In India it is a ritual among families to share 'Champi' – head massage.Mothers would stroke their daughter's hair to promote its growth and health.

Narendra Mehta grew up in India where head massage was integral in his family life. He came to England in the 70's to train as a therapist and in 1978 returned to India to study the practice and benefits of champissage, extending it to include the neck, shoulders and face. On his return to England , he developed a sequence of movements that form Indian Head Massage.

What does an Indian Head Massage involve?

The treatment involves massage, shiatsu and acupuncture techniques on the upper back, shoulders, arms/hands, neck, scalp and face. This method relaxes tense areas but also helps to rebalance the energy, clearing any negative areas.

How will an Indian Head Massage benefit me?

The treatment:

• provides a sense of well-being, calmness and relaxation
• disperses toxins from tense, knotted muscles
• stimulates and improves circulatory and lymphatic systems
• encourages Higher levels of alertness and concentration

  What conditions can the treatment relieve?

• Tension
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Tinnitus
• Sinusitis and congestion
• Neck and shoulder stiffness, scalp tension
• Hair loss and thinning
• Anxiety, stress and tiredness

  When should I not have a treatment?

• Suffering with high or very low blood pressure
• Early stages of pregnancy
• Suffering from an infectious or contagious skin disorder on the areas worked on