Indian Head Massage Course

Our FHT and IPHM level 3 Indian Head Massage course is open to anybody who would like to practice traditional Indian Head Massage. Treatment focuses on the head, face, shoulders and neck while the client is in a seated position.

Your 3 days will be spent in class, in person.

You will have access to full instructional videos with a comprehensive routine that allows you to treat your client with oil or clothed, without oil. 

You will learn how to complete a thorough consultation so you are able to bespoke a treatment for your client. Talking to your client about Healthy Nutrition or Weight Loss is important in your client care.

In addition, we will teach you the classical Swedish massage movements, including Deep Tissue for those clients needing extra pressure. 

The Indian Head Massage course is a Holistic treatment and includes an introduction to Chakra balancing.

On successful completion of the training, you will be able to practice professionally and get professional insurance.

Included is a comprehensive workbook and full instructional videos so you are able to perfect your skill after your course.

Indian Head Massage Course Outline

• Blood supply to the head, neck and shoulder area.
• Bones of the face, neck and shoulders.
• Main nerves of the head and face.
• Muscles of the face, neck and shoulders.
• Lymph supply to the head and neck.
• Structure & function of the skin.
• Different skin types.
• Skin diseases and skin cancers.
• History of Indian Head Massage.
• Consultation techniques.
• Classical massage movements.
• How to identify the 3 types of Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
• Introduction to chakras.
• Full Indian Head Massage routine.
• Contraindications to Indian Head Massage treatment.
• Benefits of Indian Head Massage.
• Scalp conditions and related pathology.