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Age: 20

Sex: Female

Profession: Student

• Symptoms: Although Lillian complained of acne and dark circles under her eyes, the real problem was that she had lost the ability to concentrate. She was very worried about the approaching exams but her lethargic state prevented her from doing anything about it. She decided to try Indian head massage as a last resort.

• After the first treatment: Her neck and shoulders, which had been as stiff as boards, opened up. She felt like a new person and because the stored-up, tense energy had been shifted she felt able to return to her flat and get down to some real study.

• After subsequent treatments: Lillian found she couldn’t keep her eyes open during the sessions! She became much less stressed, her skin tone improved, the dark circles under her eyes disappeared and her smile returned. She was able to tackle her exams with confidence and she decided to tell her all her friends about Indian head massage.

• Further recommendations: I suggested that Lillian should drink plenty of water, exercise daily and eat good, wholesome food, if possible avoiding the standard student fare of junk food.

Your physical working conditions can also cause stress: a noisy office, working in a factory all day, sitting at a VDU screen, bad lighting and insufficient working space can all take their toll on your health and well-being.

Check out the following situations. Have any of them affected your performance at work?

• Trapped in an unsatisfying job

• Responsibility without adequate authority

• Lack of feedback

• Geographic relocation

• Inadequate rewards – low salary

• Lack of stimulation at work

• Poor prospects

• Unsympathetic boss

• Threat of redundancy

• Hostile clients, customers and work colleagues

• Deadlines

• Frequent night shifts

• Changes in working practice requiring new skills

You’re not alone! According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), illness caused by stress in the workplace has increased by 500% since the mid 1950s. Fortunately, there is something you can do about it whenever you feel one or more of the symptoms of stress creeping up on you.

If stress in the workplace is properly managed it can be re-experienced as a motivator. Indian head massage is well suited to the corporate environment because of its flexible and portable nature and the fact that the treatment is quick and the recipient does not need to undress. No creams, oils or special equipment are used. It is a time-saving therapy when time is of the essence because the therapist can come to you. When I see clients in the workplace, the treatment is quick (just 15 to 20 minutes) and easy to perform. It is therefore perfect for the office where time is precious.