Indian Head Massage

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is a relaxing treatment which, as the name suggests, concentrates on massaging the head. Head and scalp massage can be used alongside simple meditative techniques to provide a simple and effective way to relax.

The Hindi word for head massage is “Champi” and aspects of the treatment have a long tradition in Indian families. Mothers would stroke their daughter’s hair to promote its growth and health.

Narendra Mehta – blind from the age of one – grew up in India and head massage was an integral part of his life. He came to England in the 1970s to train as a physical therapist and in 1978 returned to India to study the benefits and practice of champissage, extending it to include neck, shoulders and face. On his return to England, he developed a sequence of movements. There is no right or wrong way and sequence of movements vary from one therapist to another.

The treatments involves massage, shiatsu and acupressure techniques on upper back, shoulders, arms/hands, neck, scalp and face. This relaxes tense areas but, at the same time, helps to rebalance the energy, clearing any areas of negativity.

Indian Head massage may bring about:

* General feeling of wellbeing, calmness and relaxation
* Dispersal of toxins from tense, knotted muscles
* Stimulation and improvement of circulatory and lymphatic systems
* Improvement of joint mobility
* Higher levels of alertness and concentration

It may also help relieve or alleviate:

* Tension headaches
* Eyestrain / eye problems
* Tinnitus and other ear problems
* Insomnia
* Neck and shoulder stiffness
* Sinusitis and congestion
* Hair loss/thinning
* Scalp tension
* Mental tiredness/anxiety/stress

The great thing about this treatment is that it can be done anywhere – only requiring a chair – making it an ideal treatment for any environment. The client remains fully clothed whilst the treatment is performed and just takes advantage of a little “time to themselfs”

Victoria Robertson

Qualified Indian Head Massage therapist > http://aim2heal.eu/treatments