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Indian Head Massage
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Indian Head Massage is a traditional treatment which relieves tension, headaches and stress by massaging the shoulders, neck, scalp and face.
The massage is carried out whilst the client is seated and fully clothed.
Indian head Massage or "Champi" as its known in Hindi has origins dating back over a thousand years in India where it stemmed from the custom of family grooming.
It was introduced to the United Kingdom by Narendra Netha, although blind he was able to formalise and and develop this grooming practice to the Indian Head Massage therapy that is used daily.
After training as a physiotherapist Metha further studied Champi and soon incorporated the neck, shoulders and face into the massage. He also included some of the techniques of Shiatsu and Acupressure in order to relax tense areas, rebalance the energy levels and clear areas of concentrated negativity. |
| What are the benefits of Indian Head Massage |
Indian Head Massage can bring instant relief as it works in the areas affected by both mental and emotional stress.
Indian Head Massage induces a sense of calmness and releases anxieties, helps to improve concentration and alertness, relieves mental and physical tiredness, edginess and depression. |
| What does it do. |
- Restores joint mobility in neck and shoulders.
- Stimulates circulation to head and shoulders.
- Increases lymphatic drainage.
- Soothes away stress and tension.
- Relieves eyestrain and headaches.
- Increase mental alertness.
- Promotes healthy hair growth. Can aid against hair loss.
- Leaves a general feeling of well-being.
- Assists in stress reduction and its related side effects.
- Fibrous adhesions (knots) can be released.
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| Contraindications. |
Although Indian Head Massage is a natural therapy anyone suffering from any of the following conditions should not have this therapy. Most of these are self explanatory however it is always best to err on the side of caution.
- High temperature,fever swelling or inflamation.
- Severe bruising, any skin disorders in the massage area.
- Recent injury, accident or surgery in the head neck and shoulder areas such as concussion, whiplash etc.
- Acute Infectious diseases i.e. chest infections,colds.flu, coughs. Infections of the scalp.
- Aneurosa, food poisoning.
- Whilst undergoing treatment for serious medical conditions i.e.cancer
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If Indian Head Massage would benefit you by relieving stress and tension then Tel: 01387 240007for an appointment or email marjory@alternatetherapycentre.co.uk
or mary@alternatetherapycentre.co.uk |
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