Indian Head Massage is a treatment that has evolved from traditional techniques that have been practiced in India as part of family rituals for thousands of years.
In western cultures IHM is no longer confined only to the head - it includes the shoulders, upper arms and neck which are vulnerable to stress.
Clients seeking relief from stress and tension often find Indian Head Massage a convenient form of treatment to receive in that:
- There is no need to undress
- It is quick and effective in terms of results
- Clients with special needs (e.g.. heavily pregnant or in a wheelchair) may receive treatment with minimum fuss.
The effects of Indian Head Massage include
- Increase in blood flow to the head, neck and shoulders.
- Increased lymphatic flow
- Relaxes muscle and nerve endings of the head, neck and shoulders.
- Decreases inflammation in tissues
- Improves circulation to the skin and the hair
- Increases circulation to the scalp
- Relaxes and sooths tense eye muscles
- Stimulates the release of endorphins from the brain
- Increases the supply of oxygen to the brain
- Creates a feeling of balance and calm.
|