Affiliated to  CTEVT-Government of Nepal

The INM is one of the leading Massage Training schools in Kathmandu. Our curriculum in Assistant massage therapist training is the only nationally approved massage course in Nepal. This Assistant  Massage Therapist   Course is supported by the professor of Government of Nepal CTEVT  ( Council for Technical Educational  & Vocational Training ), and by the professor Doctor of Institute of Natural Medicine and Naturopathic Physicians. So, students can rest assured that they are acquiring the standard skills required for employment in this field.

These courses are designed to produce skillful manpower in the field of therapeutic massage. Certification from the INM assures that the student will be legally registered and allowed to work as a clinical massage therapist, as well as open their own SPA/Massage Studio.

Please not:- The Externship will be in Naturopathy Hospital.

SUBJECTS -  COURSE CONTENT :- 

 Basic anatomy, physiology

 Define terms used in Anatomy and physiology:

 Familiarize with typical diagram of human body

 Introduction and function of skeletal system Bones 

 Familiarize muscular system of human body

 Introduction and function of muscular system:

 Relation of muscles  with massage

 Familiarize with nervous  system of human body

 Introduction and Functions of Nervous system

 Familiarize with circulatory system of human body

 Introduction and functions of circulatory system

 Introduction and functions of respiratory system

 Familiarize with digestive system of human body

 Introduction and function of digestive organs

 Familiarize with urinary system of human body

 Introduction and function of Urinary system

 Familiarize with endocrine system.

 Introductions and function of endocrine system

 Familiarize with reproductive system of human body

 Familiarize with sense organs of human body (External)

 Introduction and function of external sense Organs.

 Massage therapy - Practice of Massage Therapy to get better health for  human beings

 Introduction to massage

 History of massage

 Principle of massage

 Procedure of Massage

 Job descriptions of Massage Therapist

 Qualities of Massage Therapist

 Physiological effects of massage

 Physical effects of massage

 Indication and Contraindication of Massage

 Rules and regulations of massage

 Use of therapy as per age and condition of the client/patient

 Benefits  of the  massage 

 Different problems in human body and use of massage therapy to solve them 

 Maintenance of temperature of the massage therapy room

 Health and hygiene

 Acupressure / Reflexology 

 Counselling  & communication 

Task Analysis

 Swedish massage 

 Ayurvedic massage

 Hot-stone massage

 Deep tissue massage

 Traditional Thai massage

 Reflexology 

 Acupressure

 Shirodhara 

Basic diet and nutrition 

 Identify the natural food and energy

 Classify foods and drinks , Introduction, types, importance and advantages of natural foods and drinks.

 Familiarize with nutrients Introduction, importance, advantages and sources of raw ingredients.

 Develop habit of taking natural food.

4. Basic yoga Therapy

 Tasks/Objectives Contents

Introduction, History and advantage of Yoga 

 Perform Aangabayam 

 Familiarize with Austanga Yoga , Introduction to Austanga Yoga 

 Physiological effects of Yogasana. 

Effects of various Yogasanas on different body systems

History ,Introduction, Advantage , Procedure, Perform and Practice of  the followings Common Asana:-

Tadasana,   Parsho-konasana,   Tridkonasana,  Hasta-Kati,  Chakrasana,   Shidhasana, Shashan-kasana,   Ustra-sana,  Dhanurasana, Shalavasana,    Bhujangasana Shithilasana, Pawan-muktasana, Ardha-naukasana Utan-padhasana,   Shawa-sana Agnisar-Kriya Bajrasana,   Nadishodhan,    Bhastrika,   Bhramary,   Nadishodhan

 Basic naturopathy treatment

(Practice of Basic Naturopathy to get better health for human beings) 

Task Analysis

Unit Tasks/Objectives Contents

1. Familiarize with Naturopathy , Introduction, History, Importance of Naturopathy

2. Carryout  Jalnetee - Introduction, procedure and advantage of "Jalnetee.

3. Carryout Kunjal - Introduction, procedure and advantage of "Kunjal.

4. Carryout Enema - Introduction, procedure and  advantage of "Enema.

5. Carryout "Mud-pack- Introduction, procedure and advantage of "mud-pack.

6. Carryout Hydro-therapy- Introduction, procedure and advantage of "Hydro-therapy.

7. Carryout Steam Bath- Introduction, procedure and advantage of "Steam Bath.