Chronic migraine is rarely just a headache. It is a complex neurological condition with deep roots in muscular tension, nervous system dysregulation, postural patterns, and — in many cases — hormonal and lifestyle factors that accumulate over time. Medication manages the episodes. This programme works on what is driving them.

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This programme may be right for you if…

— Recurring headaches or migraines — frequent, severe, or both

— Persistent tension across the neck, shoulders, and upper back

— Sensitivity to light, sound, or scent around episodes

— A feeling of tightness at the base of the skull or behind the eyes

— Jaw clenching or tension across the face and temples

— Migraines that worsen with stress, hormonal shifts, or poor sleep

— A cycle of pain that is difficult to interrupt

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The NJK Derma approach

The NJK Derma migraine programme centres on cervicogenic and cranial massage — a targeted clinical approach that works directly on the muscular and fascial structures most commonly implicated in tension-type and cervicogenic migraine. Particular attention is given to the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull, the upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and the fascia of the scalp and temples. These are among the most frequently overlooked drivers of migraine, and they respond well to skilled, specific work. The programme also incorporates postural assessment and homecare guidance — because the tension patterns sustaining a migraine cycle are often reinforced between sessions by posture, screen habits, and stress load.

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What the journey looks like

The programme begins with a detailed consultation covering migraine history, frequency, known triggers, lifestyle, and any current management approaches. A treatment plan is then built — typically a course of sessions spaced to allow the nervous system and musculature to respond progressively. Clients are given practical guidance between sessions to support the work done in clinic. Progress is reviewed at intervals and the programme is adapted as the pattern shifts.

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The blend — essential oils & their role'

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Every treatment uses a bespoke essential oil blend formulated specifically for this programme. Each oil is selected for its clinical relevance to the concern being addressed.

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Peppermint — the most evidenced essential oil for headache and migraine. Cooling and analgesic, it reduces perceived pain and eases muscular tension at the suboccipitals and temples

Lavender — calms the nervous system and has documented pain-modulating effects. Reduces the anxiety that often accompanies and amplifies migraine

Eucalyptus — anti-inflammatory and decongestant. Reduces referred tension across the sinuses and upper respiratory tract, which frequently contributes to head pain

Frankincense — deeply grounding and anti-inflammatory. Supports nervous system regulation and reduces the systemic inflammatory load that makes migraine more likely

 

Blended into an olive, castor, and argan base — applied with light, specific cranial and cervical technique. The castor component brings its own anti-inflammatory properties directly to the tissues being worked.

Ready to begin?

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Every wellness programme at NJK Derma begins with a consultation — an unhurried conversation about what you are experiencing, what you have tried, and what you are hoping to achieve. From there, a programme is built around you.