The History of Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage (IHM) comes originally from India and dates back over 5000 years. From its beginnings as a grooming technique, it has developed in the West to be a popular complementary therapy:
IHM was brought from India to Britain in 1973 by Narendra Mehta, who named this treatment “Indian Champissage” from the Indian word “Champi” meaning “head massage”.
In the West, IHM has evolved as part of a stress management programme and can include the use of pleasant smelling oils massaged into the neck and shoulders, as well as the scalp and face in accordance to the clients’ wishes.
Why Indian Head Massage?
One of the main reasons to choose IHM over other types of massage is that it can be performed anywhere as it can be applied through the clothes, and thus it is a perfect choice for therapy on the go, where it can be fitted around a busy work/home schedule.
Dani’s Hands offers Reiki and massage in the comfort of your home or office space, at your convenience. My working hours vary in dependence to my client’s needs.
IHM is a holistic and therapeutic massage. Key client groups are sufferers of insomnia, stress, tiredness, sinusitis, headaches and migraines as well as neck and shoulders pain.
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Apart from the pampering aspect of the treatment, massage has many physiological and emotional benefits. IHM is known to:
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improve blood flow to the head and neck
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improve lymphatic drainage
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relieve muscular tensions
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relieve physical and emotional stress
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improve joint mobility
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promote deep relaxation
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help improve muscle tone
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help relieve eye strain
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help relieve deep congestion in the head
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create a feeling of balance and well-being.
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