Indian Head Massage Cardiff

Indian Head Massage focuses on the upper back, shoulders and neck, as well as the scalp and face.

Please refer to the "Your Questions Answered", below, to contrast it with the Shiatsu Facial Massage.

CNHC registered and fully recognised by most insurance companies. The CNHC is a government sponsored registration body for complementary healthcare practitioners.

What can you benefit from?
Some complementary therapy benefits may include easing your pain, relieving fatigue, helping you to relax, lift your mood and give you a feeling of well being. Our therapeutic massage treatments are tailor made for your health needs and stress levels - it's up to you to decide: revitalize, repair, uplift & re-energize yourself, or de-stress and relax?

As our spectrum of professional knowledge, range of massage treatments and 26-years of expertise is so wide, you may gain benefits in many fields. This may further support you on your healing journey, alongside conventional medicine.

The Department of Health advises all GPs to direct patients seeking Massage Therapy to seek out only CNHC (the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) registered massage therapists.

See our specially tailor made treatments for neck pain, shoulder pain and Tennis elbow pain.

Contrast our Indian Head massage with our Full Body massage - Cardiff.

Indian Head Massage is accepted by Health Shield, Medicash and Westfield Health - please see their TCs.

Indian Head Massage is profoundly powerful and extremely invigorating in allowing a duel sense of feeling stimulated / energised while also experiencing relaxation and fine balancing.

The Indian head massage can incorporate elements of sports massage or even sports therapy.
As demonstrated in this short video.

As this massage is very practical, an Indian Head session as short as 30 minutes can easily be done on an upright chair, or while leaning into the specialised stool. This is more commonly known as Seated Office Massage. This seated massage can also be used with pregnant women in the later stages of their pregnancy.


Photo by Elle Cartier on Unsplash Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash

Indian Head Massage is especially recommended for the warm summer days, as the yoga assisted stretches and the oil-free routine actually promote a sense of refreshing harmony. 

Indian Head Massage client testimonials

A while back, I went to see Philip after a week of really nasty shoulder/deltoid muscle pain. It was really painful, stopped me even from raising my arm at certain angles, was stopping me sleeping properly, not to mention stopping me exercising normally.
After one session here the pain was immediately relieved and I got a great night’s sleep with almost full mobility in my arm by the next morning. Additionally, the consultation and advice I got at City Marshall has given me a much better understanding of how to best recover from this kind of injury, including the best ways to rest-treat it, and the most nutritionally useful things I can eat. He really set my mind, as well as my body, at ease! Thank you Philip!
Andy Williams Cardiff on Google October, 2024

I visited Philip with ongoing shoulder issues from a Jiujitsu injury. I had previously seen a physio, osteopath and chiropractor, all of who had unfortunately not been able to rectify the problem. After two one hour sessions with Philip, my shoulder mobility has increased tenfold and pain has nearly completely gone. What I liked best about the experience, at City Marshall Massage, was that Philip would give advice outside of just the massage. This ranged from advice of possible dietary changes that would help the body repair post injury, to how I could adapt my posture for more long term results. I truly felt Philip cared, not only about my shoulder injury, but the overall long term health of his patients. I could not recommend Philip and City Marshall Massage enough.
Thomas Cunningham Cardiff Google May, 2024

I just wanted to let you know that my back and neck are so much better. From crying with the pain before seeing you, to enjoying going to the cinema last night, its just fantastic! I bought the pillow you said about from Argos and it feels good for my neck and back. Thanks to you I am getting to have a normal life and we will never be able to thank you enough.
Julie Timothy, 4 July 2015- via text

I have had 3 sessions so far with Phillip, who is treating me for back problems which are very painful. After the first session, the constant pain in my arm had lessened significantly; after 3 sessions, I am now able to sit comfortably and in different positions. I have also been able to discuss nutrition and posture with Phillip. The first couple of massages were a little painful as my muscles were in such poor condition, but the massages themselves are becoming more relaxing now as the muscles are mending. I'm very impressed, and I think that the treatment is working well. I intend to keep up with regular maintenance massage once the immediate problem is resolved.
Rhian Atkin, Cardiff 28 December 2014 - on FreeIndex

My wife and I have been visiting City Marshall for some years. Philip Marshall is an outstanding professional with a depth of knowledge and understanding. Very attentive and calm always affording dignity and respect. I have recommended City Marshall to my patients and they have all found the service professional and energising as well as the intervention being relaxing.
Rashpal Singh, Cardiff 21 December 2014 - on FreeIndex

I had bad whiplash from a sports injury, with much reduced neck movement and severe headaches. As I was working near Cardiff, I opted to see Marshall. We only had 3 sessions together and I saw a rapid improvement from the initial consultation. Although I live in London, I have recommended him to all my friends and colleagues and intend to visit him at least monthly. Excellent service, a genuinely caring professional with bags of experience. You must visit him
Caroline N London 16 November 2013- Yell.com

Lovely Shiatsu facial massage and very relaxing hopi ear treatment. They know how to treat each individual person according to their personal needs and wants. Would definitely recommend and go again!
Gemma Green, Cardiff 24 October 2012

Some techniques that may be used in Indian Head Massage are:

Indian Head Massage benefits may include:

Who can benefit from Indian Head Massage?

Your Questions Answered

Why is this different to a Swedish massage?

A Swedish massage is generally more relaxing, with more attention paid to muscle tissue manipulation. It will certainly be done on a massage couch and include oil. An Indian Head Massage treatment is more practical in nature, oil free and very functional. It is especially good for those who would like to achieve a sense of well-being and balance while also feeling re-energised. As Indian Head Massage does not use oil, you will be able to walk away feeling revitalised, happy and ready to face the world with a newly found sense of balance.

Is this different to a Shiatsu Facial massage?

A Shiatsu facial massage is much more soothing and relaxing, with plenty of detailed attention paid to the actual flow of your Meridian energy lines. As its name suggests, a Shiatsu Facial focuses mainly on the face and scalp, with very subtle, but profound, deep tissue manipulation of the neck and shoulders. An Indian Head Massage treatment is much more energizing and stimulating, with repetitive and intense deep tissue manipulations. It concentrates mainly on the upper back, neck and shoulders and is especially good for those who would like to achieve the same sense of well-being and balance while also feeling re-energised, so that you will be able to walk away feeling revitalised, happy and ready to face the world with a newly found sense of balance.

 

Indian Head Massage is performed oil-free & you may wish to UPGRADE* by adding:

Prices are for reference only, as the Indian Head massage treatment will be tailor made:

KINDLY NOTE – BEST PREPARATION FOR AN INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE: