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Indian Head Massage or Champissage, is a traditional massage originating in India about 4,000 years ago. It was part of family life for week-old babies to very aged members of the family, and still is. 

Indian Head Massage is a technique of manipulating soft tissues in the shoulders 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 minutes. 

 

How May it Help Me?

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• Relaxation of muscles

• Fibrous adhesions can be released (knots, nodules)

• Toxins can be released from tense and knotted muscles

• Neck and shoulder stiffness can be relieved

• Improved circulation to provide brain and muscles with extra oxygen

• Lymph flow stimulation

• Joint mobility aided

• Hair growth promoted

• Helps relieve eye strain / ache, tinnitus, jaw ache, sinus congestion

• Neck & Shoulder ache / stiffness

• Insomnia

 

How will I feel after a treatment?

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• Possible effects immediately after a treatment

• Extreme tiredness

• Frequent urination

• May feel calm and tranquil

• May experience a slight headache

• Skin may be red in places

• May feel slightly light headed

• May feel very emotional

• Energetic

• Slightly depressed

 

Aftercare:

 

• Drink plenty of water

• Keep to a light diet

• Rest

• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours

 

 

Indian Head Massage is not suitable if you have any of the following conditions:

• Undiagnosed lumps or swelling of any kind

• Contagious or acute infectious diseases

• Known internal bleeding

• Under the influence of alcohol or narcotics

 

Consult with your GP before an Indian Head Massage if:

• You have acute inflammation of venous or lymphatic systems

• Damaged areas, scars, bruises, or cuts

• Any rare or unusual condition

• Undiagnosed pain or ache, especially if acute

• Unstable blood pressure

• Flu type symptoms

• Inflammatory conditions, e.g. arthritis

• Epilepsy

• Sepsis or any skin condition affecting the scalp or target area.