Hiya,
I am hoping to do a VTCT course in Indian Head Massage soon. Having had no previous experience of anything like this before, I was wondering if I will be able to cope.
It is 12 years since I was last at college and i think I have lost my confidence. I did get 8 GCSE's and a GNVQ 3 in Business and Finance, but I have never studied anything to do with the body as such.
I was hoping that before I attend the course I will be able to do my Reiki 1 and maybe do a bit of reading up on IHM, just to get a bit more knowledgable.
Am I going about this the right way? What courses have you started with? If I pass the IHM course will I be allowed to give IHM to paying customers?
Any advice will be gratefully received.
Many thanks
Debbie
RE: How easy are VTCT Courses?
Hi Queen Bee!
My advice is to just go for it. The VTCT IHM course is very practical and the routine, with a bit of practice, is easy to remember and both relaxing and enjoyable to give.
IHM works very well with Reiki and, once qualified, you would be able to give IHM to paying clients, provided that you have sufficient insurance.
I suspect that, as I myself have found, once you start your journey down this route you will discover other therapies that you will want to learn. The other benefit of doing these courses at college is that you can do 'energy swaps' with other students and benefit from receiving the therapies as well as giving them. Although you may be feeling nervous now, please don't let this dissuade you from undertaking something which you are clearly interested in. Remember, there will be others who feel exactly the same way as you and you can help each other through this. Additionally, if you do your Reiki I before starting the course, you can use the Reiki to self-heal and improve your self-confidence.
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Love and light
IndianRainbow
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RE: How easy are VTCT Courses?
Hi,
I say "go for it". I've just received my VTCT certificate in Indian Head Massage and I was in the same position as you last year. I have two young children and thought it would be very difficult for me to find time to practice but looking back it wasn't too bad.
Just a warning - I found the most intensive part was between Jan - March when we had learnt the technique and were trying to memorise the whole procedure as well as learning the Anatomy and Physiology and completing the assignments.
I would suggest that you don't commit yourself to too much during this period as this is when you need the most time to concentrate on the course.
Good luck
Cx
RE: How easy are VTCT Courses?
I did the VTCT IHM course backin September last year (exams in March) and loved it - mind you all the therapy courses I have done have been thru VTCT. Its not long at all and there isn't that much work to be done on the course.
Enjoy it
RE: How easy are VTCT Courses?
Hi QueenBee
I took the Indian head massage this year alongside Holistic therapy and A&P I thoroughly all enjoyed all of it. I left school in 1984 so it was a big shock at first but well worth it, I can echo what Indian Rainbow said the routine is pretty east to learn and by the end of the course the moves are almost automatic.
It is a lovely relaxing massage to perform and fantastic to have done, I am sure you will really enjoy the course Good luck, Karen