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Healing Massage Treat For Carers

Volunteer Carol Channon treats carer Stella Goldie to an Indian Head Massage.

Carers at the Carers’ Centre have enjoyed a new sense of relaxation and refreshment through the ancient art of Indian head massage.

Practised by women in India for over a thousand years, Indian head massage was brought to the West in the 1970s. The treatment includes massaging the head, neck, shoulders, hands and arms and works on areas affected by mental and emotional stress.

“I think carers miss out on a lot and have so little time for themselves,” said volunteer Carol Channon, a qualified Indian Head Masseur and former nurse. “I decided to train in Indian head massage when I retired, and now I can help people to have a treat, relieve tension and clear their minds.

“As it’s a fully-clothed treatment and doesn’t need special equipment, I can go anywhere to give a massage,” said Carol. “As well as relieving muscular discomfort, it is good for calming the spirit.

The Carers’ Centre is offering free Indian head massage to carers, please contact the Centre to find out more and to book your free place.