Relaxing and invigorating, concentrating on massaging the head, arms and shoulders

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Indian Head Massage is a relaxing treatment which, as the name suggests, concentrates on massaging the head, arms and shoulders. Head and scalp massage can be used alongside simple meditative techniques to provide a simple and effective way to relax.

A Brief History
The Hindi word for head massage is "Champi" and aspects of the treatment have a long tradition in Indian families. Mothers would stroke their daughter's hair often with simple vegetable oils to promote its growth and health.

How does Indian Head Massage work?
The treatments involves massage, shiatsu and acupressure techniques on upper back, shoulders, arms/hands, neck, scalp and face. This relaxes tense areas but, at the same time, helps to rebalance the energy, clearing any areas of negativity.

What is Indian Head Massage used for?
Indian Head Massage may bring about:

General feelings of invigoration, well-being, calmness and relaxation. Dispersal of toxins from tense, knotted muscles and stimulation and improvement of circulatory and lymphatic systems; improvement of joint mobility; higher levels of alertness and concentration and stress relief

It may also help relieve or alleviate:
Tension headaches, scalp tension, mental tiredness/anxiety/stress

What a typical Session entails
The lovely thing about this treatment is that it can be done anywhere - only requiring a chair - making it an ideal treatment for the corporate environment. The client remains fully clothed whilst the treatment is performed and just takes advantage of a little "time to themselves". Vegetable oils on bare skin may be used to further enhance the treatment but of course there may be practical considerations here if the client needs to return to work.

How long does it last?
Normally the treatment lasts about 25 minutes at a cost of £20.00. Reiki may be applied at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions  Do you use oils on the scalp?
They can be used but it can leave the hair very oily and often people are going back to the office or going out. However, if the client would like the oils, this is no problem and it can enhance the treatment.

It looks uncomfortable, is it?
Generally, not at all. Many clients ask for a head massage when they wish to relax and unwind.

As with general massage there are a few contra indications to IHM, a treatment plan is initially agreed to establish the client's expectations of the treatment and to establish any previous history such as neck trauma, however the treatment is not very invasive.

Unfortunately massage may not be applied if you are suffering from any of the following conditions

• Abnormal blood pressure
• Recent head or neck injury
• History of thrombosis or embolism
• Diabetes
• Skin infections
• Scalp infections
• Osteoporosis or arthritis of the upper spine