Indian Head massage has been practised in India for over 1000 years. It was originally performed on women by women to keep their hair healthy and in beautiful condition, and it was something that women could do for each other within the generations and whilst socialising.

Barbers also provided ‘champi’ – head massage – as part of the haircut. The word shampoo comes from the Hindi word champi. So, nowadays, both men and women give and receive this therapeutic treatment.

Various oils are used in conjunction with the massage and we also use blended oils, which improve the
texture of the hair and make it more lustrous; the massaging of the oil into the scalp relaxes the scalp and improves circulation in hard to reach areas. The massaging of the scalp nourishes the roots of the hair, encouraging blood flow and prevents excessive hair loss.

Scalp massage tones up the muscles and helps to relieve headaches and eyestrain.

The massage of the neck and shoulders helps to prepare you for the rest of the massage. It is very relaxing and helps with elimination of toxins, as the massage oxygenates the muscles.

After a relaxing Indian Head massage it is a good idea to keep the oil on the hair for as long as possible in order to reap maximum benefits. Using oils also helps with the massage as they encourage the fingers and heels of the hand to flow better and thus give a more relaxing treatment.

Indian Head Massage promotes energy to flew., comforts and rebalances leaving a feeling of peace, tranquillity and relaxation. It’s not unknown for clients to fall asleep whilst receiving treatment!

Am I suitable to receive Indian Head Massage?

Holistic practitioners are not medical practitioners, and cannot diagnose a medical condition. If in any doubt whether you are eligible for treatment, contact your GP. We ask all clients to fill out a Consultation form before we proceed.

We will not perform this type of massage if you are exhibiting any signs of the following: –

• Psoriasis, weeping eczema, swellings on areas to be massaged.
• Suffering from high temperature/fever or epilepsy.
• Suffering concussion, neck or head injuries
• Spondylitis (inflammation of the vertebrae) in spine/neck
• High or low blood pressure, or dilation of blood vessels in temple/forehead (more common in elderly people)
• If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs