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Janet Frost - Indian Head Massage
Book an Appointment
To book an appointment with Janet Frost call 01249 461786.
What is it?
Indian Head Massage is a profoundly calming and enjoyable treatment, working on the muscles and acupressure points of the upper back, upper arms, shoulders, neck, head and face. These are the areas where people carry the majority of their stress, and working specifically on them automatically induces relaxation of the whole mind and body.
What does a session involve?
Indian Head Massage is non-invasive, being performed on a fully clothed client, sitting comfortably on an upright chair. Some soft relaxing music will be played and you are advised not to chatter, but rather to just drift with the treatment as it takes you. The therapist will use techniques such as rubbing, kneading and squeezing of the muscles and tissues of the upper back, shoulders, neck and head, and will apply finger pressure to the acupressure points along the upper spine and over the scalp and face. This feels extremely pleasant, and you will relax quite quickly. Many clients are almost asleep by the end of the treatment, even if they were a little anxious to begin with! You will be encouraged to indicate if there is any part of the treatment which you are uncomfortable with, and it can be modified or omitted without problem. Conditioning oil can be applied to the hair during the massage, but this is entirely optional. It does not effect the efficacy of the massage itself, but provides an extra pampering for those who would like it. An Indian Head Massage takes around 30 minutes, plus 10-15 minutes for a health consultation and aftercare advice. It can, therefore, be fitted easily into a work lunch hour, leaving you refreshed and relaxed for the afternoon ahead.
What is it good for?
Indian Head Massage is particularly effective at relieving:
What are the benefits?
Benefits include:
But the most noticeable immediate effect is a profound feeling of peace, calm, balance, clarity and general wellbeing.
Where does it come from?
Indian Head Massage, as the name would suggest, originated in India. It developed thousands of years ago from the ancient Indian healing system of ‘Ayurveda’, the meaning of which is ‘the science of life and longevity’. It is still practiced within the family in India today, as part of daily hair care routines for both children and adults. It is also a special feature at major celebrations, such as weddings and births, where it symbolizes and enhances the sense of healing and renewal associated with such life events.
How does it work?
Indian Head Massage works on many levels:
On the physical level, it works on the muscles and tissues, removing tension, knots and spasms in the muscles and improving blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and detoxification of the tissues.
On the mental/emotional level, the relaxation of the physical body automatically induces a profound sense of mental peace and tranquility, and a calming and soothing of the emotions. This brings about a wonderful sense of clarity and general wellbeing.
Indian Head Massage also works on the ‘energetic’ level, which has long been identified and utilized in the ancient healing systems of many cultures, particularly those of the East. It comprises a system of energy pathways which run up and down throughout the physical body. This energy system mirrors and interacts with the mental and physical systems of the body that we are familiar with in the West. This means that, if some aspect of the physical or mental system is out of balance, so will the corresponding aspect of the energy system be - and visa versa. This state of mental, physical and energetic imbalance is the root cause of illness or disease. Such disease can be both prevented and corrected by regular balancing of the energy system, which, in turn, balances the physical and mental systems, providing holistic healing.
The energy system is differently named in different cultures. In China, it is called ‘Chi’ and is worked on using Chinese Acupuncture. In Japan, it is called ‘Ki’ and is worked on using Japanese Shiatsu. Here in the West, the energy pathways are known as ‘meridians’. They form the basis of many popular treatments brought here from the East, including acupuncture, shiatsu, acupressure, yoga and reflexology.
Indian Head Massage works on the meridians too. The head, along with the hands and feet, is an area of particular importance in energy work, as it is a place where all the meridians of the body converge. Because of this, the head has a particularly large number of ‘pressure points’ – points at which the meridians come to the surface and can be manipulated. During an Indian Head Massage, you will sometimes feel the therapist applying gentle pressure to points on the scalp and face. This technique calms or stimulates the meridians as necessary to bring them into balance.
Are there times when Indian Head Massage should not be used?
There are certain medical conditions which mean that Indian Head Massage is not safe to be used. These are:
Other medical conditions are likely to benefit from Indian Head Massage, but mean that the therapist must obtain written permission from your Doctor first. These include:
If you have localized skin conditions or injury in the area of the massage, such as eczema, or bruising, your therapist may be able to work around it.
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