VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Indian Head Massage
(duration - 4 days and final examination; 10:30am - 5pm weekdays; 6pm - 9pm evenings)
This qualification can be attained within 3 months
Course dates (2008)
Course Ref: IHM 108 (Weekend)
1st - 3rd February & 1st March
Course Ref: IHM 208
31st March & 1st - 2nd & 28th April
Course Ref: IHM 308E (Evenings)
5th, 12th & 19th June
3rd, 10th & 17th July
Course Ref: IHM 308 (Weekend)
14th - 15th & 21st June & 19th July
Course Ref: IHM 408
13th - 15th August & 12th September
Course Ref: IHM 408E (Evenings)
2nd, 9th & 16th October
6th, 13th & 20th November
Course Ref: IHM 508 (Weekend)
8th - 9th & 15th November & 20th December
** INCLUSIVE COURSE within this qualification is: VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security & Employment Standards This is a mandatory part of all VTCT Holistic Therapy course, so if you have already completed this qualification or another VTCT course which contained Units M2 & M74 within the last 3 years, you will not be required to repeat. However, you will be required to provide evidence.
What is Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage (IHM) is ultimately a relaxing form of massage as it helps relieve muscle tension in the neck, shoulders and scalp. It offers an aid to headaches, sinusitis, eyestrain, helps to promote hair growth, improves blood and lymph flow to the upper body, promotes relaxation, better sleep, sharper thinking and will harmonise the bodies Chakras. IHM is performed fully clothed and is carried out on the upper back, shoulders, back of the neck, arms, scalp and face.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in widening their interest in alternative treatments and holistic therapies. The course will cover a full working sequence of Indian Head Massage alternatively referred to as Champissage and the related theory including anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders.
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
- 1 day programme of assessment, workbook tutoring and personal tutorial
- 1 day programme of written and pratical examination
- Personalised course folder containing all course content & additional notes
- Liquid refreshments throughout the course
- Informal teaching style allowing course members to ask questions and make input
- Numbers are limited so teaching is kept on a personal level
Entry qualifications
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
How will I be assessed?
Each candidate is required to undertake a number of case studies over a period of time both in college and at home and to complete assignments and project work. Internal assessment involves tests, assignments and practical observations to cover a range of clients and assignments to check knowledge. The course will involve assessment in both practical and theoretical areas. Written work is done via workbook and a practical sampling assessment will be done as a final examination.
