Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling and TSUBOKI ® Japanese Face Massage

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage is a treatment that is an important feature of Indian family life, Indian Head Massage as we know it has evolved from traditional techniques that have been practiced as part of a family ritual for over a thousand years. I.H.M as practiced has been westernised and also incorporates modern western techniques.

Indian Head Massage is a massage therapy that works specifically on the area surrounding the head: scalp and face, neck and extending to the shoulders and upper back.

Indian Head Massage is suitable for most people, there are however certain conditions where it should be avoided. To ensure the continued well-being of clients, all treatments begin with a consultation, which enables your therapist to make sure this is the right treatment for you. In some instances your doctors permission may be required before treatment can proceed.


Indian Head Massage usually lasts for approximately 45 minutes although the treatment can be shortened if it takes place in the workplace.

The treatment has many advantages in that it is

Non-invasive; the client can remain fully clothed if he/she chooses

Relatively quick to perform

No special resources are needed

Special needs clients may receive treatments with minimum fuss.

Oils are optional in I.H.M. If oil is preferred, upper clothing can be removed and a large modesty towel applied.

It can be said that Indian Head Massage is a truly holistic therapy in that it has many psychological benefits; clients comment that they feel their whole body is balanced after the treatment.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage

• Reduced Stress
• Relief from pain & muscular stiffness
• Relief from headaches, eye strain, nasal congestion & insomnia
• Improved hair condition
• Increased energy levels
• Improved circulation
• More efficient removal of impurities and toxins.
  

Hopi Ear Candling

The practice of ear candling is becoming increasingley widespread and candles are now available for purchase in many health shops.

It is important to advise clients never to self administer due to the risk of falling asleep, and therefore the risk of fire danger. It is also usefel to follow a treatment with massage to enhance the effect of the candles.

How the candles work

Firstly, I would like to make a point of telling you that the wax that is often found in the candle at the end of a session is NOT ear wax. The ammount of suction created during a treatment is no where near enough to draw wax from the ear canal, the wax in the candle is beeswax.

If the thought of having a lighted candle placed in your ear sounds alarming - dont worry!!! These are not ordinary candles they are hollow cotton tubes impregnated with beeswax and herbs.

This is a wondeful relaxing experience, lying on your side each ear is treated in turn, a face massage completes the treatment.

Only the best quality Biosun candles are used.

As the candle burns, the various ingreadients vapourise and are drawn down thw candle by gentle convection (chimney effect) The ingredients burn more or less efficiantly according to the state of congestion of the ear canal, the burning efficiency will in turn determine the ammount of wax and powder left in the candle at the end of the treatment.

Ear wax may be softend and loosend by the action of the candles, and may work its way out of the ear in the 48hours or so following treatment. This may cause a temporary slight deafness, but is nothing to worry about.

Action of the Candles

• Softening ear wax
• Protection-- antibacterial
• Increasing blood flow to the ears
• Relaxing and soothing

Conditions that may be helped by Candling

• Excessive Wax
• Snoring
• Glue Ear
• Headaches
• Sinusitis, Alergic Rhinitis
• Flyind/Diving
• Swimmers Ear
• Tinnitus
• Vertigo

TSUBOKI ® Japanese Face Massage

A massage that works on many levels, health and beauty are intertwined.


The face is a complex network of muscles that are used constantly. Smiling, chewing,laughing speaking, yawning all cause facial muscles to contract, eventually they begin to collect tension, just like any other muscles in the body.

The great thing about Japanese face massage is that it can improve the appearence of the face by working both the surface and deep musculature, as well as the skin, hey presto! a natural facelift!

Japanese face massage is a combination of Anma techniques ( the original traditional Japanese massage) which means rubbing, and also Acupressure techniques, which concentrate on specific acupressure points, or tsubos, on the face

The Benifits of Tsuboki ® Face Massage

• Improves venous and lymphatic circulation
• Desquamation (removal of surface adhesions)
• Stimulates cellular function and rejuvenation
• Relaxes muscles Increases vascular activity
• Tightens the skin
• Stimulates the faciel nerves
• Increases removal of waste products
• Relaxes the mind and feels AMAZING!