Diploma Programs
1 year | Starting 28th February, 2025

Varmam Therapist Diploma

Embark on a transformative journey with our one-year Varmam Therapist Diploma course. Expertly taught by experienced professionals, this program equips you with the skills to manage pain through traditional Indian therapeutic practices. Graduates can secure lucrative jobs in AYUSH hospitals or start their own therapy centers under the guidance of an AYUSH doctor, offering a promising career path. Open to those aged 16+ with 10th grade or relevant experience. Fee: Rs. 46,000.

Admissions open for 4th Batch

Apply by 31 March 2024

Aim:

Create qualified Varmam Therapists through “hands-on” training and make them employable in the healthcare and wellness industry.

Eligibility:

(a) Any individual aged 16 and above with minimum qualification of 10th standard pass.

(b) Any individual with three years of independent experience (a certificate given by Village officer or Panchayat President must be produced) in Traditional Medicine or Folk Healing Practice and age above 21.

(c) Anyone under group (a) or (b) and who is already practicing  marma / panchakrama / physiotherapy /  acupuncture / chiropractic / dorn / acupressure or any alternative system working with body corrections.

Batch of 2022

Batch of 2020

Course Eligibility

(a) Any individual aged 16 and above with minimum qualification of 10th standard pass.

(b) Any individual with three years of independent experience (a certificate given by Village officer or Panchayat President must be produced) in Traditional Medicine or Folk Healing Practice and age above 21.

(c) Anyone under group (a) or (b) and, who is already practicing marma / panchakrama / physiotherapy / acupuncture / chiropractic / dorn / acupressure or any alternative system working with body corrections.

Career Path

First program of its kind to provide a career path with specialised efforts to create Varmam Therapists.

  • You can start a full fledged clinic under the guidance of an AYUSH doctor.
  • You can work under Wellness clinics, AYUSH Hospitals, Caregivers
  • You can seek employment in hospitals, wellness centers, old age homes, etc.

Course Fee Details

Indian Students:

Total: ₹46,000  

International Students:  

• Total: $1,600  

This fees includes: Course, Books, Practical resources like oil, spread. etc., Twin Sharing rooms to stay, Finishing Certificate and Marksheet.

A. What are the career options after 10th standard or above?

This is a proven solution to get a job with a short time course post 10th grade. It has demanding job opportunities in all situations. Join a 1-year Varmam Therapist Diploma, since it will allow you to work under any of the AYUSH doctors across India as a therapist with starting pay of 10k to 15k.

The country has 7.37 lakh practitioners of alternative medicine streams like Ayurveda, Siddha, Homeopathy and Unani registered with the AYUSH Ministry and over 3,600 AYUSH hospitals.

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik has said that as per his Ministry, there are 47683 Unani, 8173 Siddha and 1764 Naturopathy practitioners registered in the country. 3601 AYUSH hospitals, including 2827 Ayurvedic, 252 Unani, 264 Siddha and 216 Homeopathic are operating across the country.

The number of AYUSH dispensaries in the country are around 25492, including 15520 Ayurvedic, 7439 Homeopathic and 1453 Nani dispensaries.

Alternatively, you can start your own therapy center under the partnership of an AYUSH doctor at your place. We will guide you with every step to setup your own therapy center.

B. Can I join this course as a traditional healer?

Any individual with three years of independent experience (a certificate given by Village officer or Panchayat President must be produced) in Traditional Medicine or Folk Healing Practice and age above 21.

C. I am house wife, will this course help me get a job?"

Yes. If you are aged 16 and above, with minimum qualification of 10th standard pass. We have a placement cell to help you get a job under any AYUSH hospital or clinic.

D. Can I start my own clinic as a therapist?

Yes. The VKRC will help you start your own therapy center under the partnership of an AYUSH doctor at your place. We will guide you every step of the way to setup your own therapy center.

E. What are the diseases I can treat as a therapist under doctors guidance?

You will be trained and guided to treat the following diseases or ailments.

Main Therapy

* Shoulder Pain

* Neck Rigitity

* Keep Pain

* Lower Back Pain

* Upper Back Pain

* Sciatica Pain

* Cervical Issues

* Muscular/Join Pain

* Head ache/migraine

* Foot Pain

Support therapy for

* Paralysis

* Face Palsy

* Spondylitis

* Cervical Compression.

* Slip Disk

F. How much is the fees, and what will you provide?"

The total fees for this program excluding internship will be Rs. 55,500/-

This fees includes.

  • Course
  • Books
  • A practical resources like oil,spread. etc.
  • Twin Sharing rooms to stay.
  • Finished Certificate and Marksheet

G. I am from Bangalore, Can I travel back home every day during contact class?

Our course begins a bit early and ends a little late, and we also intend to build a community, which can only happen when you all come together.

H. I am a different domain. Can I learn?

You are welcome. This is merely a science of healing that every human being experiences spontaneously. Helping is a divine gift for humans, and healing is help.

For more information

Official Contact

Mr Sri Ramesh Babu & Ms Veni Balan

Contact Info

varmam.vkrc@tdu.edu.in