INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Whether you're brand new to holistic therapies, or an experienced practitioner, this course could be just what you need. This course is intended for anyone who is keen to learn to be able to do Indian Head Massage for family and friends, and/or add this deeply relaxing therapy on to their menu of services, and business. Indian Head Massage is a powerful stand alone relaxation therapy, and also a perfect addition to many other therapies. It is therefore a great therapy to learn as a beginner, as a new therapist or for experienced therapists
This is a two day workshop, offered over one full weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Your tutor is Karen Middleton.
Indian Head Massage has been developed to work on all the upper body tension carrying areas; the upper back, upper arms, shoulders, neck, head, face and ears. By working these surfaces in a specific way, the whole body benefits physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through relaxation and the gentle working of the fascial connection, other systems of the body are encouraged and supported to function more effectively.
To work on the public and charge for your services in Indian Head Massage, you are required to gain the Practitioner Certificate. To be eligible to gain this level of certification you must already have completed training in Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology, or enrol to do this certificate with the Auckland School of Reflexology.
The practical component of gaining the Practitioner Certificate is to undertake case study work; hands on sessions, and a written report. You will receive the link to this material at the weekend workshop. Once this work is completed it is submitted to the tutor. There is an extra cost of $50 for this assessment by the tutor. You will be billed at the time.
On successful fulfilment of all the criteria the Practitioner Certificate will be emailed to you.
Indian Head Massage Course Content:
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What is Indian Head Massage
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History of Indian Head Massage
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Benefits of Indian Head Massage
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Anatomy & Physiology of the areas worked
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Fascia & its role in IHM
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Acupressure points
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When and when not to give IHM
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The quality of touch and intent
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Step by step IHM sequence (upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, head, face and ears)
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Instructional video to support your ongoing learning at home
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Certificate of Attendance issued by email
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Links to all the paperwork to do your case study work to gain the Practitioner Certificate (If eligible)
There is plenty of hands-on work on this course!
The Indian Head Massage course is also available as an online/distance learning course.
Courses in Auckland in 2026
- Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May - Date has passed
- Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November - Enrol now
Courses in Auckland in 2027
- Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May - Enrol now
- Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th October - Enrol now
Venue: Unit B5, 400 Rosedale Road, Albany, North Shore, Auckland.
Course times: 9:00am to 5:00pm both days
Course Fee: $395 (incl gst)
NOTE: There is an extra cost of $50 if you choose to go on to gain your Practitioner Certificate. This is for the reading & assessment of your case study work, and the issue of your certificate. Remember, this is dependant on your eligibility with regard to prior learning. Please read the information above.
Please remember that the course fee does secure your place on this course. However, if paying it off will suit you better, then please pay a deposit of $75 on enrolment and email Karen to make arrangements to pay the balance by the time of the course. As per the cancellation policy on the enrolment form the $75 deposit is non refundable.
This course can be offered very easily in any big enough space with a screen/projector or TV. Please contact Karen if you would like to host a group in your area of New Zealand. Minimum Group size is 10 people, and the ideal maximum group size is 12, though a couple more people may be considered and accommodated so that no one misses out if this course is not usually available in your area.
