What is Indian Head Massage?
This is a very relaxing and de-stressing massage of the head, scalp, face, ears, neck, upper back, shoulders, and arms. Oil to the scalp is optional. The treatment incorporates shiatsu and acupressure techniques helping to relax those physical areas as well as the mind. This is done while fully clothed.
Now for the benefits
This practice has been used for thousands of years in India having numerous benefits including reducing a great illness of our time - stress! The effects of stress are increasingly being recognised by individuals, medical professionals and businesses and as this treatment effects the whole of the body systems from the physical to the psychological it is fantastic for ones overall health. It increases the flow of blood and nutrients to the hair follicles improving the condition of the hair, relieves eye strain, tension headaches, improves concentration and alertness giving clearer thinking, and improves your complexion. It can also help with sleep problems.
Who is it suitable for?
Virtually anyone can benefit from this non-invasive clothes on treatment. I use it for people who find difficulty 'switching off', people coping with a lot of stress and who get headaches as well as those with hair loss especially after chemotherapy.
Are there any products used?
As a qualified aromatherapist I offer the opportunity to enhance the treatment with essential oils or base oils depending on the clients needs or alternatively use talc on the neck or if someone is wearing a strappy top.
What can I expect from a treatment?
A full treatment last about half an hour and you remain fully clothed. You can choose to have music in the background or just quiet. You would sit comfortably upright in a chair where we would have a consultation and then move straight into the treatment depending if we are using oils or not. The therapist would initially begin working on your back then shoulders, arms, neck, head and finish on your face.
You will feel very relaxed.....