Indian head massage
Also known as Champissage, this treatment focuses on the upper back, arms, shoulders, neck, face and scalp and is good to relieve blocked sinuses, headaches, neck pain, shoulder tension and stress related problems. It is performed with you sitting in a comfortable chair with bare arms and shoulders only.
It is especially useful for aiding mental clarity and improving general well-being. Combined with visualisation this treatment is especially relaxing and excellent for calming the mind. The visualisation and meditative elements can be adapted to suit your individual needs and can also be combined with mindfulness-based preparation for birth.
During pregnancy a lighter pressure is used and can be combined with hand and foot reflex zone therapy for a deeper therapeutic effect. It can also bring renewed energy to a busy parent, improve a teenagers concentration, calm an anxious father-to-be and promote restful sleep for the whole family.
