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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

  • CAMS INSTITUTE is the best online courses you can ever get.

    Lourike Grasman Avatar Lourike Grasman
    December 15, 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
  • I have been studying through Cams Institute, and it has truly been a life-changing experience. Their team is consistently kind, supportive, and professional in every interaction. They are always prompt... read more

    Lara Knoetze Avatar Lara Knoetze
    April 14, 2026
  • I recently completed my Herbalism studies with CAMS Institute. The course was exceptionally well structured, insightful, and deeply aligned with authentic, natural healing principles. The material was practical, relevant, and... read more

    Dr Annetjie Cowley Avatar Dr Annetjie Cowley
    October 14, 2025
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Thank you CAMS for the excellent study material. Special thanks to JP Hugo and Rudi Baker for your fast response and excellent service. I can truly recomend CAMS. I finished one course... read more

    Tanya Roarty Avatar Tanya Roarty
    October 7, 2025
  • I would like to thank CAMS for the excellent courses they have. CAMS is amazing for anyone who would like to further their career or just enridge their lifes. I... read more

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    anele Jordaan Avatar anele Jordaan
    May 23, 2025
  • 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