indian head massage
| Indian Head Massage |
What Is Indian Head Massage?
As the name implies, Indian Head massage (IHM) originated in
India, where it has been an old family practice for over 4,000
years. Although based on a traditional Ayurvedic technique or
Indian form of Champi (head massage), it now includes massage of
the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face, and ears. Incidentally,
the origin of our word ‘shampoo’ is the Hindi word 'champi'.
Being 'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. This form of
therapy started out as a way of keeping your hair in tip-top
condition!
Originally, this form of massage of the head and hair was popular
amongst Indian women, for improving the condition of the scalp
and hair. Modern forms of the treatment, involving work on the
upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face, now include the use of
shiatsu and acupressure techniques. A variety of massage
movements are used to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate
circulation, and restore joint movement.
As the name implies, Indian Head massage (IHM) originated in
India, where it has been an old family practice for over 4,000
years. Although based on a traditional Ayurvedic technique or
Indian form of Champi (head massage), it now includes massage of
the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp, face, and ears. Incidentally,
the origin of our word ‘shampoo’ is the Hindi word 'champi'.
Being 'champi-ed' meant having your head massaged. This form of
therapy started out as a way of keeping your hair in tip-top
condition!
Originally, this form of massage of the head and hair was popular
amongst Indian women, for improving the condition of the scalp
and hair. Modern forms of the treatment, involving work on the
upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face, now include the use of
shiatsu and acupressure techniques. A variety of massage
movements are used to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate
circulation, and restore joint movement.
IHM is an extremely effective, non-invasive style of massage, without the need for you to
undress. You do not need to remove your clothing, although we ask you to note that a cotton
top or T-shirt is probably the most comfortable thing for you to be wearing. Additionally, you
may prefer to remove your top to prevent any oil staining.
undress. You do not need to remove your clothing, although we ask you to note that a cotton
top or T-shirt is probably the most comfortable thing for you to be wearing. Additionally, you
may prefer to remove your top to prevent any oil staining.
Benefits:
IHM is a relaxing, stress-busting therapy that works on the muscular tissues to relax or
stimulate your body and help it maintain harmony. It relieves muscular tension, stretches and
mobilises the tissues of the head, face, neck and shoulders, and can provide relief for mental as
well as physical stress.
Among the many benefits are:
Our treatments include the use of special oils, which are also beneficial to hair growth. IHM
has long been used to aid the condition and health of the hair, particularly when combined
with the use of these natural organic oils. Through localised blood and lymphatic circulation
(also boosting the immune system) it helps deal with scalp and hair problems.
Kirsty Milne MFHT
Contact: clinic@activerecovery.co.uk
IHM is a relaxing, stress-busting therapy that works on the muscular tissues to relax or
stimulate your body and help it maintain harmony. It relieves muscular tension, stretches and
mobilises the tissues of the head, face, neck and shoulders, and can provide relief for mental as
well as physical stress.
Among the many benefits are:
- higher levels of alertness, mental clarity, and concentration
- rebalanced vital energy flow, instilling a sense of peace and tranquillity
- relief from tension headaches Migraine, Sinusitis, and eyestrain
- improved scalp circulation (which in turn helps promote strong hair growth)
- reduced Temporo-Mandibular tension (jaw) and smoothed out face muscles
- relief from other aches and pains, stress symptoms, insomnia
- an increase in relaxation.
Our treatments include the use of special oils, which are also beneficial to hair growth. IHM
has long been used to aid the condition and health of the hair, particularly when combined
with the use of these natural organic oils. Through localised blood and lymphatic circulation
(also boosting the immune system) it helps deal with scalp and hair problems.
Kirsty Milne MFHT
Contact: clinic@activerecovery.co.uk
Kirsty is our primary IHM practitioner. She originally trained as a
Deep Tissue practitioner, working at highest levels in sport. She
has continued her training to include IHM and is accomplished in
this and several other forms of relaxation therapy.
Deep Tissue practitioner, working at highest levels in sport. She
has continued her training to include IHM and is accomplished in
this and several other forms of relaxation therapy.
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