ITEC INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE DIPLOMA

The course is 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.

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 Diploma provides 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. The course also offers a greater range of massage techniques building upon those gained in the Holistic Massage or Reflexology.

Entry Requirements

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.

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.
A non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on ALL courses. £85 for Diploma Courses. £25 for all
other courses. Full course fees must be paid prior to examination. No VAT is charged on fees.
Total fees noted here include the non refundable deposit:
Total fees = £300 Deposit of £25 + full balance £275 on or prior to 1st day of training

About the 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.