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Heavenly Head Massage versus Indian Head Massage

How is Heavenly Head Massage different from Indian Head Massage?

The Heavenly Head Massage system was originally created in 2001 by Shama Kern, the founder of Thai Healing Massage Academy. It grew out of the Thai Massage system, and then greatly expanded from there, becoming a separate modality.

The Indian Head Massage system, also known as Champissage, has been practiced in India for hundreds of years. In the 1980s it was introduced to the western world in England by Narendra Mehta, a blind massage therapist from India.

How To Learn Neck Massage Therapy Online

Massage therapy generally focuses mostly on the body from the neck on down. Some neck massage might be included, but it is very rare to find a massage therapist who specializes in excellent neck massage.

Excellent neck massage therapists are hard to find

It is even more rare to find therapists who are able to do a full one hour therapeutic session on the neck which includes relaxation, deep work and neck manipulations.

Why Does Head Massage Feel So Incredibly Good?

Recently I googled “why does head massage feel good”. I was curious what people had to say about it.

There were lots of comments from people who loved getting their head massaged or shampooed in the beauty salon. Some even described head massage as an ‘orgasmic’ experience.

Is Heavenly Head Massage Therapeutic Or Relaxing?

Is Heavenly Head Massage therapeutic or relaxing? The truth is that there is no right answer to this question. Let’s look at some examples to explain this.

Did you ever see one of those courtroom TV shows where the prosecutor barks a question at the witness? When the witness tries to explain the circumstances, the prosecutor snaps back “Answer YES or NO.” The poor witness is forced to answer in a way that does not tell the whole story.

The Story Of Heavenly Head Massage Part 2

Heavenly Head Massage – a flash of inspiration

Sometimes a light bulb goes on in our heads, and we get a sudden inspiration. That was the case with “Heavenly Head Massage”.

One day about 17 years ago that name popped into my head, and I just knew that this was the perfect name. The name actually inspired me to live up to it.

I already had a wonderful collection of neck, head and face massage techniques which I was using on my clients, and they loved it.

The Story of Heavenly Head Massage Part 1

How It All Began

Heavenly Head Massage is a unique massage style which I have developed. This is the story how it came about. It’s a very personal story, and to be able to relate to it, you need to understand where I am coming from.

I am primarily a Thai Massage therapist. I have been living in Thailand for most of my massage career – almost two decades now. Therefore my experiences and observations are seen through the lens of a Thai Massage therapist.