Course description
Designed for beauty therapists aiming to enhance their offerings, this Indian Head Massage Level 3 online covers various aspects such as understanding anatomy, and learning the history and benefits of this popular Ayurvedic treatment
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Training Course Content
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
Course delivery details
By completing the course, beauty therapists can expand their skills, incorporating anatomy knowledge, massage techniques, and client consultation practices into their services.
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.
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