Complementary Treatments

Indian Head Massage

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Treatment

IHM is quite vigourous and usually given to the seated client over light clothing as it improves and balances the body’s energy flow.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage

Releases accumulated stress and tension in the upper body

Energises, revitalises and improves concentration

Improves blood and lymphatic circulation

Aids insomnia, headaches, migraine, eyestrain and sinusitis

Frees knots of muscular tension

Improves elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products  

Increases joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders

• Strengthens hair and delays the greying process

Contraindications:  recent surgery, a head or neck injury, a history of thrombosis or embolism, spondylitis or spondylosis

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History of Indian Head Massage

For over a thousand years Indians have valued the relaxation and healing qualities of head massage or ‘Champissage’ as it is officially called. (The Hindi word for head massage is "Champi" and is the origin of the word ‘shampoo’.)  Daily head massages within families was a matter of course and was (and for some still is) always offered by the barber after a hair cut.

There is dispute as to whether it was Mr Narendra Mehta or Mr Maeda who first introduced the treatment to the UK.  The story goes that in the 1970s each was disappointed at not receiving head massage after a hair cut so they developed the therapy and extended it to include the back, arms and face.  The treatment has subsequently become extremely popular because it can be given over clothing and offered in a variety of locations.

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Ear Candling

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Treatment

Ear candling is very relaxing and calming therapy and is a perfect alternative for people who have found syringing uncomfortable.

Treatment begins with a short consultation about ear conditions and any medication followed by an ear examination.  The client then lies down on their side, with their head supported on a pillow so the auditory canal is vertical.  

Next the head is held gently whilst the first ear is treated; the candle is lit and the non-burning end is placed gently into the outer ear passage to create a seal - this lasts approximately 10 minutes during which time healing energies are received through the head.  The candle is extinguished and any residue candle content is gently removed. 

Treatment to the second ear is given and then cleaned, followed a brief facial massage to improve circulation and energy flow.

None of the candle residue goes into the ear as most deposits evaporate and are carried away through the candle ‘chimney’, however some condensed wax residue may be found in the unburned candle.  Candles can be examined to identify the volume of excess wax and ascertain whether further treatments are needed.

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Benefits of Ear Candling

If you are in doubt about any of these conditions or problems you have with your ear you must consult your GP before attending a treatment.

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History of  Ear Candling 

Hopi or Auricular Therapy is taken from the Hopi Indians of north-east Arizona who lend their name (meaning ‘peaceful people’) to this treatment which is used to treat many conditions of the ear, nose and throat area to clear negative energies from the head and aura. 

No specific date is given as to when the Hopi (the oldest Pueblo people) first used ear candles in medicinal ceremonies and initiations.   There is also evidence of native ear candling from Siberia, Asia and North and South America but once again we have no definitive date as to the origins.

Since 1985 Biosun have been researching the use of Ear candles and re-establishing their popularity.

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