Indian Head Massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing which has been in India for well over a thousand years and first introduced into the UK in 1973 by Narendra Mehta.
How does it work?
The aim of Indian Head Massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.
What does it involve?
The client, fully clothed, sits in a massage chair for the treatment. I will use a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, I will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face. The session usually lasts forty-five minutes, and is recommended the clients sits quietly for ten or fifteen minutes once the massage has been completed.
What is it good for?
Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.
What are the benefits?
Indian Head Massage is a wonderful relaxing therapy. It helps increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow and frees knots of muscular tension. It can provide relief from aches and pains, insomnia and promote hair growth. It is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.
What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?
Following a treatment some clients experience tiredness, dizziness, an increased desire to urinate (as the body eliminates toxins and waste materials) or aching muscles. All of these side effects usually last for no more than a few hours, after which clients generally experience increased energy and alertness. Indian head massage should be avoided if you have had recent surgery, or a head or neck injury; a history of thrombosis or embolism; spondylitis or spondylosis. If you have high or low blood pressure, diabetes. Indian head massage is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension epilepsy, any kind of heart condition, cancer or osteoporosis. Always make sure that you avoid alcohol for at least five hours before the treatment.
It is recommended that the client wears, or brings with them, comfortable clothes to change into for the treatment - e.g. loose trousers and a tee-shirt.
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