Therapists: Kersti Dolphin

Head Massage has been practised in India for over a thousand years. Originally it was used regularly by women to promote hair growth, condition and lustre. By using various nourishing oils like coconut and jojoba, nutrients circulate to the hair roots and the scalp is stimulated, encouraging growth and preventing hair loss. It was this reason the massage techniques become, and are still very popular with men. Most Asian barbers and stylists will routinely massage head, neck and shoulders before cutting.

The profound sense of well-being that follows an Indian Head Massage needs to be experienced. It is a valuable way of alleviating symptoms of stress and tension: given with gentle care the massage can achieve a relaxed, calm frame of mind and body; a stimulating massage can achieve a feeling of increased energy, ability to concentrate and clarity of mind.

Indian Head Massage can be performed with or without the use of oils and can be done with the receiver clothed if desired. A full Indian Head Massage carried out skilfully and sensitively take 30-45 minute.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage:

Neck and Shoulder Massage - relieves muscle tension and stimulates blood and lymph circulation, which helps to eliminate waste material from the body and distributes oxygen and other nutrients to the tissues. By stretching and mobilising the tissues of the neck and shoulders, joint movement is greatly improved.

Face Massage - soothes, comforts and rebalances energy flow, creating a profound sense of well-being and peace: removes tension from the jaw; smoothes out facial muscles and reduces puffiness from around the eyes.

Head Massage - stimulates and improves scalp circulation by relaxing and toning the scalp, thus helping to relieve headaches and eyestrain. As a consequence of increased circulation, hair texture is much enhanced and hair growth speeded and strengthened.