Indian Head Massage at Shadonai Beauty School

What is Indian Head Massage?

Champissage is better known as Indian head massage, an alternative medicine massage. In Champissage, the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face are massaged. Indian head massage was brought to the West by Narendra Mehta MBE in the 1970s.

Overview

Health experts believe that scalp massage can help release serotonin (the feel-good hormone) into your body, helping boost your mood and even relieve pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Indian head massage involve?

Indian head massage combines techniques to include various massage strokes and acupressure points. Treatment includes kneading and probing of the neck and shoulder areas. The scalp is then massaged, using squeezing, tapping, rubbing or prodding motions.

How often should you get an Indian head massage?

This very much depends on why you are having an Indian head massage, in the first place. So, if you just want to relax and pamper yourself occasionally, you might get the treatment once every 2, 4 or 6 weeks.

What effects does Indian head massage have on the nervous system?

Relaxes muscles and nerve fibres in the head, neck and shoulders. reduces spasm, blockages and knots in muscle fibres in the head, neck and shoulders. decreases inflammation. decreases stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

What happens if you massage your scalp everyday?

Massaging your scalp everyday will enhance blood circulation and can even strengthen your follicles. However, make sure you do it gently and don’t rub vigorously. This can cause your hair to break. In case you have used an oil while massaging your scalp, make sure you rinse it off within an hour.

How do you give yourself an Indian head massage?

Grasp fistfuls of hair at the roots and tug from side to side, keeping your knuckles very close to the scalp. Squeeze at the temples with the heels of the hands and make slow, wide, circular movements. Look down slightly and massage the back of the neck by squeezing and rolling the muscles.

Can you massage your brain?

A head massage is usually given to the small muscles surrounding the head. These muscles have sensory nerves that send signals to the brain. This stimulates the brain to function better. Thus, improving attention span, memory, and the cognitive aspect.

Can a head massage cause a stroke?

Neck massage should not be performed by patients. Neck massage/manipulation continues to be a cause of stroke to consider. Ischemic stroke after CS and carotid body manipulation is due to thromboembolism by rupture of a plaque or by hypoperfusion due to repetitive hypotension.

Does Indian head massage use oil?

Indian head massage is an ancient therapeutic practice that has been used in India for over 2000 years, (since around 600 B.C.), and requires no oils or equipment, making it a very accessible treatment, perfect for newcomers to massage.

Is Indian head massage good for stress?

These are often side-effects of stress and Indian Head Massage will immediately relieve stress and promote relaxation by attacking the physical symptoms, thus allowing for a deeper sense of wellbeing and relaxation and opening your body to better rest.

Does Indian head massage stimulate hair growth?

Regular Indian Head Massage can help by stimulating the blood flow to the follicles to loosen the area up, which in turn delivers the nourishing nutrients needed to encourage healthy hair growth and to promote strong and shiny hair.

Can Indian head massage cause headaches?

The massage might be too much pressure for a particular person’s body. During a deep tissue massage, if the therapist applies too much pressure, it can cause sore muscles, muscle bruising, and increased blood circulation, which may trigger a headache.

What are the two most important requirements for scalp care?

Two basic requirements for a healthy scalp are cleanliness and stimulation. Scalp treatments are given with a continuous, even motion that will stimulate the scalp and relax the client.

Are neck massages safe?

Massage therapy for the neck is a relatively safe treatment. Some people may experience increased neck soreness and/or swelling shortly after a massage, but these side effects typically do not last long.

Do head massagers work?

The short answer: no. “There is no scientific evidence to support increased hair growth,” says Rabach. “However massage does help increase blood circulation to the area.” Fusco agrees and says that a person who is experiencing hair loss due to poor circulation can benefit from using a scalp massager.

Where do you massage your head for a headache?

Press your thumbs firmly towards each other and into the bridge of your nose, just underneath your forehead. Hold for 10 seconds, breath deeply. Repeat 5 times. Take your thumbs and place them just underneath your forehead, with the pads very close to the bridge of your nose.