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Provide Indian head massage - VTCT

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Outcome 3<br />

Be able to perform <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>head</strong> <strong>massage</strong><br />

You can:<br />

a. <strong>Provide</strong> suitable support and cushioning,<br />

as necessary, to specific areas of the body<br />

during the treatment<br />

b. Adapt <strong>massage</strong> techniques, sequence and<br />

use of <strong>massage</strong> medium to meet the client’s<br />

physical characteristics and treatment<br />

area(s)<br />

c. Vary the depth, rhythm and pressure of<br />

<strong>massage</strong> movements to meet treatment<br />

objectives, treatment area(s) and client’s<br />

physical characteristics and preferences<br />

d. Co-ordinate breathing techniques with that<br />

of the client<br />

e. Apply <strong>massage</strong> medium to ensure minimal<br />

waste<br />

f. Take prompt remedial action if<br />

contra-actions or discomfort occur during<br />

the course of treatment*<br />

g. Allow the client sufficient post-treatment<br />

recovery time<br />

h. Check that the finished result is to the<br />

client’s satisfaction and meets the agreed<br />

treatment objectives<br />

*May be assessed through oral questioning.<br />

i. <strong>Provide</strong> aftercare advice specific to the<br />

client’s individual needs<br />

Observation<br />

Criteria questioned orally<br />

Date achieved<br />

Portfolio reference<br />

Learner signature<br />

Assessor initials<br />

1 2 3<br />

UB30B23<br />

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