What is Indian Head Massage?
Indian head massage is a technique using massage strokes and pressure points to the head, neck and shoulders. It has been practiced for centuries and is now recognized as a relaxing and beneficial therapy, working on both the physical, emotional and mental state.
What are the benefits of Indian Head Massage?
An Indian Head Massage may help relieving some physical ailments and may also improve overall mental health.
• Helps relaxation
• Helps relieve tension, and improve muscle tone
• Decreasing mandible joint tension
• Stimulating lymphatic drainage
• Boosting overall immunity, circulation and energy levels
• Aids sleep, restlessness and insomnia
• Soothing asthma symptoms as well as sinusitis symptoms
• Improves a sense of well-being
Who can benefit from Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage is suitable for people of all ages but is especially beneficial for you if you:-
Carry tension in your shoulders.
Work on a computer for long hours
Drive long distances
Suffer from sinus problems
Suffer from tension headaches
What Happens During a Treatment?
On your first visit brief details about your medical history and lifestyle will be taken from you before the treatment begins. The treatment starts with a relaxing massage to your neck and upper back, which is followed by upper arms, face and head. The treatment will be discussed with you and customized to suit your needs.
The treatment takes place on a chair which provides a comfortable resting place.
The treatment can be carried out with you fully clothed, or you may remove your shirt and wrap yourself in a soft towel to allow oil to be used on your back, shoulders and upper arms, head and face. We will discuss what suits you best..
Indian Head massage will relax you while stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms.
A treatment session can be for 30 minutes or 45 minutes, and it can be combined with for example with Reflexology and/or Reiki or a Holistic Facial making it a 60 min to 90 min treatment . A course of treatments may be beneficial.
Booking Your Treatment
To book your treatment or to find out more information please get in touch.