Soothing upper-body therapy to calm the mind, ease tension and restore balance.

“Gentle, rhythmic touch for the head, neck and shoulders – where stress is often held the most.”

What Is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage (also known as Champissage) is a calming, rhythmic treatment rooted in traditional Ayurvedic practices. It focuses on the head, neck and upper back – areas where emotional stress, digital fatigue and daily tension often accumulate.

Using soft kneading, gentle pressure, and soothing strokes, this massage helps release tightness, encourage circulation and support deep relaxation. It can be done over clothes or with balm, depending on your preference.

This is a genle yet powerful therapy that supports the nervous system, helps quiet the mind, and offers relief from the physical tension caused by stress, worry, poor posture or fatigue.

Who Is Indian Head Massage For?

This therapy is ideal for:

   • People experiencing stress, anxiety or overwhelm

   • Those with tension headaches or “busy brain” fatigue

   • Anyone with tight neck and shoulder muscles

   • Desk-based workers or those using screens often

   • Individuals who prefer staying clothed during treatment

   • People who struggle to relax or settle during full-body massage

   • Carers, parents and those under emotional strain

   • Clients needing gentle, non-invasive touch

   • Anyone wanting a calming treatment without lying flat

It’s also particularly beneficial for older adults, carers, and those recovering emotionally after cancer treatment.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage

✔️ Eases tension in the head, neck and shoulders

✔️ Reduces stress, overwhelm and emotional fatigue

✔️ Helps with headaches and muscular tightness

✔️ Encourages circulation and lymphatic flow in the upper body

✔️ Supports sleep and restorative rest

✔️ Loosens jaw tension and facial tightness

✔️ Calms the nervous system

✔️ A deeply grounding treatment for busy minds

Many clients describe it as “a reset for the mind and body.”

What to Expect in a Session

✅ A comforting seated or semi-reclined postition

✅ Gentle massage to the shoulders, upper back, arms, neck, scalp and face

✅ Soothing pressure and rhythmic movements

✅ Optional use of balm for scalp and face

✅ Adaptations for neck issues, fatigue, dizziness or sensitivity

✅ A treatment designed to quiet the body and mind

✅ Space to breathe, release, unwind

You remain clothed unless you prefer balm on the shoulders and neck

Why Work With Me?

With nearly 30 years of therapeutic experience including oncology training, lymphatic work and holistic bodywork – my approach to Indian Head Massage is gentle, safe, and attentive.

I understand how stress settles in the upper body, how fatigue affects posture and breath, and how calming, rhythmic touch can help your whole system reset.

This is not a rushed or routine treatment – it’s slow, nurturing and deeply supportinve.

Qualifications (Relevant to Indian Head Massage)

• Indian Head Massage

• ITEC Level 3 anatomy and physiology

• Oncology massage

• MLD (Vodder Method)

• Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Practitioner

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