A Brief History of Indian Head Massage

The Hindi word for head massage is "Champi" and aspects of the treatment have a long tradition in Indian families. Mothers would stroke their daughter's hair to promote its growth and health. Narendra Mehta - blind from the age of one - grew up in India and head massage was an integral part of his life. He came to England in the 1970s to train as a physical therapist and in 1978 returned to India to study the benefits and practice of champissage, extending it to include neck, shoulders and face. On his return to England, he developed a sequence of movements. There is no right or wrong way and sequence of movements vary from one therapist to another. (return to the top)

What Are the Benefits?

Indian Head massage may bring about:

• General feeling of wellbeing, calmness and relaxation
• Dispersal of toxins from tense, knotted muscles
• Stimulation and improvement of circulatory and lymphatic systems
• Improvement of joint mobility
• Higher levels of alertness and concentration

It may also help relieve or alleviate:

• Tension headaches
• Eyestrain / eye problems
• Tinnitus and other ear problems
• Insomnia
• Neck and shoulder stiffness
• Sinusitis and congestion
• Hair loss/thinning
• Scalp tension
• Mental tiredness/anxiety/stress (return to the top)

What Does it Involve?

A consultation is carried out on the first visit which will last about 15 minutes during which any concerns can be raised by the client including sensitive areas to be avoided. The therapist will take a medical history to ascertain whether GP consent is needed before proceeding with treatment.

The client sits in a chair for the treatment. The therapist uses a range of different movements including application of deep kneading and compression movements over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, the therapist will also gently stimulate and stroke pressure points on the face.

Following a treatment some clients experience tiredness, dizziness, an increased desire to urinate (as the body eliminates toxins and waste materials) or aching muscles. All of these side effects usually last for no more than a few hours, after which clients generally experience increased energy and alertness. Indian head massage should be avoided if you have had recent surgery, or a head or neck injury; a history of thrombosis or embolism; spondylitis or spondylosis.

If you have high or low blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, any kind of heart condition, cancer or osteoporosis, talk to your doctor before arranging a treatment. Always make sure that you avoid alcohol for at least five hours before the treatment. (return to the top)

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