ITEC Indian Head Massage Diploma
Course
In Longniddry
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Longniddry (Scotland)
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Duration
5 Days
To gain an in depth understanding of the use of specific techniques tailored for use over clothing and through hair to aid healing in the body and mind of an individual. This knowledge allows the therapist to treat pathology safely and effectively but also allows the therapist to take the therapy form into a wider environment for practise. Suitable for students. Who wish to progress as professional practitioners working full or part time in the therapy industries. Already have a Diploma in Holistic Massage, Reflexology or to equivalent level 3 module SVQ. Wishing to Continue Professional Development (worth 10 CPD points). Wish to take their therapy into the working/office environment due to the flexibility of the treatment form.
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About this course
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage or ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatment (including Reflexology) or equivalent Massage Diploma to ITEC’s approval. These must have included Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology and Professional Conduct / Business Awareness units or equivalent level modules approved by ITEC.
This is a POST GRADUATE Diploma opportunity.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Gail Walkingshaw
Tutor
Gail Walkingshaw is the Principal of the Edinburgh Therapy Academy and has a thriving complimentary therapy business in her home clinic. Once Gail finished her BSc(Hons) Dietetics from Queen Margaret’s College Edinburgh she started her therapy career with Judith Craig, the Founder of the School in 1999 as one of the very first students, studying Reflexology. Over the years she went on to gain qualifications in Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Thermo-Auricular Therapy, Remedial and Sports Massage and finally a Diploma in Teaching Complimentary therapies.
Course programme
This course offers POST GRADUATE students tuition in traditional Indian Head Massage techniques looking into the principles of Marma points and the principles of Ayurvedic techniques.
What is Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage is treatment that has evolved from traditional techniques that have been practised in India as part of a family ritual for over a thousand years.
Although the techniques are only applied to the upper body (shoulders arms, back, neck and head) collectively they represent a de-stressing programme for the whole body by stimulating and soothing the nervous system that penetrates the whole body.
The ITEC Diploma Course
Offers an accredited and internationally recognised post graduate qualification with a thorough. Revised and extended grounding in Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology. An extensive additional massage experience with therapy specific techniques. This course is also recognised by the QCA (Qualifications Curriculum Authority).
The course also offers a greater range of massage techniques building upon those gained in the Holistic Massage or Reflexology.
Assessment
There is a 1hour theory exam which is 50 multiple choice questions for Indian Head Massage and an Hour long Practical Assessment with an ITEC appointed external examiner. There is also a case study load of 3 clients each to be treated 3 times thus giving 9 documented treatments. (This will be confirmed on application)
Course Duration
Four full days of contact time from 9am – 5.30pm with a final day of Exam which may be on a Saturday but this will be confirmed in the first day of the course starting if not on application (50 Hours recommended)
Course Fees & Payment Method
Course Fees include all of the Following:
- Attendance at intensive training days as designated
- Home Study pack with notes and diagrammatic materials.
- A personal copy of the recommended course text.
- All first sitting examination fees for Theory and Practical exams.
Additional information
ITEC Indian Head Massage Diploma