Hour long indian head massage??

[myopinion]

Hi guys. I have a clinet who wants an hour long indian head massage (face not included) do you think its ok to do it for abn hour or would it be over stimulating??

I was thinking maybe if i make it more a relaxation treatment with gentle strokes and leave the more "energetic" ones until the end of the treatment..

Opinions would be very helpful!!

 

[confusedcannary]

Well the way I was taught it was 45 mins inc face, and 1 hour inc the consultation etc.

If you usually do 6 reps of a stroke, do 8 - 10.

Whoever it is has probably had an hour long IHM before and knows its effects on them.

 

[tjrqwhln]

In my experience an hour would be over stimulating for anyone, paticularly if they certain health issues! I do 40 mins max.

 

[CAB?Loserrface]

Yes, I often do a 55 minute treatment, my usual treatment is 25 minutes.

I start the treatment slower, do more reps, and add some more shoulder/neck work which is taken from my swedish massage/aromatherapy massage techniques.

Clients love it, and some say they are 'just getting into it' with the 25 minute treatment, wheras a 55 minute treatment they are totally chilled.

If you also include the energy balancing (which I personally do not do in the 25 minutes), then you've got a fabulously luxurious treatment.

 

[Iffy]

An hour long indian head massage is a fantastic treatment. Just about the right length, the client would be completely chilled. Do more repetitions and bring in a few other techniques you know to completely relax your client, sometimes it can take a while for a client to relax and 25 mins isnt enough. just make sure you realy make clear the after care advice you give. It will be lovely!

 

[chillinfree]

I offer both a 30 minute and a 1 hour treatment - most of my indian head clients go for the 1 hour treatment. I use more repetitions, and probably slow down some of the moves too. I have one client who has 1 hour and doesn't have the face done (although I do work around the forehead and temples a little) and they have never found it over stimulating.

 

[katia n]

For those who offer an hour long treatment, how much do you charge for that?