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 as you will have access to the course contents for 90 days (only) from the time that you register. If you are unable to complete the course in the 90 days you can re-register for $100 only once, to obtain an additional 90 days.

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

    • Frequently Asked Questions
  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