Olivera, Founder, The Andrea Olivera Academy
Andrea Olivera is a pioneering figure in the field of Ayurveda beauty, and has dedicated her life to the
study of Ayurveda, Jyotish, Yoga and the Vedic Sciences. Andrea began her career Over 30 years ago as a
make-up artist and aesthetician, and was one of the first Canadians in her field to incorporate Ayurveda,
Yoga, Vedic Astrology and Eastern wellness practices into her spa treatments and services. Today, she is
one of Canada’s leading Ayurveda beauty and wellness specialists and educators.
She founded The Andrea Olivera Centre for Ayurveda Rituals in 2000. Here, she has developed many
signature treatments, trained leading Canadian spa professionals, yoga therapist and individuals and
created her own signature line of natural Ayurveda skincare and custom botanical perfumes. She has
also developed an Ayurveda Spa Specialist certificate program and produced the first Ayurveda Expo in
Toronto, where she bought together many leading Ayurveda, Yoga and Jyotisha experts. Andrea is
widely known as Toronto’s Ayurveda Rejuvenation therapist to the Stars.
A SPA SPECIALIST PROGRAM THAT SETS YOU APART
Learn the Andrea Olivera Ayurveda method through a modular style with the Ayurveda Rituals Spa
Specialist training program. With the completion of all five required modules, you will receive the
Ayurveda Spa Specialist Certificate.
Perfect for individuals interested in building a career in the Ayurvedic Healing Arts…
Estheticians seeking to enhance their skills with the wholistic beauty secrets or Ayurveda, and learn new
anti-aging, stress relief, emotional release and healing techniques
Yoga Instructors looking to bridge their skills from the studio into the Ayurvedic healing arts
RMTs, Body Workers, Nurses and Caregivers interested in expanding and enhancing their skillsets
through the ancient beauty wisdom and meditative secrets of Ayurvedic healing
Novices with no practical hands-on experience, interested in exploring a career in the healing arts will
find this course an excellent entry point into the field
This personalized, hybrid live/online and self-paced learning experience created to make you feel
supported every step of the way
Course Outline
WEEK ONE
Introduction to Ayurveda Elemental Wisdom
Understanding the three unique Ayurveda scalp and hair types
Course introduction and orientation, case-study instruction and procedures
Everything you need to set up treatment space
In preparation for the Week One, participants are required to complete an online Chakra Awareness
Assessment and Dosha Quiz, and download guided meditation
Session length: 90 minutes, including Q&A
WEEK TWO
The art of customization using Ayurveda herbal hair and scalp formulas, essential oils and scent
Elements of the client consultation
Introduction to case-study work
Introduction to and step-by-step procedures of the Chakra and Aura cleanse, the scent journey
In preparation for Week Two, participants are required to watch the 3.5 hour course treatment video material
in full, and review all course materials
Session length: 90 minutes, including Q&A
WEEK THREE
Live virtual workshop, in which participants will work with a live model through all steps of treatment
Participants will be guided step-by-step through Guna Chakra Therapy (body rocking sequence), Thymus Glad
Activation (upper chest massage), Marma Opening Sequence (opening pressure points) and traditional
Ayurveda Scalp Massage
Detailed case-study instruction and Q&A
In preparation for Week Three, participants must prepare their treatment space and schedule a live practise
model to be available for 2.5 hours. Model must complete the online Chakra Awareness Assessment and
Dosha Quiz in advance of this workshop.
Session length: 150 minutes, including 15 minute Q&A
WEEK FOUR
Prior to WEEK FIVE, participants are required to compete 5 individual case studies and related reports. The
final case study can be filmed and submitted for feedback, including comments, corrections and
recommendations.
In preparation for case-study session, participants must prepare their treatment space and arrange for 5
practise models to be available for 2.5 hour sessions. Models must complete the online Chakra Awareness
Assessment and Dosha Quiz in advance of their treatment.
Session length: Case studies, not including reports, will require approximately 15 hours of active
treatments, and further time to complete model consultations and case-study reports
WEEK FIVE
Case-study feedback, review
Introducing this treatment modality to clients, contacts and prospects
Integrating this treatment modality into your menu and your business
In-depth Q&A
Business building strategies, pricing, marketing and promotion
Introduction to Module Two of the Ayurveda Rituals Spa Specialist training program
Concluding remarks & Invitation to supplemental session, Becoming an Ayurveda Beauty Consultant
Prior to this final session, 5 case-studies and related reports must be submitted for review.
Session length: 90 minutes, including Q&A
[BONUS Live Session, directly following Week Five session]
Becoming an Ayurveda Beauty Consultant:
An introduction to Ayurveda Rituals Botanicals
A lively and interactive introduction to Andrea Olivera’s unique Ayurveda Rituals Botanicals – an exquisite
line of natural botanical skincare and perfumes
Participants will learn in-depth product knowledge and explore business opportunities to offer this
sophisticated and refined small-batch line of organic skincare products to clients, customers and contacts
Session length: 60 minutes, including Q&A