The therapy involves 15-20 minutes of upper back, neck and shoulder massage while in a sitting position. This is followed by a detailed scalp massage and a light facial massage. Total time approximately 30 minutes. It is truly the most relaxing of experiences, using warm surroundings, dimmed lights, soft music and warm specially blended aromatherapy oils. "Taste the tranquillity, enjoy the experience."

Tradition of Head Massage

Head massage has been practiced informally for 1000 years in the homes of Indian women. In different villages different patterns of the massage are carried out but for the reason its popularity is that the Indian women - and some men too - believe that head massage keeps hair healthy and delays the stage of greying. Various oils such as coconut, sesame, almond and olive oil contribute towards lustrous growth. Scalp massage revitalises circulation at the hair roots and oil nourishes the living growing hair. Tight and flaky scalps are an increasingly common symptom of our stressful lives. A very important feature of Indian Head Massage is the easing of tensions and sense of relaxation, well-being and peace that it brings. Headaches and heaviness are relieved, muscles unknotted and other parts of the body respond to this relaxed state.

The Treatment

A head massage takes 20 - 30 minutes depending on how much work is needed on the upper back, shoulders and neck. It only requires a chair for the receiver to sit on and therefore can be effectively given in an office or home environment. The upper back and shoulder work can be done through clothes but its more effective working directly on the skin. It is usually done with dry hands but if using oil on the hair, it should be left in eight hours before shampooing.

Benefits of Head Massage

The Head
· Stimulates and improves scalp circulation which helps to promote texture, combined with strength and growth on the hair.
· Relaxes the scalp and tones up subcutaneous muscles, thus helping to relieve headaches, eye strain, etc.

The Face
· Soothes, comforts and rebalances energy flow leaving one with a feeling of peace and tranquillity.

Neck and Shoulders
· Eliminates muscle tension and stimulates circulation. This helps to get rid of waste material from the body and distributes oxygen to all tissues.
· Stimulates lymphatic drainage.
· Restores joint movement; it also stretches and mobilises the tissues of the neck and shoulders.