Indian Head Massage

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BIRMINGHAM

Indian head massage is an Ayurvedic holistic therapeutic practice practiced through centuries in India and has many known benefits to one’s physical and mental as well as emotional wellbeing. It focuses on massaging pressure points along the head, neck and shoulders and upper back in order to relieve tension and increase blood flow to stimulate lymphatic drainage. Please ensure you have read and understood the before & aftercare  instructions before your appointment. This can be found at the bottom of this page or by clicking the button below this paragraph. This is very important in order to get the best possible results from the treatment, but more importantly to avoid any adverse effects from the treatment.

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE STEPS

Indian Head Massage
  • HAIR OILING:  The Hair is sectioned & warm to hot herbal oil, tailor made to your scalp and hair type / concerns, is applied to each section generously until the hair and scalp is fully covered in oil.
  • HEAD MASSAGE: Whilst seated the scalp, neck, ears and shoulders are massaged using gentle yet firm movements, focusing on pressure points to relieve tension. This can address any minor Hair or Scalp concerns you may have such as hair loss, hair breakage, mild dandruff and dry scalp.
  • PART 2 MASSAGE: During the second part of the Indian head Massage you will be asked to lie down on the treatment bed. Further massage techniques will be applied to your face, head, neck and shoulders used to drain the lymph nodes around these areas, in order to relieve further tension and relax your muscles around these areas.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The herbal oil applied will be prepared to address your specific scalp and hair concerns, using the information you provide on the Questionnaire you complete prior to the appointment. It is therefore important that you ensure the information on the questionnaire is as accurate as possible in order to receive the best possible results.

BENEFITS OF INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

The Benefits of Indian Head Massage includes, but are not limited to the following:

  1. May Alleviate stress and tension. This is one of the primary benefits of Indian head massage.
  2.  Helps Relieve mild headaches and regular Indian Head Massages are also known to reduce migraines
  3.  Improves quality of sleep and makes falling asleep easier over time, if this is something that you have been recently struggling with. In some cases regular practice of Indian head massage before bed time has also known to cure mild insomnia.
  4. Stimulates lymphatic drainage by increasing blood flow to the neck are
  5.  Improves scalp health and enhances hair growth
  6. On a spiritual level Indian head massage is known to energise and balance the top three chakras.
  7. May relieve symptoms of anxiety or mild depression through relaxation
  8. Known to boost memory capabilities through quieting the mind
Indian Head Massage

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BEFORE & AFTER CARE

For best results please ensure your hair is washed and clean 1 -2 days before your appointment.  After the head massage the oil needs to be left on your scalp for a minimum of 4 hours before washing your hair. Please ensure you read the general before and aftercare instructions by clicking the link above.

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