RELEASE
The Treatment
The treatment provides both firm and stimulating and gentle and relaxing massage techniques to help relieve tension but also stimulate blood flow.
The massage starts on the upper back and shoulders followed by the arms and the neck, working towards a scalp massage incorporating acupressure points and movements to release tension and improve scalp condition. I finish with a gentle massage and lymphatic draining of the face and around the forehead and eyes. I finish with some chakra balancing and soothing.
You can choose to sit on an ordinary chair or a special seated massage chair. You can remain fully clothed or I can use oils for a deeper massage in areas of tension. If preferred you can move to lay own on the massage couch for the facial part of the massage.
Price
Indian Head Massage – 40 minute Treatment £40
Benefits
Encourages free-er movement and lessens muscle tension in the upper back and head
Relieves mental fatigue, tension headaches/migraines, eye strain and sinus pain
Eliminates toxins from tense muscles
Improves oxygen flow to the brain enhancing greater mental clarity and concentration
Can help a renewed sense of energy and vitality
Aids relaxation and reduces anxiety and emotional stress
Improves scalp circulation and hair condition
Regular treatments can help joint mobility and improve blood circulation and lymphatic flow
Contraindications
Massage therapy is a popular form of holistic healing used to treat a variety of physical and mental conditions. However, there are certain situations where massage therapy may not be appropriate to ensure the safety of the client. Contraindication is a medical term that refers to a condition or factor that makes a certain treatment or procedure inadvisable. Please see more here and advise me prior to your appointment if you have any contraindications
Aftercare
After the treatment, you may feel very tired and need to rest and may pass water more frequently. You are likely to feel relaxed, but also rejuvenated and energised and you may find that some emotions are released. All of this is nothing to worry about, it indicates that the body is releasing toxins and rebalancing. After a treatment you should:
Rest as much as possible
Avoid stressful situations
Drink plenty of fluids; water and herbal tea
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Avoid strenuous exercise
Eat light meals
Indian Head Massage has been practised in India for over 1,000 years originating from an Indian alternative medicine system called Ayurveda (which means the ‘science of life’) with the belief that mind and body are intricately connected.
It was an important family ritual for well-being and the maintenance of healthy hair and gained popularity in the West due to its wonderful relaxation and stress relieving properties.
The treatment works on the upper body which can carry a lot of tension, helping to rebalance, release stagnant energy and muscle tension leaving you more ‘clear headed’. The treatment induces a peaceful sense of calm and tranquility to mind and body. It increases blood and lymphatic flow which helps nourish cells and rid the body of accumulated toxins and also releases endorphins which helps reduce stress and anxiety.
