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Indian Head Massage Certificate Course

(VTCT Level 3)  

 

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

 

Special offer for Jan course £180 plus fees & VAT

 

Balance may be paid via interest free monthly payments

 

* REGISTRATION FEES ARE: Already VTCT registered fees £67, Non-VTCT registered fees £81. Please note, all prices are subject to VAT

   

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

This qualification can easily be attained within 4-5 months.  All courses are based in Stockport or Chester which is stated on each date line.

Duration: 4 days  (10.30am - 5pm daytime) + final exam  

Midweek STOCKPORT

 

2012 Jan 26-27 & Feb 24 & Mar 16 - discounted course

 

4 days

 

DI Jan Stock

 

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Weekend STOCKPORT

 

2012 Mar 4, 11 & Apr 1 & May 13

 

4 days

 

DI Mar Stock

 

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Midweek CHESTER

 

2012 Apr 2-3 & May 1 & 29

 

4 days

 

DI Apr Chest

 

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Midweek STOCKPORT

 

2012 May 10-11 & June 7 & July 5

 

4 days

 

DI May Stock

 

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Weekend STOCKPORT

 

2012 Jun 8-9 & July 1 & 30

 

4 days

 

DI Jun Chest

 

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Weekend STOCKPORT

 

2012 July 21-22 & Aug 19 & Sept 16

 

4 days

 

DI Jul Stock

 

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Midweek STOCKPORT

 

2012 Sept 3-4 & Oct 1 & Nov 5

 

4 days

 

DI Sept Stock

 

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Weekend CHESTER

 

2012 Oct 7 & 28 & Nov 25, Dec 13

 

4 days

 

DI Oct Chest

 

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Weekend STOCKPORT

 

2012 Nov 17-18 & Dec 15 & Jan 19

 

4 days

 

DI Nov Stock

 

Booking Form

 

Midweek CHESTER

 

2012 Dec 13-14 & Jan 11 & Feb 8th

 

4 days

 

DI Dec Chest

 

Booking Form

 

If you experience any problem with the online booking form you can download a booking form here booking form

 

Course content

  • History & origins of IHM
  • Benefits & effects of IHM
  • Use of oils
  • Therapist & client preparation
  • Contra-indications
  • After care advice
  • IHM theory
  • IHM routine
  • Balancing the chakras
  • Anatomy & physiology of the treatment areas

What does the course include?

  • 4 day programme including tutoring & practical, assessment, workbook tutoring & tutorial
  • 2.5 hour examination; date chosen by candidate
  • Manuals provided on the therapy, A&P and H&S
  • Liquid refreshments throughout the course
  • Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
  • Limited numbers to ensure maximum benefit from tutor

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.

 

 

Contact us

Download a copy of our full prospectus here academy prospectus or make an Training Course Enquiry.  

 

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