Indian Head Massage has been practised in India for over 1000 years. Traditionally the techniques were restricted to the head and hair, to improve scalp and hair condition of Indian women however more recently the massage routine has expanded to incorporate work on the upper back, shoulders, neck, upper arms and face.
Indian Head Massage is a safe, accessible, and convenient therapeutic treatment which can provide instant relief from stress and tension. It can also help promote increased alertness and concentration; whilst inducing a state of relaxation, calm, peace, tranquility and a feeling of overall well-being.
Other physical and psychological benefits of head massage include:
- breakdown of knots and nodules dispersal of toxins
- improvement of blood circulation
- loosening of the scalp
- relaxation of specific muscles- and relief of tension or pain
- relaxation of the whole body.
This beneficial therapy uses a variety of manipulation techniques and is performed with the client in a seated position on a massage chair- usually through light clothing and can be carried out without the use of oils.