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Overview
Three focused manual disciplines taught as a single advanced upper-body skillset. Practitioners learn safe decompression of the head, neck and shoulders, gentle lymphatic pathways and precise trigger-point release.
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Aims of the Course
- Deliver seated Indian head massage with confidence
- Understand the lymphatic system and its drainage routes
- Palpate and release active trigger points safely
- Combine techniques within a single integrated session
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Course Structure
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Head, Neck and Shoulder Anatomy
- Cranial and cervical structures
- Muscles of the shoulder girdle
- Nerve and vascular supply to the head
- Contraindications for neck work
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Indian Head Massage Practice
- The seated position and safe support
- Stimulation of scalp, face and ears
- Neck and shoulder sequence
- Closing and relaxation techniques
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Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals
- The lymphatic system explained
- Manual drainage direction and pressure
- Working around lymphoedema risk
- Indications and medical cautions
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Trigger-Point and Myofascial Release
- Identifying active versus latent points
- Referred pain mapping
- Sustained pressure and ischaemic release
- Integrated release within a session
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Clinical Decision Making
- Building an hour-long integrated treatment
- Adapting to desk-bound and sporting clients
- Recognising when not to treat
- Aftercare and self-care prescription
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Practice Development
- Case documentation and outcome tracking
- Marketing a specialist skillset
- Corporate and workplace delivery
- CPD and advanced study options
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Perform a 45-minute seated Indian head massage
- 02Demonstrate manual lymphatic drainage on the upper body
- 03Locate and release common trigger points in the neck and shoulders
- 04Screen clients and withhold treatment where contraindicated
- 05Combine the three modalities into one coherent session
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Assessment
- Observed practical across three techniques
- Written anatomy paper
- Case study of six integrated treatments
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Entry Requirements
- Open access; prior bodywork experience helpful
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Progression and Careers
- Advanced massage practitioner
- Workplace wellbeing therapist
- Sports and desk-posture specialist