Indian Head Massage

What is Indian Head Massage?

Traditional Indian Head Massage is an ancient therapy which has been practiced in India for more than 4000 years. This style of head massage has been passed down through generations and is used in the home and in barber shops across India. In the UK, we practice the European interpretation of this Ayurvedic healing system, extending it to include the face, neck, shoulders, upper back and arms.

Indian Head Massage helps to melt away tension that we store in our upper body, allowing us to clear our minds, calm our worries and release pressure. The massage can be both invigorating and also relaxing, depending on what your body needs at that time.

The experience is what makes it special. Through the use of scents, massage and music you allow yourself to enter into a place where you can re-balance, re-focus and relax.

What are the benefits?

This massage can have an effect on all aspects of your well-being, at all levels. We can take from this massage what we need – that may be to help improve a physical problem or to enjoy a sense of calm and peacefulness during a busy week.

Some of the benefits may be as follows:

• Creates a sense of calm and well-being
• Soothes away anxiety, stress, tension and releases mental pressure
• Helps to relieve sinus pain, headaches, jaw ache and eyestrain
• Stimulates blood supply to the scalp, improving hair condition
• Relieves muscle tension and tightness in the jaw, neck, shoulders and upper back
• Stimulates and increases circulation to the face, head, neck, shoulders, upper back and arms
• Improves skin tone.
• Rejuvenates and boosts energy levels
• Helps with insomnia
• Increases lymphatic drainage
• Improves mental alertness, clarity and memory
• Helps to balance the upper chakras
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What happens during a treatment?

Your first appointment begins with a consultation to enable a full assessment of your needs. This will be carried out in complete privacy, where all personal details remain completely confidential.

You will be asked to remove any glasses, earrings, necklaces and ties. Hair should be loose and not highly styled or have hair ornaments in as these will need to be removed.

This massage takes place in a comfortable chair or on a treatment couch either fully or partially clothed.

The clothed massage is done in the chair, over light clothing (preferably a t shirt or collarless top) and without the use of oils.

During use of oils, you have the option of being laid on a treatment couch for extra relaxation or you can be seated on a chair. You will be asked to expose your upper back from just beneath your shoulder blades. Oils can be used on all or part of the area to be treated. A towel will be supplied to wrap around your chest area. The treatment is discreet and your comfort will be ensured at all times.

The treatment begins with massage of the upper back and shoulders, then onto the upper arms, the neck, the head and the face, finishing with some gentle chakra balancing. The transition between different areas is very smooth and fluid and links together wonderfully.

The massage of the head can be quite vigorous with stimulating frictions and pressures to the scalp. Other areas of the massage are smooth and gentle. However, please remember that the massage can be adjusted to your specific needs, likes and dislikes.

Does it hurt?

No, the massage should not hurt. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable with any pressure, please talk to your therapist and they will adjust the pressure for your next visit.

Can anyone have a Indian Head Massage?

Anyone can have a Indian Head Massage as long as they have non of the Contra-indications.

What are the contra-indications?

·          Severe bruising or skin disorders on the upper back, arms, shoulders, neck, head or face.

·          High temperature, fever, swelling or inflammation.

·          Recent injury or surgery to the areas which will be massaged

·          Acute infections such as flue, chest infection, bad cold or cough

·          Recent haemorrhage

·          Severe circulatory disorder

·          Heart Condition

·          Recent stroke, thrombosis or embolism

·          Very high or low blood pressure

·          Dysfunctions of the nervous system

·          1^st trimester of pregnancy

·          Cancer (if not terminal) unless in remission (5 to 10 years)

·          Osteoporosis, Frailty, Spondelites, Spondelosis

·          Epilepsy

What happens after the treatment?

Here’s a list of Aftercare Advice;-

·          You will need to drink plenty of water

·          Try to avoid tea, coffee or alcohol for 24 hours

·          Try to get plenty of rest

·          Eat a light meal after treatment

·          Try to reduce stressful situations

·          Avoid showering for as long as possible for maximum benefit of oils

Ok I’m interested, where will I need to go?

You don’t go anywhere, I come to you.

What will I need to provide?

All you need to provide is a relaxing, warm and private area within your home.  Somewhere you’ll not be disturbed by others or a ringing phone.  Preferable an area with low lighting as this helps you relax more, but this is not necessary. If you have opted for a seated massage then I will need access to a chair, preferable a low to mid backed dining chair. If you are having the table option then  I will need quite a bit of space for my massage table, about the same space as a 3 seated sofa and enough space to walk round it (minimum 2 sides) and access to an electrical outlet for my MP3 player so we can play some relaxing therapeutic music.

How long will my treatment take?

Your treatment will be around 30 minutes and in additional there is the time it takes to set up the couch, your consultation and then to pack up a the end  so I will be in your home for around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Your first session could be around 20 minutes longer due to the in-depth consultation needed.