Head massage

[Genesis]

Hi - can someone please recommend a good head massage course? One that doesn't involve using oils!

I'm based in London.

Thanks!

 

[Michael T]

Hi

I'm attending Gateway Workshops course next friday in Clapham. Not ure if that includes oils. It's a 1 day course and you get a preactitioners certificate at the end of the day enabling you to obtain insurance.

Kai

 

[dadnbob]

Hiya
The best place to train in my opinion is that of the mehtas (these are the people who originally brought IHM to the UK), I have been on a course with them and they are brilliant....this is a full on course with case studies etc etc but is intensive so doesnt take very long....usually during IHM you would only use oils if there is a condition that would need treating and then this is only done at the end of the treatment.....

However I know there are lots of ITEC courses etc being run.....

Tigs
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[RockTheCasbah]

Most courses for IHM dont use oils when training - though they should teach you when it would be appropriate to use them and how.

When looking for a course try and find one that insisits on some knowledge of anatomy and physcilogy and case studies - if it hasnt got them or request that you alreaydhave A&P experience then i would be dubious as to the quality of the course over all.

There are many places you can now do a 1 day course in IHM and then they say you are qualified to practice - i a mdubious as to the effectiveness of these methods. The course I teach takes 3 days aover three weeks - andi feel thats hard pushing for some peopoel to get throguh and learn everything that is required.

Many local colleges now do courses for ITEC and VTCT - they can be a good introduction, but having been on one to see what it entailed I was surprised at how little A&P you really needed to know to pass their course. This might not be a problem if you already have experience in other body therapies but if you are approaching it fresh as a new subject then it could lead into problems in the future with clients with physical problems.

Good look in finding your course.