Hi everyone,
Since qualifying back in 2004 I've often wondered if there is any further training or Cpd for Indian Head Massage? Since CPD is now a requirement of most therapies practised (my core therapy is reflexology by the way) I'd be happy to do further training and maybe experience new techniques. On searching around the net I found this new set-up which looks as if it could be going somewhere. Check it out and see what you think
Also let me know if you've come across any organisation to support IHM practitioners.
Sorry folks !! The web address should be
Hi Jan
Not a response to your post, sorry about that, just wanted some advice from you really. I am a reflexologist and not getting any work yet. (Very newly qualified) and my next step, once I have earned enough money to cover my expenditure on the reflexology is to do my Indian head massage qualification and I was interested to find out which of the 2 treatments are most popular? A lot of the people I have approached about reflexology have been disgusted with the idea of me touching their feet, so I am hoping they won't mind me touching their heads.
Thank you
Kristina
Hi Kristina,
No problem about not replying to the post!
Reflexology is my 'core' therapy, and I qualified in IHM in the same year with a view to offering my clients an additional therapy. I'd say without a doubt that reflexology is the most popular in my practice, with IHM in 2nd place.
IHM is useful and adaptable and gives me the option to retain clients by being able to offer something else if they feel like a change or want to experience something new.
What is your professional organisation for reflexology, if you don't mind me enquiring? My own PA is the Association of Reflexologists and offers some very supportive newbie information together with additional support for the newly qualified.
Kind regards,
Jan
I had a look at the IHMPA. Where's the practitioner listings? The so called CPD course, though may be useful, is a bit slim with hands-on training? How much is membership and what are the benefits?
Professional associations are businesses providing other businesses with services. Apart from one such service offering CPD home study courses, what on earth is the IHMPA offering??
Sorry, unless this organisation does more and promotes itself better online, than it's waffle. I've seen all these "nice" ideas before.
As for CPD, not all PA's have compulsory requirements. If CPD is required or simply needed for voluntary personal/professional development, there are many ways to do it. Other IHM courses with may be of a different style, Ayurveda training, chakra development, marma points, facial massage etc.
I agree that learning another therapy is useful for the reflexologist, as mentioned there is a lot of people with negative ideas about the feet. I learnt AoR Reflex in 1997 and ITEC IHM in 2003. By learning IHM, I doubled my workload instantly! Still couldn't make enough money, so I training in Thai & Deep Tissue Massage and that made me a full time practitioner!!
I had a look at the IHMPA. Where's the practitioner listings? The so called CPD course, though may be useful, is a bit slim with hands-on training? How much is membership and what are the benefits?
Professional associations are businesses providing other businesses with services. Apart from one such service offering CPD home study courses, what on earth is the IHMPA offering??
Sorry, unless this organisation does more and promotes itself better online, than it's waffle. I've seen all these "nice" ideas before.
As for CPD, not all PA's have compulsory requirements. If CPD is required or simply needed for voluntary personal/professional development, there are many ways to do it. Other IHM courses with may be of a different style, Ayurveda training, chakra development, marma points, facial massage etc.
I agree that learning another therapy is useful for the reflexologist, as mentioned there is a lot of people with negative ideas about the feet. I learnt AoR Reflex in 1997 and ITEC IHM in 2003. By learning IHM, I doubled my workload instantly! Still couldn't make enough money, so I training in Thai & Deep Tissue Massage and that made me a full time practitioner!!
Many thanks for your response - we are currently a small group of enthusiastic practitioners keen to:
a) promote the benefits of Indian Head Massage,
b) promote high quality training and best practice,
c) and of course promote ourselves and each other.
You are right to point out that the site is very light at the moment. We are a new group, and of course it takes time to build a rich source of materials and information. And that is why we approached the Association ofReflexologists - to make sure that we started off by learning from the high standards and possibly embracing some of the processes which theyhave set up over many years.
The Association of Reflexologists have kindly agreed to share certain processes and document with us to give us a good basis to move forward.
Regarding CPD, you are right - there are many ways to achieve CPD - many are free. As a starting point we are signposting useful courses etc, but this does not preclude a wealth of other methods such as peer discussions, reflective practice, reading, viewing good quality materials, and so on... many people don't realise this and so if you would like to contribute something on your own ways of achieving CPD, please feel free! So if you'd be interested in supporting us, contributing suggestions regarding good training etc, or telling us what you would find as valuable in terms of membership benefits, please do get in touch.
I just tried to send a query via the website and the contact form didn't work 🙁
Hi Tashanie,
I've just tried a 'Test' myself and found it faulty too - many apologies ~ I've reported it to our web tech chap and hopefully it will be fixed soon. I'll message you again as soon as it is fixed.
Site now fixed!! So sorry about that.
Site now fixed!! So sorry about that.
Maybe you can answer my query directly. How much is to join, are you accredited i.e. so that other organisations recognise you as a professional body. Will your CPD be accredited?
Maybe you can answer my query directly. How much is to join, are you accredited i.e. so that other organisations recognise you as a professional body. Will your CPD be accredited?
The joining fee hasn't been fixed yet; although to keep costs low for the benefit of everyone it is likely to be an e-membership rather than paper. We are working closely with the Association of Reflexologists, as they have a wealth of experience in delivering quality CPD for their members and already have established links with Essential Training Services who are a well-respected learning provider. The AoR offer many accredited CPD courses to their reflexology members (many of whom are multi-therapy practitioners including IHM) and the plan is to have any CPD courses/workshops/training relating to Indian Head Massage CPD sourced from high-quality providers.