This is an indepth course that is interesting, shares a modality that appeals to all clients (really!) and grows your business. Indian Head Massage is calming, healing and balances the recipient in mind and body. It is a stand alone therapy that also blends easily with others such as Massage, Reflexology and Reiki.

I've been practicing Indian Head Massage for 16 years and my clients love the benefits! I enjoy their obvious sense of peace and well-being. This detailed course takes you step by step through the techniques to provide Indian Head Massage, with or without oil, with the client sitting in a chair or lying on a massage table. There are opportunities to practice the techniques and you have access to the course contents for a full year from the time that you register.

Certificate Course curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2

    • Ayurveda and Indian Head Massage

    • Benefits of Indian Head Massage

    • Contra-Indications to Indian Head Massage

    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Scalp

    • Choosing Oils

    • Quiz 1
  3. 3

    • Preparation, Set Up and Hygiene

    • Safely Turning Your Clients Head

    • Applying Warm Oil to the Scalp and Hair

    • Techniques 1

    • Techniques 2

    • Techniques 1 & 2 Back and Crown of Scalp

    • Technique Practice ~ Session 1

    • Techniques 3

    • Techniques 4

    • Completing the Indian Head Massage

    • Technique Practice ~ Session 2

    • Quiz 2
  4. 4

    • Preparation, Set Up and Hygiene

    • Techniques: Supporting the Neck and Body in the Seated Position

    • Techniques: Sitting Indian Head Massage

    • Practicing Techniques for Sitting Indian Head Massage

    • Quiz 3
  5. 5

    • Anatomy and Physiology of the Face

    • Contraindications and Cautions

    • Techniques 1: Massaging the Forehead, Temples and Eyebrows

    • Techniques 2: Massaging the Cheeks and TMJ

    • Techniques 3: Massaging the Chin and Jaw

    • Techniques 4: Tapotement for the Face

    • Techniques 5: Massaging the Ears

    • Practicing Techniques for Facial Massage

    • Quiz 4
  6. 6

    • Anatomy and Physiology for Neck, Upper Back, Shoulders and Upper Arms

    • Contraindications and Cautions

    • Techniques 1: Small Circles/Friction for the Neck and Back

    • Techniques 2: Effleurage/Friction for Shoulders, Upper Back

    • Techniques 3: Thumb Strokes, Grasp and Lift

    • Techniques 4: Tapotement for Shoulders and Upper Back

    • Practicing Techniques for Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back and Upper Arm Massage

    • Quiz 5
  7. 7

    • Practice Face, Neck, Shoulder, Upper Arm Massage with Oil (Lying Down)

    • Full Indian Head Massage Session with Oil (Lying Down) (Includes Face, Neck and Shoulder Massage)

    • Practice Seated Indian Head Massage Without Oil, Including Face, Neck, Shoulder and Upper Back Massage
  8. 8

    • Health Intake and Informed Consent

    • More Ayurvedic Resources and the Doshas

    • Marketing Ideas
  9. 9

    • Final Quiz

    • Receiving Your Certificate of Completion

Bonus Material

Included in the Course you will also find:

  • Practice videos to follow along with in giving a full session

  • Resources, Music suggestions and Marketing ideas

  • A Certificate of Completion

Instructor(s)

Instructor

Teresa Graham

Practicing and teaching in the Holistic Health field since 1994 and a Registered Massage Therapist since 1996, Teresa brings a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to her classes and workshops. "It is my belief that vitality, happiness, harmony and good health are a natural state of being and that a natural, holistic approach to wellness is the key to reawakening that balance in mind, body and spirit." Never stop learning because life never stops teaching! Learn more about Teresa at www.handtohealth.com