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Option 1
Home Use
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Course Price
£39.00
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Option 2
Certificate
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Course Price
£99.00
Indian Head Massage - Accredited Online Course
Our Indian Head Massage Course is ideal for complete beginner's and is supported by FREE tutorial videos. Learn traditional head and shoulder massage techniques so that you can confidently deliver a fantastic Indian Head massage treatment.
You can choose the either the Home Use option intended for delivering treatments to friends and family, or you can select to complete the Professional Certificate Course where you will gain a fully accredited qualification upon successful completion of the theory test. Our Certificate Qualification will allow you to work self employed, start your own home-based business, or work as a mobile therapist and is fully insurable.
Should you wish, you can Upgrade your Certificate qualification to a Diploma at any time by attending practical training with one of our experienced and friendly teaching staff. We have venues all across the UK.
Pre Requirements
- This is a beginners course and so there are no pre requirements
Course Syllabus
This is the background and theory that you study from home. If you are undertaking a Certificate Course then you also need to complete an online test paper, and we recommend that you complete at least 25 case studies (self-assessed) in order to familiarise yourself with the therapy routine before offering treatments to the public.
Module 1
How Head Massage was originally practiced in India
How it is now practiced in the West
How Indian Head Massage is commonly taught
Indian Head Massage as taught by Therapy Training School
Module 2
Effects and benefits overview
Effects and benefits in detail
Module 3
The skeletal system
The muscular system
Blood flow in the head and neck
The trigeminal nerve
The lymphatic system
Module 4
Client consultation skills
Consultation environment
Client education
Client confidentiality
Consultation form
Notes on consultation form
Contraindications
Module 5
Body mechanics
Correct body mechanics
Guidelines
Module 6
Preparing for therapy
Client preparation
Therapist preparation
Basic hygiene
Adaptations
Module 7
Massage Movements
Massage overview
Massage techniques explained
Module 8
After therapy recommendations
Information and aftercare advice
The benefits of drinking water
Module 9
Before beginning therapy
Oils that may be used
Weight and pressure of massage techniques
Part one (seated): Upper back, shoulders, neck and head massage
Part two (lying down): The neck, head and face massage
Module 10
Case Study Guidelines
Case study examples
Additional information
FAQs
Hints and tips
Your notes and questions
Additional documents
Test paper
Client form
Case study form
Home Use - Course Only
- Course cost: £39.00
- Accredited: TTC (our company's stamp of approval)
- Insurance: Available from Westminster Insurance
- Qualification: Available with our Certificate courses
- Suitable for: Beginners - Intended for self-development and home use
- Time limits: No time restraints
- PDF manual: 45 pages in full colour
- Theory test: Only available with our Certificate Course
- Video: Not available for this course
Certificate - Professional Use
- Course cost: £99.00
- Accredited: IGCT, TTA
- Insurance: Westminster Insurance, Towergate Insurance, Wellbeing Insurance
- Qualification: Offer treatments professionally and obtain therapist insurance
- Suitable for: Beginners or experienced therapists as a CPD course
- Time limits: No time restraints
- PDF manual: 45 pages in full colour
- Theory test: Online - 45 multiple choice questions & unlimited attempts to pass
- Video: Not available for this course
- Portfolio: Self-assessed - we recommend that you complete a minimum of 25 case studies before offering treatments to the paying public
- Upgrade: You can upgrade this course to a Diploma by undertaking practical training one-to-one with a qualified instructor
