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Career-focused training in massage, complementary therapies, wellness and natural health — designed to help you start a new direction, expand your services or build a stronger professional offering.

Study from home or attend weekend classes for practical courses.

23+ Courses | International Accreditation | Flexible Study | Student Support | Start Throughout the Year

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What do you want to achieve?

Start A New Career

Explore training that can help you develop professional wellness and therapy skills.

Add a Service to My Business

Massage, aromatherapy, hot stone therapy, counselling, nutrition and other complementary skills.

Build a Broader Wellness Practice

Explore programmes that combine multiple complementary therapy disciplines.

Study Flexibly From Home

Explore courses designed for distance learning

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Study with the Leaders in Holistic Therapy & Best Massage Course in SA

With over 23 Natural Healing & Massage Courses to choose from. We offer short courses and specialized programmes that can be taken In-Class, Part-Time or from home via Distance Learning. Check out the Best Massage Course in South Africa. 

CAMS training is designed for people who want to do something with what they learn. Depending on the course and your existing background, your new knowledge may help you:

offer an additional service to existing clients; expand a salon, spa or wellness practice; work independently within an appropriate scope; develop complementary skills alongside an existing profession; or take the first step towards building a service-based wellness business.

How CAMS Works

1. Choose Your Course → 2. Enrol → 3. Study With Support → 4. Complete Your Assessments → 5. Receive Your Certificate

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Inspired Learning.....

The CAMS Institute prides itself on the highest standard education and training in our industry. 

Our courses were designed with the student in mind, ensuring delivery is always fun, easy to understand and of the highest level. With more than 23 certificate courses, our training programmes covers a wide spectrum of complementary therapies -and include exciting ancient world knowledge with courses like Crystal Healing Courses and Colour Therapy Courses to modern evidence based disciplines like our Massage Course, Counselling Courses, Nutrition Courses and Child Psychology Courses.

CAMS offers distant or correspondence courses for our theory based courses as well as in-class face-to-face training for those courses with a practical aspect.

We have students around the globe and we are extremely proud of our many happy students working as successful practitioners in South Africa and around the world.

Award Winning

Winner of the Les Nouvelle Spa Awards 2008

Internationally Accredited

All CAMS courses are internationally accredited through IETACH and the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), with additional international training-provider recognition through ACHH and ICAHP.

24/7 Support

We have a 24/7 support line with subject matter experts ready to assist

Easy Access

We offer distance learning and/or in-class training. So you can study from anywhere at any time.

What Our Students Say

Read more about what our students say about the CAMS Institute and our courses. These are some of the reviews on Facebook, Google and HelloPeter.com

  • I am truly enjoying myself with this course and I hope I can continue achieving results that will make Cams proud !

    suhaylah essop Avatar suhaylah essop
    May 26, 2026
  • Woow, studying at CAMS institution was a great choice I ever made. Their study material explains everything clear understanding and their supporting team on WhatsApp was also to the point... read more

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    Phumlani Ndlovu Avatar Phumlani Ndlovu
    May 27, 2026
  • Absolutely amazing Institute. They are so kind and patient. Thoroughly enjoyed the course and experience that came with it. Look forward to doing additional courses going forward! Thank you all... read more

    Megan Harter Avatar Megan Harter
    July 20, 2026
  • Having recently completed my psychotherapy studies with CAMS Institute, I found the experience to be exceptional. The study material was clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, and the support team... read more

    Neil Doveton Avatar Neil Doveton
    November 3, 2025
  • I am enrolled with CAMS Institute and just finished the Nutrition Manual and Exam. I can compliment CAMS with excellent communication and service, material that is of great value,... read more

    Bio Scan Pierre van Ryneveld Avatar Bio Scan Pierre van Ryneveld
    August 17, 2026
  • I had an outstanding experience with the Complementary and Alternative Medical Science Institute, particularly with their course on Child Psychology. The program was exceptionally well-structured, informative, and engaging, providing a... read more

    Dr Rachael Naidu Avatar Dr Rachael Naidu
    July 2, 2025
  • Very well run by cams and their lecturer and helpful whenever needed and quick response time

    Sheldon Watkins Avatar Sheldon Watkins
    March 24, 2025
  • Amazing training, detailed instructions and wonderful people. They are so helpful, they want you to pass.

    O-YES Automated Emails Avatar O-YES Automated Emails
    March 3, 2025
  • I really appreciate the Cams institute, I've completed the psychotherapy/counseling course,,I gained a lot and ready to go further with other courses, the institution is... read more

    Frances Avatar Frances
    December 8, 2025
  • Studying with CAMS Institute was a good experience. I already had a strong understanding and awareness in this field, but completing the course allowed me to formalize my knowledge and... read more

    Veroeska Cloete Avatar Veroeska Cloete
    March 9, 2026