Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage, or Champissage (champi is the Hindi word for head massage), is a massage  that is based on the ancient healing system of Ayurveda.

It uses firm massage strokes to stimulate the nerves and loosen up tight muscles of the scalp.

The belief is that three of the major energy centers of the human body can be found in and around the head.

By stimulating these energy centres, Indian head massage helps to maintain the balance of energy within the body, and helps heal the body both physically and emotionally.

The treatment has been practiced in India for over a thousand years.

Originally it was almost exclusively concerned with massage of the head and hair follicles, to stimulate blood flow to the scalp and thereby nourishing hair roots.

Over time the practice evolved to incorporate massage of the face, scalp, neck, upper back, shoulders and upper arms.