Indian Head Massage Course
Level: Practitioner QLS level 3
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain skills and knowledge to practice Indian Head Massage – graduates of this course can also obtain professional liability insurance
- Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3*
- Become a Registered BSY Indian Head Massage Practitioner
- Be awarded the professional BSY Diploma
- Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)
- Be eligible for membership of The Guild of Holistic Therapists
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors. There is also an essential 1 day of practical training for this course.
Course overview
Indian Head Massage is based on the ancient traditions of massage and the ayurvedic system of healing that has been practised in India for thousands of years. Western interpretations incorporate the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck and face as well as the head. Indian Head Massage has a powerful energy that is both subtle and deep and can be both invigorating and relaxing, depending on the body’s needs at the time.
Syllabus
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Lesson One
- Introduction
- History and Development of Indian Head Massage
- Stress and Modern Lifestyles
- Benefits of Head Massage
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The Skeletal System
- Joints
- Bone Anatomical Terms
- Introduction
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Lesson Two
- The Power of Touch
- Massage Techniques
- General Principles of Massage Treatments
- Looking After Yourself
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The Muscular System
- Muscle Movement Terminology
- The Power of Touch
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Lesson Three
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The Brain, Spinal Cord and Central Nervous System
- The Endocrine System
- The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
- The Treatment
- Precautions and Contra-indications
- An Overview
- Setting the Scene
- First Contact
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Lesson Four
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Muscles of the Neck, Chest, Shoulders and Upper Arms
- The Treatment
- Massage of the Upper Back and Shoulders
- Massage of the Upper Arms
- Massage of the Neck
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Lesson Five
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The Head
- Bones of the Skull
- Muscles of the Scalp
- Cranial Nerves
- Headaches and Migraine
- The Hair
- Hair and Scalp Problems
- The Treatment
- Massage of the Head
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Lesson Six
- The Marma (Pressure) Points
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The Sinuses
- The Treatment
- Massage of the Face
- Finishing Procedure
- Massage with Oil to Follow the Indian Head Massage Treatment
- Oils to Use
- A Professional Approach
Practical training
1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. For further information please call us on 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.
*BSY currently charges £85 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.
Prerequisites
You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course.
Level
On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.
Certification
On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Indian Head Massage Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Indian Head Massage Practitioner.
Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.
You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.
At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.
Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.
Enrol now for £55.
To enrol by phone, please call our friendly course advisors on 01409 220 400.
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