POSITIVE HEALING

Indian Head Massage is a wonderful and relaxing therapy that involves the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face. It is a holistic therapy that can balance the body, mind and spirit and also promote health and well being. The stress of modern life, poor diet and lifestyle, pollution can all unbalance and block our energy.

It originates from the East dating back thousands of years. It is a tradition that has run through the families of India which was originally developed as a grooming technique by the women, to help strengthen and improve the fullness of the hair. It became a part of everyday life. Indian Head Massage is also referred to as 'champissage'. Champi being the Indian word for massage. Although Indian Head Massage is a part of family life, the tradition spread to outside the family home such as barbers, street corners and market places.

Oils were used to promote healthy hair growth, shine and heal scalp conditions with various herbs, spices and oils. Apart from strengthening hair and promoting growth, it is also said to help slow down the greying process. Oils have different healing properties which are used for the individual's needs.

The techniques used for Indian Head Massage are based on the Ayurvedic healing system.

Today this tradition, which has been handed down through generations, is showing a particular interest in the west as people are now aware of its benefit.

Indian Head Massage has many benefits and massaging the back, shoulders, neck and head releases and soothes sore and tense muscles, thus reducing fatigue and greatly improving circulation. This type of massage is deeply relaxing and helps balance the body's energy flow. It focuses on areas which tend to 'hold' stress and tension and this gentle form of massage can now offer a far greater range of physical and mental benefit. It is known to promote alertness, improve concentration and vitality. It also relieves mental and physical tiredness, edginess and depression. 

Indian Head Massage is beneficial for other stress related symptoms which include:

• tension headaches
• muscle aches & pains
• neck stiffness
• sinus problems
• insomnia

It is wonderful for promoting a deep sense of peace, calm and tranquility.

Physiological Benefits:

• Circulatory System - Improves the blood supply to the whole body thus improving the function whereby the cells receive optimum oxygen and nutrients. 
• Lymphatic System - boosts the efficiency of the lymphatic system. By doing this, all the toxins and excess fluid that has accumulated in the body can be eliminated. This in turn helps to improve the immune system.
• Musculo Skeletal System - helps to relieve the aches, pains and stiffness in the muscles of the face, scalp, neck, shoulders and upper back. As the therapy stretches the tense muscles it can also separate the contracted fibres, enabling the muscles to relax. By easing the stiffness in the joints and improving mobility, the stiffness and pain from arthritis can also be eased.  Effective on tension headaches.
• Hair - increasing the circulation to the scalp helps promote hair growth. The hair follicle receives increased oxygen and nutrients which makes the hair strong and shiny.
• Sinuses - is excellent for relieving nasal congestion and helps with sinus problems.
• Jaw - ongoing stress causes us to clench our teeth and this then creates tension in the jaw area which can easily be dispelled with the facial massage.

Psychological Benefits:

• Stress and Tension - although positive stress is healthy, prolonged or high stress levels can lead to exhaustion both mentally and physically. Endorphins are released during the treatment which counteract the stress and improves our well being.
• Concentration - concentration is improved due to increased oxygen supply to the brain. This then relieves mental fatigue and improves clarity of thought.
• Energy levels - the blocked and stagnant energies are released and can then flow freely. The induced feeling of peace and tranquility is followed by an increase in energy levels. This is achieved by the mind and body temporarily switching off to recharge and then feeling energised and full of vitality.
• Subtle/Spiritual Benefits - the treatment works on the body's subtle energy centres, known as chakras. These energy centres can then be unblocked and rebalanced. This enables balance and harmony to be restored to the body, mind and spirit. 

Oils used in indian Head Massage treatments.

Aswell as applying the oil to the muscles of the upper back and shoulders, the oil is also applied to the hair and scalp which is absorbed into the roots of the hair. This helps to strenghten the hair, prevent dryness and brittleness promoting healthy and shiny hair. There are many different oils used for Indian Head Massage, these include:

Almond Oil, Jasmine Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil.

Treatment

A Indian Head Massage treatment takes about 45 minutes. The therapist will focus on the areas where tension is and release it. Indian Head Massage is carried out whilst you are sitting in a chair, which makes the treatment available to have anywhere, such as in the office, at home and in a clinic. Because the therapy is so versatile it has become popular within the work environment where stress, aches and pains are now a common place.

Use of oils is optional. You may wish the therapist to use oils to aid receiving a deep massage to your upper back and shoulders as well as re-conditioning your hair and scalp. Available with the 45 minute treatment.

This de-stressing massage is also ideal if received before an important meeting, interview or exam as it will leave you feeling relaxed yet alert and re-vitalised.

Indian Head Massage is convenient and has an immediate result that is perfect for a quick pick-me-up.

Cost: 45 minutes  £20.00       20 mintues (quick pick me up) £15.00