Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is a traditional Indian technique of treating the upper back, neck, shoulders, face and scalp through the clothes.

Indian Head Massage (or “Champissage”) has been practiced in India for over a thousand years and springs from a rich tradition of family grooming.  The techniques were originally developed by women who used different oils (such as sesame, coconut and mustard oil) to help keep their hair strong, lustrous and in a beautiful condition.  In India, a head massage is traditionally performed as part of the treatment given by barbers and masseurs and is commonly seen being performed on street corners, markets and the beach.  In Western Society, Indian Head Massage has been adopted to treat symptoms of stress and fatigue in the workplace.  This form of treatment can be carried out on clients, fully clothed at their place of work in an office environment.  Treatment usually takes approximately 15 minutes.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Indian Head Massage works on both a physical and psychological level and the techniques used represent a de–stressing program for the whole body.  By massaging the head and shoulders, energies will become re–balanced and a general feeling of relaxation will be achieved for the whole body.  Indian Head Massage improves blood flow to the head and neck, which increases the distribution of nutrients to encourage healing within the body.

WHAT DOES AN INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE INVOLVE?

Treatment is carried out to the upper back, across the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp and face. The client will be seated on a chair and may remain either fully clothed or with the top half of their clothing removed should it be necessary for therapeutic oils to be used. Because treatment is non–invasive, it may be undertaken anywhere. The use of oils on the scalp is optional.

HOW DOES INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE HELP?

Indian Head Massage can help to relieve eyestrain and headaches, improve concentration, relieve physical and mental fatigue, improve joint mobility, relieve stress and muscular tension to name but a few benefits.

As well as being a relaxing experience, it can also be an invigorating and refreshing experience.

The recipient of the treatment will often report a ‘balanced’ feeling of peace and calm and usually feels more alert and revitalized following treatment.

Holistic Therapies such as Indian Head Massage aim to treat the whole person and not the symptoms of the disease.  Indian Head Massage helps to restore a state of balance by relieving stress through the body’s natural healing process.  Once the body is “in tune”, it is wise to have regular treatments to help maintain a state of balance.

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