Massage has always been an important part of Indian life. It helps to heal the body naturally. Indian Head Massage has been practiced for over a thousand years although originating over 4,000 years from a female grooming going to the barber shops used by women and men alike.

In India, people use it all the time. No age difference.

It can be quite vigorous.

Champissage is another word used which actually means SHAMPOO MASSAGE!!!

Narendra Mehta was first to bring Champissage to the U.K. were it has become ever so popular. He is a qualified Osteopath as well as a Massage Therapist. His movements are considered to be the best.

He is also blind so his sense of touch is very strong.

Indian Head Massage is ideal for Pain, Stress, Headaches, Tension, Muscular pain, Mental tiredness and Edginess. It improves Concentration, promotes Relaxation, excellent for Disturbed sleeping pattern. It is excellent for Titanus(ringing in the ear)

IT IS A VERY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE!!!!!!

Works on the Chakras.(energy releasing points)

Releases Endorphins. (Energy/happy hormones from Endocrine Glands)

It is use mainly for stress, often used on Site in offices.

Eases away toxins and tension from Lymphatic System.

Strengthens muscles stimulation.

Strengthens cell regeneration.(Blood)

Helps all the body systems.

The syllabus includes:

Understanding of the Holistic Approach, effects and benefits of the massage, understand the different oils used for specific conditions, understand the term Integral Biology, contra-indications, classical movements of holistic massage, chakra connection, understanding of the Doshas, hair growth, referral procedures, demonstrate Indian Head Massage. Healing Process.

Recommended text book:

An Introductory guide to Massage by Louise Tucker

Indian Head Massage - A Practical Guide by A O`Keefe

Indian Head Massage - A Practical approach by Amarjeet S. Bhamra

Pre-requisite-Students must hold the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage or the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatments or equivalent.

Students sitting for ITEC exams need to work on a Case study program on 3 different clients and this must be provided for the International Examiner during their exam. This work will be guided and monitored during the course by the tutor.

Tests and HW are given regularly.

Important!

All courses consist of Theory and Practice which will be done during the lesson and practice is to be done extra to build hours of training (except for Diet and Nutrition).

Practice can be done at the Centre. The use of the Centre facilities is included in the fees for/of the courses.

All courses also consist of a Unit which puts together: Ethics, Sterilisation, First Aid, Business Studies. This Unit is compulsory but students sit for the Unit only once and the result of this exam will always be added to the result of each exam that the students sits after the initial one.

Practical examinations will be conducted by ITEC examiners.

Theory examinations are all Multiple choice: Stem, 1 key and 3 distracters.

Seminars or short courses are available for people who are already studying in the field.