Indian Head Masage v Seated (on site) Massage

[golden]

Can anyone tell me the fundamental differences between IHM and seated (on-site) massage? There seems to be alot of similarities.

 

[Maddy P]

I'm new here, so come on everyone - help me out.

I thought this was meant to be a helpful forum?

 

[Thug LiFe~State Of Flux]

Hi,

I'm afraid I don't know the answer but thought I would reply so that you don't think you're on your own out there. I've just completed a two day IHM course, which I found really good but I would also be interested in learning the differences. I'm sure some nice peeps on this site will get back to us soon.

Cheers...Angela.

 

[jrd_t]

Thanks Angela, I'm sure someone will get back to me.

 

[Edward Doe]

Hi,
Although there are some similarities - particularly with the face and head massage sections - I would think that the main difference is that IHM is predominantly a relaxing therapy and seated on-site massage is more invigorating and stimulating. Also IHM can be carried out in almost any suitable chair whereas OSM tends to use a special ergonomically shaped chair as there can be a lot of pressure and percussion involved. OSM doesn't involve any oil either. Having said this, I think most massage systems tend to overlap with certain techniques and sequences.
Hope this makes sense.

Tarotwytch

 

[pgendualisxihmeyt]

Thanks. I thought that was the basic idea, but hoped for a bit more information from those in the know.

 

[wegmeister2000]

Tarotwytch is right, I practice indian head massage and it is a seated relaxing massage lasting about 30 -45 mins, However on site massage is quick and vigorous about 10 minutes to fit into someones lunch break - you can do it on a chair or and ergonomic massage chair whatever suits your type of technique - personally I just use a fold-up low back chair - it's cheaper, you know Some people do deep movements and percussion but really it's up to the client, If you do a massage they are not keen on you change it slightly for next time - so they get a massage that is just right for them. Also you can change it as you go along too.

Hope this helps,
L&L
Sig

 

[Lorri M]

Hi

I'm currently finishing my on site chair massage course, and plan to do an IHM course from September. So, once I'm done I should be able to let you know the difference

Rima x

 

[Prime96]

Hi Triathlon,
I practice IHM and have also just completed a workshop on seated holistic massage that is more for onsite work. Though I have always offered a clothed IHM session for my clients they have always opted to have a towel wrapped round them ( the ones with velcro are the best ) so I then use oil. Because onsite massage is through clothing it can be trickier to do friction work so using on off pressure seems to be better. I also do IHM in a nice cane chair that wraps around the client lined with towels but for the onsite work I will be using a special onsite chair with the client leaning forward so more pressure can be applied, though they may sit up for some of the treatment. The aim at the end of an onsite treatment is for the client to be invigorated and relaxed where as at the end of the IHM all of my clients just seem to float home. Yes there are some similarities but some significant differences too. I hope this helps.