Serenity School of Complementary Therapy

ITEC diploma in Indian Head Massage

This certified course is run over 50 hours and will result in an ITEC qualification in Indian Head Massage (Unit 6).

There will be a 30 minute theory examination paper and a practical examination, plus students will be required to hand in Case Studies, each with a minimum of 20 treatments, to the external examiner. The tutor will require additional case studies. Successful students will be awarded the ITEC nationally and internationally recognised Diploma together with a School Diploma. Student insurance can be obtained from Embody.

All applicants must have an ITEC qualification in Anatomy & Physiology of equivalent to enrol on this course.

The course includes: -

•The History and Philosophy of Indian Head Massage

•The benefits, contra-indications and contra-actions of Indian Head massage

•Revision and extended anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders

•Location of pressure points of the skull

•The theory and practice of Indian Head Massage

•Understanding the importance of client aftercare

•Advice on choice of equipment and clothing for both therapist and client

•Preparation of case history treatments

•A written 30 minute theory examination

•Treatment of one client to include setting up a workspace, taking a case history, demonstrating knowledge and application of all techniques, providing aftercare advice and demonstrating client care at all times.