Indian head Massage
Indian Head Massage is a massage therapy that focusses on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, scalp, ears and face. Indian head Massage or Champissage has been practiced in India for thousands of years. The techniques have been passed on through the generations. Mothers ensure this by teaching their children from an early age. In India the local barber would offer Indian head Massage as part of the service. Narendra Mehta, blind since the age of one, a qualified osteopath, remedial therapist, reflexologist and masseur introduced it to this country in the 1970,s. and it became more popular in the 1990,s.
Indian Head Massage is a safe, simple yet effective therapy. The beauty of Indian head is that you don't have to undress. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and a cotton tea-shirt. The head, neck and shoulders are your body's energy centres. if you're feeling stressed or angry, tension tends to accumulate and show up with stiff necks and shoulders, eyestrain and hair loss in some people. Indian Head Massage, can help unknot blockages and relieve this build up of tension. When you visit an Indian Head Massage therapist, you will receive a massage made up of three elements.
The neck and shoulder massage helps lymphatic drainage, eliminate muscle tension and stimulate circulation. This helps to disperse waste material from the body and distribute oxygen to all the tissues.
The Head massage stimulates and improves scalp circulation which improves the strength, texture and growth of the hair.
The Face Massage soothes and rebalances your energy flow making you feel calm and tranquil.
Other benefits are restoration of joint mobility, the relief of eye strain, jawache, tinnitus, sinnusitis and insomnia, knots and nodules in the muscles can be broken down, dispersal of toxins from knotted muscles, loosening of the scalp, a sense of calmness, release of anxiety, increased levels of concentration, clearer thinking.
Before any therapy, Dee carries out a thorough, confidential consultaion taking details of your medical history and lifestyle. There are certain situations where she may consult your G.P. before proceeding with the massage.
The session usually lasts for one hour. Oils are optional and enhance the therapy as they have additional therapeutic properties. You will be seated in a comfortable chair throughout and asked to remove your shoes .
To gain maximum benefit from your Indian Head Massage try to rest afterwards, this encourages the body's own healing process. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine if possible. Drink plenty of water to flush away released toxins. Try to avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours.
