What is an Indian Head Massage?
An ancient Ayurvedic technique that focuses on the head, neck and shoulders. Working with physical, emotional and spiritual energy levels. Balancing chakras to restore equilibrium within the energy flow.
How does an Indian head massage work?
Allow plenty of time for your treatment; arrive 10 minutes early so there’s time to relax in our waiting area. If it is your first time you’ll be asked to complete a pre-treatment client questionnaire. Avoid drinking alcohol prior to the treatment. Our skilled therapist will guide you into the holistic suite and ask some questions to establish your needs. This will help to identify any areas or aspects of your body or skin which may require more focus during your treatment. Your therapist will then leave the treatment room to give you time make yourself comfortable. Indian head massage can be performed lied down or in a chair. Fully clothed or undressed covered by blankets, how ever you feel most comfortable. You will only need to remove top half so your therapist can work décolletage, neck and shoulders. You will not be completely exposed at any point during your treatment; your therapist will uncover one little bit of you at a time depending on the area she is focusing on. Warm oil will be drizzled directly onto the scalp and across the neck and shoulders. Your therapist will then perform massage techniques to release any tension, stresses and energy that’s no longer serving you. Pressures will be gently applied to certain points on the head, neck, face and shoulders that relate to each Chakra, aiming to invoke the bodies natural healing processes, your universal live force energy. Your treatment will finish with a mindful moment where you are encouraged to take 3 deep meditative breaths, followed by a glass of water and specific aftercare advice. Due to the liberal application of oil to the scalp, please bring a hair band or hair brush for after your treatment, we have mirrors in the holistic suite for your convenience.
Is an Indian Head Massage right for me?
This treatment can help if you suffer from tension headaches or eye strain due to the nurturing effect it has on your circulation. Some say that Indian Head Massage has helped to relieve tinnitus and symptoms of TMJ as well as relieving muscular tension. Indian head massage will soothe mind and spirit and help to calm conditions such as insomnia, anxiety and stresses. Your therapist can adapt your treatment to suit your individual needs, ensuring your full comfortability throughout your treatment. Whether that be super ticklish feet, or sensitivity in the scalp, she can avoid any areas of concern and focus on areas that are most suited. Massage therapy is not recommended for anyone who has high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, varicose veins, migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, decreased pain sensitivity, recent wounds, areas of weakened or inflamed skin, tumours or metal implants, or who has recently undergone chemotherapy, radiation or surgery, or is on medication that thins the blood. Due to the potency of essential oils, aromatherapy massage oil should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, let your therapist know. If you have a serious medical condition you need to provide Wellness with Hannah with a letter from your doctor or practitioner confirming that the treatment is suitable for you. This treatment involves massage oils being massaged directly into the scalp and hairline. We therefore recommend bringing a hairbrush and hair tie (as necessary) for use after your treatment. We have mirrors hanging for your convenience.