Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage course
This course will qualify you to perform a professional 45-minute Indian Head Massage. Based on ancient Ayurvedic principles, Indian Head Massage helps to relieve stress, reduce tension and improve flexibility in the shoulders, neck and arms. It boosts circulation which can increase energy levels, improve insomnia, relieve sinusitis, headache and migraine, enhance brain function and help to reduce hair loss, premature balding and greying.
Performed over clothing, Indian Head Massage focuses on the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face and ears using a range of different techniques including Champi, Tabla, Plucking and Chakra Balancing. Due to its simplicity and portability which allows it to be practised anywhere and everywhere, this versatile manual treatment can be given at home, in a clinic or in the office.
£379.00
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Indian Head Massage course teaches you:
How to reduce tension and increase flexibility in stressed and overworked muscles.
The benefits of improving circulation of blood and cerebrospinal fluid, as well as lymphatic drainage.
Where to locate pressure points alongside cheekbones that stop sinus pain, headache and migraine.
How massaging the head encourages the supply of oxygen to the brain which reduces anxiety and depression, and lifts mood.
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About the course
The Indian head Massage course runs over three days and provides students with thorough theoretical knowledge about the musculoskeletal system, focusing on the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments in the upper body and the head, the cardiovascular and nervous system and skin, as well as different factors affecting the health of the above-mentioned body systems.
The main part of the course is to master the practical technique of how to perform this health-enhancing massage, what type of oils to use according to the client’s skin type, how to adapt the classical procedure in case of certain health conditions, and what to focus on if you want to form a professional therapeutic relationship with a client.
About the lecturers
Jan Whitehead
Jan has taught Indian Head Massage at CNM for eight years since graduating as a Naturopathic Nutritionist. She also teaches at City Lit and has qualified in ITEC Level 3 Indian Head Massage as well as other therapies including lymphatic drainage, reflexology and aromatherapy. Jan is passionate about complementary therapies and loves developing new skills. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, swimming and the theatre.
Smita Thakrar
A qualified Herbalist, Naturopath, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Health Coach, Smita specialises in stress regulation, sleep, digestion, hormonal balance, and restoring physiological resilience. Smita draws on the Himalayan yoga tradition, with a strong emphasis on breathwork and meditation, and bridges classical yogic philosophy with modern therapeutic practice. She is the founder of In8 Space in London and a lecturer in Herbal Medicine with an Ayurvedic perspective at the College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Who should take this course?
This course is suitable for those looking to learn a new technique to help themselves, family, friends or clients. It is ideal for practitioners of different natural health modalities to help clients experiencing stress, headaches, migraines, jaw clenching and tinnitus. Because Indian Head Massage improves blood and lymphatic circulation, it can aid with detoxification protocols with the promotion of swift removals of toxins from the body.
Because it improves sleep quality and promotes a sense of calmness it can be a useful additional tool for mind-body therapists and practices.
What you will learn
- History of Indian Head Massage
- The functioning of muscular system and muscles of the face, neck and upper back
- The skeletal system of upper body: facial and skull bones, shoulder girdle and the spine
- Circulatory system and venous drainage from head and neck
- Skin types, structure of the skin and skin disorders
- Massage techniques & conditions benefiting from Indian Head Massage
- Preparation before Indian Head Massage, equipment needed and the routine
- How to balance the Chakras at the end of the massage to reach the optimal effect
- Ayurveda basics
- Stress, eustress and distress
£379
Study In-class
- London (25 Percy Circus, WC1X 9EU)
- 6th, 7th and 8th November 2026
- 10am – 5pm
- Exam: TBA
Award
CNM Certificate in Indian Head Massage.
Recognition
Continuous Professional Development (CPD): This course is worth 23 CPD points awarded by the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).
Course is approved for professional insurance.
