How to Give a Chair Massage

A chair massage doesn't require the client to disrobe. A massage chair is portable and could be taken to a workplace, a home or a health fair. These massages can last from 5 minutes to 1 hour. A chair massage is also great for those who have trouble getting up on the table or getting comfortable in a lying position, such as a pregnant or handicapped client.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Massage chair
• Sheets
• Face rest covers
• Massage oil

1. Ask your client to comfortably straddle the massage chair and sit face down into the face cradle.

2. Break the back into four quarters visually and focus on one quarter at a time. Begin with the left scapula.

3. Push your elbow into the shoulder to loosen those muscles. These trapezius muscles usually carry a lot of tension.

4. Press either your thumb or your elbow into the pressure points surrounding the spine. The elbow has more pressure, so ask your client which is better for her.

5. Dig your thumbs into the pressure points in the scapula and trapezius once more then do the other side.

6. Work the pressure points in the lower back and under the ribcage with your thumbs. Check with your client to make sure she isn't in pain or that you aren't pressing too hard.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a client who is apprehensive about disrobing for a full-body massage, this may be a great intro to getting massages.
• Don't allow anyone to give you a chair massage or work on your pressure points unless you know he is a licensed massage therapist.

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