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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 |
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Indian
Head Massage Course
ITEC Accredited Course (London)
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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. |
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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
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COURSE
REQUIREMENTS / PREREQUISITES |
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- A
final multiple choice paper (15 questions)
- A
practical examination lasting 30 minutes.
- 2
completed case studies ( 2 treatments each) done at home.
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LENGTH
OF COURSE |
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Three
day Fast track course. Please refer
to the current course timetable for further details.
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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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
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THE
EXAMINATION BODY - I.T.E.C. |
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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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NEXT
COURSE DATES |
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Please
refer to the current course timetable for further details.
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