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Indian Head Massage

This is a seated massage of the head, scalp, neck, shoulders and upper back.  You can remain fully clothed.  Indian Head Massage (IHM), with its roots in Ayurvedic medicine, leaves you feeling revitalised and invigorated as strained muscles are relieved of tension.  It can help alleviate sinus issues and bring relief to sore and tired muscles found in the neck, shoulders, back and scalp and face.   It’s an ideal stress buster.

You will be given a thorough consultation beforehand including your medical history.  IHM can be given with or without oil. After your massage I will give you aftercare advice.

Indian Head Massage comes from a fusion of traditional Indian champi massage (the Indian word shampoo is derived from)  and hair grooming (usually with oils) in barber shops and in family homes across India.  It has its roots in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system of India. The techniques were brought to the West by the migration of Indians who came to live here and also from “hippies” who went on spiritual journeys to India during the late 60s and 1970s.  

Narendra Mehta, an Indian osteopath who was in England on training, formalised Indian Head Massage in the 1980s. He noticed a lack of accessible head massage over here within alternative therapies and on his return to India did more research on the various traditions and techniques.  He developed the massage technique and incorporated the Ayurvedic knowledge on chakras which he called Indian Champissage.  Since then other practitioners have developed the therapy further such as Mary Atkinson.

To book an appointment or for further information please contact me.

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Oils

Different oils are believed to have different properties. Commonly used oils in Indian Head Massage are coconut (good for moisturising and traditionally used in the spring), sesame, jasmine, and mustard (very warming and believed to be good for tired muscles).  IHM can also be given without oil.

Indian Head Massage is believed to be beneficial in:

• reducing stress
• inducing relaxation
• inducing wellbeing
• improving hair condition
• increasing energy levels
• improving circulation
• releasing tension in neck, shoulders, head, jaw and face

The chakras of Indian Head Massage are:

- crown

- brow (third eye)

- throat

Balance

With Oil

• Moisturises dry hair and skin
• Need to remove top to avoid oil getting on it (towel wrap provided to protect your modesty)
• Utilises properties of oils
• More emphasis on hair, scalp and face

Without Oil

• You can keep all clothing on (please wear  loose, comfortable clothing)
• Great for busy people including workplace settings
• More emphasis on neck, back and shoulders