Indian Head Massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing and has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. It focuses on the head and scalp, face, neck, upper back, shoulders and arms.

Indian Head Massage helps increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, stimulates blood circulation and lymphatic flow, relaxes connective and muscular tissue, and aims to relieve tension and promote relaxation. It also supports healthy hair growth with repeated treatments.

Working with the principles of Ayurveda, it is a treatment which combines massage with subtle energy work, aiming to balance mind, body and spirit as a whole, helping to balance the body's energy and promote overall well-being.

Each session takes around 30 minutes. The treatment can be carried out either seated in a massage chair or lying down on a treatment couch. It can be done through lightweight clothes (like a t-shirt), with or without oil.

During the treatment, a range of different massage techniques are used, including soothing and stroking movements, kneading, squeezing, tapping and friction movements over your neck, upper back, shoulders and scalp.  I will also gently stroke and stimulate acupressure points on your face.

As with all of my treatments, your first appointment will be longer and includes a confidential discussion about your health and lifestyle during which I will devise a treatment plan for you. Indian Head Massage is a safe and gentle therapy and is generally suitable for everyone, however, there are some conditions which are contraindicated for treatment and if this applicable I would advise you during the initial consultation.