Indian head massage is an extremely effective therapy that has evolved from traditional techniques practised in India for over a thousand years. The treatment involves massage through the clothes to the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck, face and scalp with the client remaining seated in an upright position.

Touch is essential for stimulating our nervous system and promoting health. The head, neck and shoulders are important energy centres within your body. This tends to be the places where stress and tension accumulates. Indian head massage involves working with a firm and gentle rhythm to help unknot blockages and tension and improve blood and hence oxygen circulation to the head. However, its effect also works on an emotional level too, calming the spirit, promoting relaxation and relieving stress.

Physical benefits include:

• Fibrous adhesions (knots) in muscles
• Relief from acute and chronic neck and shoulder stiffness
• Increases oxygen circulation to the brain
• Improves blood circulation
• Improves circulation of the lymphatic system allowing the disposal of toxins
• Provides relief from eye strain
• Provides relief from headaches, migraine and sinus congestion
• Can help insomnia
• Nourishes hair due to increased blood circulation
• Could provide benefit from hair loss due to stress

Mental benefits include:

• Provides a sense of calmness, peace and tranquility
• Releases anxiety and stress
• Increases levels of alertness and concentration
• Lifts ones spirits
• Eases mental fatigue