Things You'll Need:
- Massage oil or lotion
- Two tennis balls
- Peace and quiet
- A chair
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Step 1
Choose a quiet, peaceful area to settle into.
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Step 2
Find 2 points at the base of the skull. Find the hollow spot between these points where the neck meets the skull's base.
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Step 3
Make a pressure-giving device by placing 2 tennis balls in a sock.
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Step 4
Apply pressure to these 2 points by placing the tennis balls directly under the skull's base.
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Step 5
Relax in this position for about 15 minutes until you begin feeling the pressure release out of your muscles and spine.
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Step 1
Take a chair and sit. Then place your right foot over your thigh.
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Step 2
Begin to massage your toes, one at a time, with your fingers. Move each toe around until you feel an opening sensation and a small stretch.
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Step 3
Rub the arches from the bottom toward the top of your foot with your thumbs. Using lotion will help your hands maneuver with ease. Repeat a couple of times.
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Step 4
Knead the sole of your foot using your knuckles. Always start at the heel and move up to the toes. Repeat a few times.
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Step 5
Switch feet and repeat steps 8 through 10 on your left foot.
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Step 1
Visit the Massage Therapy Schools page of the "All Allied Health Schools" Web site to find a location near you where you can learn more about massage therapy (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Scroll down the page to locate schools within the state of your choice.
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Step 3
Click on the "Request Info" button to get started.
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Step 4
Make a choice within the check box, depending on the program you're interested in.
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Step 5
Fill in your contact information and click "Submit" to receive a reply.
