Indian Head Massage is a deeply relaxing massage involving the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, face and of course, the head. You are seated throughout.The massage can be done with or without oils.

Who can benefit from Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage is a powerful therapy, excellent for men and women. It is done fully clothed or with bare shoulders. People of all ages can benefit from an Indian Head Massage.

What are the effects of Indian Head Massage?

• Relieves eye strain, headaches and Migraines
• Effective for sinusitis, congestion and insomnia.
• Relieves mental and physical strain.
• Improves concentration and productivity.
• Improves blood flow to the neck and head area, which increases the distribution of Oxygen and nutrients.
• It revitalises the whole body creating a feeling of balance and peace.
• Tension and Stress
• Depression and Exhaustion
• Insomnia and Relaxation
• Frustration and Anger
• Memory Loss and Concentration

What to expect during a treatment
The therapist will go through a few medical details with you before hand, to ensure that head massage is suitable for you.

You will then be seated in a chair, you do not need to remove any clothing as massage can easily be done over your clothes, although sometimes it helps your therapist if you wear fairly loose clothing that moves well over your body.

Your therapist should discuss how the massage works and it is important for you to raise any questions with her/him, as the therapists main concern is for you to have an effective and enjoyable massage. Sometimes oils can be used as part of your massage, it helps the therapists hands move over you scalp and when oil is absorbed through the pores of the skin is can have other effects internally as well as externally, it also strengthens the hair and softens the scalp.

The massage should be enjoyable, if the pressure is too hard/light please advice your therapist he/she should make changes to the treatment for your comfort. Feedback any other information about moves you liked/disliked so any future massage sessions can be adapted for you.
Length of Treatment – 30/40 minutes
Cost - £18.50

Aftercare
Toxins in your body will have been moved around and your lymphatic drainage system will be trying to remove them. To help this along, do the following:
• Drink plenty of water or herbal tea
• Avoid alcohol
• Eat a light diet
• Try to relax for the rest of the day
• Avoid coffee and tea

Take note of how you feel over the following 36 hours of a treatment and report them back to your therapist on your next visit. Old emotions or ailments may surface for a small time, you may feel more tired than usual, or you may feel a bit cold, do not worry about this, this is your bodies way of cleansing itself and should not last more than 24/36 hours, if it does, it is unlikely to be as a result of the treatment, and you should consult your doctor as normal.

What is the history of Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage, or as it is known in India 'Champissage', has been practised in India for over a thousand years. The techniques were originally developed by women to keep their hair strong, lustrous, and in good condition.