Indian Head Massage

The Hindi word for head massage is ‘Champi’ and aspects of the treatment have a long tradition in Indian families where mothers would stroke their daughter’s hair to promote its growth and health. During the 1970’ Narendra Mehta, a blind physical therapist visited England He found scalp massage was not as popular here as in some countries and was disappointed to learn that even the full massage missed out the head. Narendra decided he would use his experience to create a style of message that would treat the upper body focusing on areas prone to stress, this is known as Indian Head Massage.

The massage techniques used increase blood flow to the head, neck and shoulders which increases the supply of oxygen to brain. Improves the circulation of blood and nutrients to the skin hair and scalp this:

The treatment includes: the scalp, face, neck and shoulders and arms this can be administered through light clothing so there is no need for undressing.

As an optional extra, oils can be applied to the head and body. The oils cleanse condition, nourish, moisturize and protect and strengthen the hair roots.