Indian Head Massage Level 3

About This Course

The Indian Head Massage online course is designed for beauty therapists aiming to enhance the service they can offer to clients. The course focuses on Indian head massage, also known as champissage, which utilizes circular massage strokes to target acupressure points on the head, neck, and shoulders. This technique, originating in India and now popular in Western cultures, is known for its simplicity and versatility.

The course various aspects such as understanding anatomy, learning the history and benefits of Ayurvedic treatment, mastering health and safety protocols, and exploring traditional oils used in the treatment.

Course Benefits

By completing the course, beauty therapists can expand their skills, incorporating anatomy knowledge, massage techniques, and client consultation practices into their services.

Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of Indian Head Massage, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

This course will:

• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
• Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Course Units

Unit 1: Essential anatomy and physiology

• Bone classification
• Bones of the head, face, neck and shoulders
• Joints and muscles
• Structure of the skin and hair

Unit 2: Understanding massage

• The origins and benefits of Indian head massage
• The techniques and products used in Indian head massage
• Equipment, oils, and towels

Unit 3: Contraindications and special populations

• What are contraindications?
• Local and total contraindications
• Pregnancy
• Modifications to massage

Unit 4: Client consultation

• Client consultation and aftercare advice
• Assessing the client
• What information should I use?
• Client history forms
• Pain assessment
• Case studies

Unit 5: Massage techniques and components

• Before you begin
• Adhesions
• Effleurage
• Stroking
• Palpation
• Petrissage
• Friction
• Tapotement

Unit 6: Massage application

• Massage environment
• Massage positions and sequence
• Stroke variations
• Parts of the body (Trapezius, shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp and face)
• Hygiene and health and safety
• Massage stance

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.