NAME:

Kelly Anderson

AGE:

28

COURSE:

Indian head massage

WHERE?

Blackheath

PERIOD:

Three days

Entry onto the course:

No qualifications are needed.

Reasons for choosing the course:

I became interested in massage after working as a holiday rep for eight years. It was such a high-energy job I was looking for a calmer alternative. I used to see girls on the beach giving head massages and thought it looked very relaxing.

Areas the course covers:

You are taught how to assess a client and all about the benefits of the treatment and of course the technique. Indian head massage is excellent for treating anxiety conditions, particularly insomnia.

The other students:

Sometimes the course is one-to-one but I was in a group of five of varying ages and backgrounds. The oldest was 78 - she was a lady who wanted to give relief to her husband who was suffering from migraines. Another man wanted to take what he had learnt to the Costa del Sol and a single mum wanted to learn to massage her child to encourage clear thinking at school.

Atmosphere:

Very relaxing and very friendly. The day started at 9am and finished at 5.30pm. The tutor, Gaye, was lovely and gave me some contacts to follow-up. She gives you on-going support after the course finishes.

The future:

I am working at a Chinese herbalist in Sidcup now - freelance - called Acuherbal but in January I am looking forward to taking head massages into businesses.

More information:

Visit the website indianheadmassage.co.uk