Indian Head Massage Certificate Course

(VTCT Level 3)  

Course Cost: £200 + registration/exam fees + VAT*

Special Offer JULY courses £15 discount   

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage (IHM) sometimes referred to as Champissage and is based on the ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. Indian head massage is ultimately a very relaxing form of massage. the benefits are many helping to increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, improving blood circulation and lymphatic flow, freeing knots of muscular tension, relaxing connective tissue and aiding in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products. It is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension, aids headaches, sinusitis, eyestrain, promotes hair growth, improves blood and lymph flow to the upper body, promotes relaxation and better sleep and is said to aid sharper thinking as it harmonises the bodies Chakras.

The Indian Head Massage client remains fully clothed and sits in a chair for the treatment. The therapist uses a range of different massage movements on the upper back, shoulders, back of the neck, arms, scalp and face. The treatment will usually last from 25 - 45 minutes.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in holistic therapy. The course covers the full sequence of IHM and all the related theory and the related theory including anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders.

Course dates 2013

This qualification can easily be attained within 3-4 months.  All courses are based at our college in Stockport, see venue page for address.

Duration: 4 days  (10.30am - 5pm daytime) + final exam or 6 eves (6-9pm) + final exam. 

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Course content

What does the course include?

Entry qualifications

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

As part of the qualification candidates are required to produce a portfolio of evidence. A portfolio will confirm the knowledge, understanding and skills that have been learnt. Your assessor will provide guidance on how to prepare the portfolio of evidence and how to how practical achievement, and understanding of the knowledge required to successfully complete this qualification. It is this booklet along with the portfolio of evidence that will serve as the prime source of evidence for this qualification.
 

Each candidate will undertake a number of therapy case studies over a period of time both in college and at home once they are deemed by the tutor to be competent to do so. Written assignments are completed by the candidate in their own time at home (provided at Word document) and added to their portfolio on request from the tutor. Internal assessment involves 2 x multiple choice question papers and practical observations. The final examination is a practical assessment and on this day only, the candidate will be required to bring their own client to college demonstrate techniques.

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