indian head massage
what is indian head massage?
Indian Head Massage is a healing therapy based on Ayurvedic techniques that date back thousands of years. A variety of massage movements across the head, face, neck, shoulders and arms alleviate stress, stimulate circulation, ease joints and promote inner balance.
what are the benefits of indian head massage?
Indian Head Massage has many physical and psychological benefits including:
- Improving blood flow and oxygen uptake to the neck, shoulders and head areas to remove toxins and nourish the tissues
- Improving lymphatic flow in the head and neck areas to improve immune function
- Relief from tense, knotted muscles
- Loosens muscles and joints
- Can alleviate symptoms of earache, eye strain, tinnitus, sinusitis, headache, migraine and jaw ache
- Improves general wellbeing and feelings of relaxation
- Increases alertness and concentration
what is involved in indian head massage?
During your massage, you will first be asked a few questions to ensure that Indian Head Massage is right for you. After this, the therapist will begin working on your neck and shoulders, moving on to your head then face. At any time, if you would like the therapist to be firmer or gentler you, just ask.
what do I need to do before my indian head massage?
We ask that you wear a strappy top if you are female to allow us to work on the shoulder area and if you have long hair please bring something to tie it back with.
what do I need to do after my indian head massage?
Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and heavy food for 24 hours. As with all therapies involving massage, you may experience slight tiredness or mild flu-like symptoms for up to 24 hours afterwards due to the toxin release from your body.
when can't I have a indian head massage?
You will need to tell your therapist if you suffer from any of the following:
- High temperature, fever, swelling or inflammation
- Skin disorders e.g. eczema in foot, leg or hand areas, or sunburnt or sensitive skin
- Bruising in the head, neck or shoulder areas
- Recent whiplash injuries to the head, neck or shoulder areas
- Infectious illnesses such as cold, flu or chest infection
- Uncontrolled blood pressure
- Osteoporosis, aneurosa, cancer, HIV or AIDS, diabetes, spondylitis or spondylosis in the neck
- Recent concussion
- Are in the first three months of pregnancy
- Allergies
In addition, if you have epilepsy or low blood pressure, please let your therapist know so your head massage can be altered to suit you. You will not be able to have an indian head massage prior to or after surgery.
