What is Indian Head Massage? Indian head massage is a traditional technique of manipulating soft tissues in the shoulders and scalp. The therapist uses a range of different massage pressures and rhythms to stimulate the head and neck area. The massage is normally delivered seated, there is no need to remove clothing, and a typical treatment lasts about 20 minutes.

The combination of techniques used

• aids the circulatory, muscular and nervous systems
• stimulates arterial circulation, and increases venous and lymphatic flow
• reduces stress and can induce a feeling of euphoria
• frees knots of muscular tension and relaxes connective tissue
• stimulates the skin and underlying nerve endings
• aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products

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