Indian Head Massage

THE ISHTA HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTRE

Indian Head Massage

The traditional Indian Head Massage practised in India was restricted to head and hair. Massage techniques have been extended to cover neck, shoulders and upper arms. Indian Head Massage is a safe, simple, yet effective therapy that not only promotes hair growth, but also provides relief from aches and pains. It is renowned for relieving symptoms of stress.
How does it work? The head, neck and shoulders are important energy centres within your body. If you are feeling stressed or angry, tension tends to accumulate. This tension can later show up as a stiff neck and shoulders, eyestrain and sometimes even hair loss. Indian Head Massage involves working with a firm and gentle rhythm to help unknot blockages and relieve this uncomfortable build-up of tension. However, its effect is not just physical: it works on an emotional level too, calming the spirit, promoting relaxation and relieving stress.
The history of Indian Head Massage: Massage has always played an important part in Indian life, featuring in the earliest Ayurvedic texts that date back nearly 4,000 years. When used in conjunction with herbs, spices and aromatic oils, massage had an important medical function and could not only "strengthen muscles and firm skin" but also encourage the body's natural healing abilities.

The Indian Head Massage Therapist is Melissa Callaway.