Grace Training Academy

☀️ SUMMER TRAINING IS HERE ☀️

If you've been thinking about adding a new treatment, refreshing your skills, or investing in yourself before the busy autumn season, now is the perfect time.

Class schedule for July and August

🌿 25 July – Dry Cupping Therapy
🌿 26 July – Therapist Recharge Day
🌿 31 July – Lomi Lomi Massage

🌿 2 August – Deep Tissue Massage
🌿 16 August – Warm Bamboo Massage
🌿 23 August – Brow Lamination
🌿 28 August – Pregnancy & Postpartum Massage
🌿 29 August – Therapist Recharge Day

At Grace Training Academy, we keep our class sizes small to ensure plenty of hands-on practice, individual support, and a relaxed learning environment where questions are always welcome.

Whether you're newly qualified, returning to the industry, or looking to diversify your existing skills, we'd love to welcome you.

📍 Lisburn, Northern Ireland

🔗 Book online at www.gracetrainingacademy.com

The Grace Therapist Recharge Day

You spend your days looking after everyone else. When was the last time someone looked after you?

Step away from your treatment room and join us for a day designed exclusively for therapists.

Connect with fellow professionals, share your skills, receive treatments, enjoy good food and leave feeling refreshed, inspired and recharged.

Your £50 investment includes:
✨ Opportunity to give and receive between 2–4 treatments throughout the day
✨ Connect with therapists from a variety of backgrounds and specialisms
✨ Lunch, refreshments and sweet treats included
✨ Professional networking without the pressure
✨ Time to relax, receive and refill your own cup
✨ A supportive and welcoming environment
✨A goodie bag to enjoy at home later

Suitable for therapists including:
• Massage Therapists
• Aromatherapists
• Reflexologists
• Facial Therapists
• Indian Head Massage Practitioners
• Sports Massage Therapists
• Oncology Massage Therapists
• Beauty Therapists

Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience behind you, you are welcome.

📅 Sunday 26th July
📅 Saturday 29th August
📍 Grace Training Academy, Lisburn
👥 Maximum 6 therapists
💷 £50 per person

What could you receive?
Depending on who attends, you may experience treatments such as:
✨ Back, neck and shoulder massage
✨ Full body massage
✨ Reflexology
✨ Facial treatments
✨ Indian Head Massage
✨ Aromatherapy treatments
✨ Hand and arm massage
✨ Leg and foot treatments

Every Recharge Day will be slightly different, making each one a unique experience.

Available now for booking online

Things I've been called over the years...

Nicole ✔️
Nicola ✔️
Nicolette ✔️
Nicki ✔️
Nicky ✔️
Niki ✔️
Nikky ✔️
"How do you spell that?" ✔️

Apparently Nikki can be short for all sorts of names.

It comes from Greek origins meaning "victory of the people" and is linked to the Greek word *nike*, meaning victory.

Which may actually explain why I am a Nike girl through and through... it's literally in my name. 👟

The truth?

I'm not Nicole.
I'm not Nicola.
I'm not Nicolette.

I'm just Nikki.

Not short for anything.
Not hiding a longer version.
Not keeping my full name a secret.

Just Nikki.

Although after explaining this for the 4,783rd time, I'm considering changing it to:

"Nikki (yes, that's my actual name)." 😂

We can now officially start adding Grace into that mix too!

Tell me...

Do you have a name that people constantly get wrong, business or your actual name?

Updated availability on June classes

Booking will close tonight (Monday 1st June) for this week's classes - Thai Herbal and UV Gel Nails

✨ A Creative Way for Therapists to Build Confidence, Connections & Visibility ✨

Have you ever considered volunteering short treatments at charity events, sporting events, wellbeing days or community workshops?

Offering 10–15 minute treatments can be a wonderful way to support others while also introducing people to your business. Treatments could include:

• Back Massage
• Leg Massage
• Indian Head Massage
• Hand & Arm Massage
• Seated Acupressure Massage

Choose treatments that are appropriate for the type of event and the people attending.

💡 Don’t forget to bring:
✔️ Business cards
✔️ Social media details
✔️ Flyers or treatment menus
✔️ Branded clothing or banners if possible

These events can help you:
✨ Gain confidence
✨ Meet new clients
✨ Build local connections
✨ Increase visibility for your business
✨ Support meaningful causes in your community

And don’t be afraid to approach charities or event organisers directly — many are incredibly grateful to have therapists involved.

If you’d like guidance on how to approach events, what to offer, or how to present yourself professionally at wellbeing and charity events, drop me a message 💛

June Classes

Dates are live and bookable for June classes

As you can see we are slowing down a little with classes. June's 1:1 dates are already filled

Behind the scenes we have LOTS going on and we need time to get everything set up and finalised before we tell you all the details

Summer schedule will be light to allow for all the breaks you'll be taking, we'll be taking, having kiddies home from school etc

1:1 slots will be opened from June for the July / August dates

New Courses Available for Booking in May

Lomi Lomi Massage 29th May - discover the art of flowing massage and how to create an experience like no other for your clients - must have full body massage or equivalent to attend

Brow Lamination 25th May - beginner friendly, learn how to wax, shape, tint, map and laminate brows in this 1 day ABT accredited course - course includes a kit to get you started

UV Gel Nails 7th June - create strong natural looking nail enhancements learning gel overlay l, tip application, shaping, infill and safe removal - must have Manicure Qualification to attend

All courses available to book online now

This May, we’re adding a little extra to your learning experience 🤍

Students attending our in-person courses will receive a complimentary ground coffee sample from Sip & Breathe ☕️

Plus, enjoy an exclusive promotional discount on your first purchase with them — the perfect way to continue your moments of calm beyond the classroom.

Because learning should feel good… and so should your coffee.

✨ Available for in-person students throughout May

GraceTrainingAcademy

FINALIST… 🖤✨

This one feels emotional.

From where it all began as *An Orange Dragonfly*…
to what Grace has become today…

Built on heart, belief, and a genuine love for helping others grow.

To every student who trusted me, doubted themselves, then found their confidence…
To those now running their own businesses…
To those now teaching and guiding others…

This is for you 🤍

You are the reason this matters.

✨ Finalist 2026 ✨

🌟 Meet Una 🌟

I am extremely happy to introduce you all to the newest member of Grace Training Academy

Having Una onboard means more availability of dates and more courses

She loves nothing more than a good proper mug of builder's brew and like us all, loves to get a treatment or two 😜

Drop a 👋🏻 for Una, she looks forward to seeing you in class soon 💖