Indian Head Massage (Champissage)

Indian Head Massage (Champissage)

Indian Head Massage, often referred to as Champissage, is a traditional practice that focuses on massaging the head, neck, face, and shoulders. This therapy has been practiced in India for over 4,000 years, originally within families and traditionally done with warm oil to promote hair growth and overall well-being.

1. Core Principles and Focus

The treatment is fundamentally based on the principles of Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), aiming to balance the body’s energy systems and release accumulated stress in the upper body.

Aspect & Description

• Holistic Principle Focuses on the Chakras, particularly the three higher energy centers (Crown, Third Eye, and Throat) located in the head and neck. Blockages in these areas are believed to cause stress, headaches, and tension.

• Setting Uniquely, this massage is often performed with the client in a seated position, fully clothed, making it highly portable and suitable for corporate or mobile settings.

• Duration Typically a shorter treatment, lasting between 20 to 45 minutes.

• Use of Oil Traditionally involves warm oils (like coconut or sesame) massaged into the hair and scalp for nourishment, but modern versions can be performed without oil for client convenience.

2. Key Techniques and Procedures

The techniques utilized are vigorous and designed to penetrate tension that accumulates in the muscles of the upper body.

• Scalp Manipulation: Vigorous circular movements and gentle tugging of the hair to stimulate blood flow to the scalp, which nourishes hair roots and increases oxygen to the brain.

• Acupressure: Applying specific pressure points on the forehead, temples, and face to relieve sinus congestion and headaches.

• Tapotement and Friction: Applying rapid, gentle striking motions (Tapotement) and deep rubbing (Friction) on the upper back and shoulders to break down muscle knots (Trapezius and Deltoid muscles).

• Ear and Temple Work: Gentle massage around the ears and temples to promote deep relaxation and relieve ear-related tension.

3. Primary Benefits and Best Applications

Indian Head Massage is particularly effective for clients who spend long hours at a desk or suffer from stress-related tension.

• Relief from Headaches and Sinusitis: By focusing on the tension in the neck, scalp, and facial pressure points, it significantly alleviates tension headaches and relieves sinus pressure.

• Reduces Eye Strain: Massage around the eye sockets and temples is highly effective for relieving eye fatigue caused by computer use.

• Mental Clarity and Focus: The increase in blood flow to the head and scalp can improve concentration and reduce mental fatigue.

• Hair and Scalp Health (with oil): The oil application nourishes the scalp, conditioning the hair and potentially stimulating growth.

In summary, Indian Head Massage is a highly beneficial, non-invasive, and flexible service, perfectly suited for a mobile spa setting or as an express treatment for immediate stress relief.

💵Services Price List :

60 Minutes Treatment = Rp 300.000

90 Minutes Treatment = Rp 400.000