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Indian head massage is a massage therapy that is specifically used on the areas around the head, scalp, face, neck and extending to the shoulders, arms and upper back.

Indian head massage has been used in Asia for more than 5,000 years and has been adapted to incorporate Western techniques. This healing massage therapy has been passed down through generations and is now a mixture of traditional Indian and Western techniques.

Massage has always been an important feature within Indian family life and Indian head massage has evolved from traditional techniques that have been used within the family unit and still are. Indian head massage is based on the ancient system of Ayurveda the word “Ayurveda” comes from Sanskrit and means the “science of life and longevity”. The Ayurveda approach to health is the balance of body, mind and spirit, promoting long life and recommends the use of massage along with diet, herbs, meditation, cleansing yoga and exercise.

An Indian head massage last for approximately 45 minutes, within an hour’s appointment.

To experience a full Indian Head Massage, you can be seated in a low back chair resting forward into a face cradle, as only the head, face, neck, shoulders, arms and the upper back are worked on; or face down on a massage couch with your face resting in cradle attached to the end of the couch. Massage Oil on the body is optional and if oils are not to be used then the treatment can take place over a lightweight t-shirt. If oil is preferred, then the upper clothing except a bra will need to be removed and a large towel used to ensure modesty, Oil is not used during the treatment on the hair.