Indian Head Massage

Head massage originated in India over a thousand years ago. The origin of shampoo comes from a Hindi word 'champi'. Being 'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. Indian head massage is based on the ayurvedic system of healing.

The beauty of head massage is that it can be done clothed, there is very little equipment required and you can easily have the treatment almost anywhere - in my clinic, at home or at work. You can be clothed or unclothed, use oils, cream, powder or nothing. The treatment lasts for approximately 45 minutes.

Massaging the head can do much to relieve the stress and tension that fill our day to day lives. The technique involves controlled strokes and movements such as root pull and comb, and focuses mainly on the face and scalp. It can also continue down the upper back, neck, shoulders and upper arms.

The massage has a strong effect on the three chakras of the mind, body and spirit. As the massage works on the shoulders and neck, the relief of tension is felt almost instantaneously.

In addition to easing headaches and stress, it can help with many other conditions, such as scalp and hair problems, aids localised blood and lymphatic circulation, relieves eye strain, boosts the immune system, relieves muscle tension, and helps restore joint movement. This is particularly good for people who are wheelchair bound or are partially immobile.