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    Body Basics School of Massage, Sports Massage & Aromatherapy in London UK, offers part-time and intensive courses and training in Holistic Massage course (ITEC & VTCT), Aromatherapy course, Sports Massage course, Anatomy and Physiology as well as the Reflexology course, Baby Massage course, Thai Massage, Indian Head Massage course as well as CDP & Advanced Massage Training courses
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"This Indian Head Massage course has provided me with the opportunity to work on clients who previously would not have tired massage - excellent" - Catherine
 

Indian Head Massage Course
ITEC Accredited Course (London)
 

Indian Head Massage has been practised for hundreds of years in India as a form of reducing stress, tension headaches and improving general well-being.

This course in Indian Head Massage teaches the popular Western approach.

The course includes video footage of Indian Head Massage as practised in India.

 
COURSE CONTENT & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN


The following are a list of some of the topics which are covered on the course:

  • Basics of Human Anatomy of the Head and Neck
    • Blood supply to the head, neck and shoulder area
    • Bones of the face, neck and shoulders
    • Main arteries & Veins
    • Main nerves
    • Muscles
    • Lymph supply
    • Structure & Function of the skin
    • Different Skin types
    • Skin diseases and skin cancers
  • History of Indian Head Massage
  • Chakra's of the Body
  • How to give an Indian Head Massage as practised in the West
  • Contraindications to treatment
  • Benefits of Indian Head Massage
  • Scalp conditions
  • Hygiene & Safety
  • Professionalism & Ethics
COURSE REQUIREMENTS / PREREQUISITES
 
  • Students must hold an accredited and approved diploma in Anatomy and Physiology & Pathology
  • A final multiple choice paper
  • A practical examination lasting 30 minutes.
  • 3 completed case studies (3 treatments each)
LENGTH OF COURSE
 
Three day Fast track course. Please refer to the current course timetable for further details.

OPPORTUNITIES
 

Following successful completion, our students have progressed to go on and:

  • Offer Indian Head Massage / Chair Massage to employees in the workplace.
  • Offer Indian Head massage as an additional service to existing and new patients.
  • Work on clients who feel more comfortable with clothing on
  • Develop their own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of clients.
  • Develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
  • Study further courses such as Sports Massage, Lymphatic Massage or Deep Tissue Massage course
THE EXAMINATION BODY - I.T.E.C.
 

The INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL (I.T.E.C) is an awarding body offering vocational qualifications in Complementary Therapy and Bodywork. ITEC is recognised and regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and the Department of Education and Employment. ITEC is an independent examining body that offers impartiality and objectivity in its examinations.

ITEC is recognised by insurance companies for professional liability insurance.

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the title of "Indian Head Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.

Practitioner insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course.

 
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