Changing the way the body works
Indian Head Massage
Eastern forms of traditional family grooming have evolved over the years to become specific and objective forms of Complimentary therapy.
Indian head massage is the result of such an evolution, mainly being brought to the fore-front of western knowledge by Narenda Mehta.
Like most of his compatriots, Narendra Mehta had grown up with head massage as an integral part of his daily life. It was something to be automatically experienced every time he visited a barber.
For years barbers used to visit individual homes, cutting hair and often offering Champi (head massage) as part of the treatment. It was customary for most people from the king down to have someone attend to them in this manner.
Treatments offered by barbers differed from the massages performed by women. A Champi was an invigorating scalp massage designed to stimulate and refresh the individual and was not considered part of a beauty regime. The word ‘shampoo’ comes from the Hindi word 'champi,’ meaning ‘massage of the head.’ Regular head massage, as practiced by woman to beautify their hair, was soothing and relaxing. They would use natural oils to keep their long hair strong and healthy.
It is from this, that we get Indian head massage as we know it today a more holistic form of treatment involving the neck, shoulders and face.
The benefits of Indian Head Massage