Indian Head Massage

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in massage or holistic therapy. It is an ideal course for beauty therapists who wish to offer a relaxing, pampering treatment to their clients. This course is also suitable for someone who wishes to start their career as a therapist as all the relevant Anatomy & Physiology is included within the course syllabus.

This full day course teaches students a varied an interesting Indian Head Massage routine. Indian Head Massage evolved in the homes and barbers shops of India over many thousands of years. It is part of the Ayurvedic tradition and is widely practiced today. This massage is usually received clothed, although the shoulders can be bare if preferred. It treats not only the head but also the upper back, shoulders, arms, face and head. Indian Head massage is received seated on a comfortable chair. This course covers the history of Indian Head massage which has only been practiced in the western world for about 30 years. You will learn about the benefits of the massage so that you can market your treatment effectively. The Indian Head massage course covers the relevant anatomy, but the majority of time will be spent on the routine itself. The massage involves various strokes and techniques which are traditionally accepted. The routine also includes some more modern movements specifically designed for computer stress. This course also covers the client consultation process, aftercare and product selection, plus information on insurance, data protection and the relevant anatomy.

A massage treatment usually lasts 50 minutes and would be a one hour treatment. The routine can be shortened to offer clients a half hour treatment. It should be priced at your usual hourly massage rate which may vary between £30 and £50 per hour, depending on the area in which you practice.

All the items you use on the course will be provided for you. Details of the products and equipment you need to practice will be covered in detail on the course.

At the end of the day you will know how to adapt the massage routine to enable you to personalise it for your client’s requirements or to the time you have available – this massage is idea for Pamper parties. The massage is deeply relaxing and can provide relief from headaches, upper back and neck pain and stiffness.