What is the minimum qualification requirement for each treatment?
Massage
You will need to be a fully qualified massage therapist with a minimum of a UK Level 3 qualification to partner with us. If your qualification is from outside of the UK, it must be translated by ENIC to show its UK equivalent level.
- For more specific treatments (e.g. deep tissue/pregnancy) we require an additional CPD certificate.
We do not accept online qualifications.
See the breakdown below:
Injury/pain management
To offer Injury/Pain Management, you must have a Level 5 Soft tissue therapy diploma (or equivalent), BSc in Physiotherapy or MOst in Osteopathy.
Osteopathy
You will need to have a degree in Osteopathy and proof of registration with the General Osteopathic Council to offer osteopathy on the Urban platform.
Physiotherapy
You will need to have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy or equivalent and be HCPC registered to offer physiotherapy on the platform
Beauty services - nails, facials, waxing
You’ll need to be a fully qualified beauty therapist with a minimum of an NVQ level 2 qualification in beauty therapy to partner with us.
If you’re signing up to provide non-branded facial treatments on Urban it’s your choice which brands you work with, but they must meet the requirements outlined here.
Beauty services - eyelash extensions
Our preferred brands for eyelash treatment training are Nouveau Lashes. You can read more about how to train with Nouveau Lashes here.
We also accept accredited courses from other brands, though you’ll need to send us a portfolio of your work at the onboarding stage and let us know which brands you’re working with. Find more information here.
Beauty Services - Brow Treatments
Our preferred brands for brow treatment training are Nouveau Lashes. You can read more about how to train with Nouveau Lashes here.
We also accept accredited courses from other brands, though you’ll need to send us a portfolio of your work at the onboarding stage and let us know which brands you’re working with. Find more information here.