Indian Head Massage



What is Indian Head Massage ?


Indian Head Massage is a treatment which is based on an ageless tradition of Indian Medicine known as Aruyvedic Medicine. Not only the head but the shoulders, neck and arms are worked by a series of massage techniques which are at times soothing to alleviate stress and at other times stimulating to improved circulation.


The treatment brings a deep level of relaxation first by massage working on the various areas of the head, neck and arms and then using pressure on various points on the scalp and back of the head which have been found to be centres of energy and are part of the meridian system used in Oriental Medicine.


What are the benefits of Indian Head Massage?

 

Improved general wellbeing

Stimulation of scalp and skin can improve condition of both and can also result in  increased health of hair

Sometimes hair loss can be slowed down but this largely depends on the cause

Can improve energy levels

 


Most people will feel relaxed and then energised but this can vary from treatment to treatment. Sometimes, if one’s lifestyle is perhaps not as healthy as it should be and toxins and stress are at a high level there could be a healing crisis. The following symptoms might be experienced:

Slight nausea and or/giddiness

Headache

Feeling of tiredness

Increased passing of urine which could be dark and strong smelling

Loose stools

Running nose if client sufferers from sinus problems



Please note that these symptoms are not experienced by everyone and when they do occur they will soon pass a maximum time would be around 24 hours). It is a welcome sign that stress and toxins are being dispersed and is really a case of feeling worse before you feel a great deal better.


Following a treatment to aid the healing process and also as an ongoing habit you should drink lots of water (preferably filtered or mineral). Two litres of water would be a minimum requirement.

Also:-

 

Drink herbal teas and avoid caffeine

Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours

Eat lightly and rest as much as possible

Have no other holistic treatment on the same day

Avoid driving long distances

Avoid heavy meals

Avoid carrying heavy bags


The following are contra-indications for Indian Head Massage:

Epilepsy

Diabetes

Recent neck or head injuries

High or low blood pressure

Severe bruising

Thrombosis or embolism problems

Recent operations within 6 weeks

Abrasions & cuts in treatment area

Skin or scalp infections

Recent Haemorrhage

Spastic conditions



In some cases, where a condition has been stabilised, the client’s doctor could be consulted to gain his/her approval and assurance that the treatment would be safe in view of the case history of that client.


How often should I have an Indian Head Massage ?


A weekly treatment for several weeks would be ideal until a good plateau of wellbeing is achieved and held and then perhaps once a month or six weeks.


 

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