INDIAN HEAD

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian head massage involves massaging not just the head but also the upper back and arms, shoulders, neck area, scalp and face.  Together, these represent a de-stressing massage for the whole body.

Indian head massage is a technique of manipulating soft tissues in the shoulders, upper back and scalp. The therapist uses a range of different massage pressures and rhythms to stimulate the head and neck area. A typical massage lasts about 20 – 35 minutes and you can be seated and fully clothed or lying on the couch.

The combination of techniques used -

• aids the circulatory, muscular and nervous systems
   
• stimulates arterial circulation, and increases venous and lymphatic flow
• reduces stress and can induce a feeling of euphoria
• frees knots of muscular tension and relaxes connective tissue
• stimulates the skin and underlying nerve endings
• aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products

Indian head massage is particularly effective in addressing the effects of stress.

Katy Emblin               Page 4        17/07/2005