Massage Therapy & Spa Treatments: Video Series

There are many muscles underneath the jowl area that can be toned and strengthened by doing exercises three to five times a week. Find out how to do shoulder and chewing exercises to strengthen the jowl area with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on massage therapy.

In order to create a day spa at home, it's important to promote the awakening of all of the senses to relaxation and relief, and this can be achieved with dim lighting, relaxing music and lavender scents. Create a comfortable setting for a homemade day spa experience with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on day spas.

In infant massage, there are various techniques for increasing circulation to the heart, increasing digestion, eliminating gas and improving digestive functioning. Find out how to increase circulation of limbs and fluids with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on infant massage.

Several techniques separate shiatsu from other forms of massage therapy, with the primary difference being that shiatsu is traditionally done on a floor mat with the client fully clothed. Find out how the shiatsu practitioner uses their body as leverage in shiatsu with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on shiatsu techniques.

Training to become a shiatsu practitioner involves taking an intensive weekend course to get a certificate, but only if the participant is already a licensed therapist. Become a shiatsu practitioner in a year with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on shiatsu training.

Shiatsu works with the body's meridians, or energy channels, to bring balance to the body. Create the smooth flow of chi, or the body's life force, with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on shiatsu treatments.

Reflexology implements zone therapy by using digital pressure to break up tension in the body, and it is also used to work on internal organs that can't be reached with the hands. Heal the body through reflexology treatments with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on reflexology.

In order to own and manage a health spa, a person needs to have experience managing people in a health care setting, as well as knowledge of government regulations. Learn about the tax implications of running a spa with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on managing spas.

Sweating in a sauna can be beneficial in that it helps to detoxify the body's tissues and increases metabolism. Lower the body's natural response to stress by sweating in a sauna with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on saunas.

Every foot massage is sensual because it involves the incorporation of the sense of touch into the massage. Incorporate the senses of smell, hearing and sight to make a foot massage even more sensual with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on foot massages.

In order to open a spa, it helps to have experience working in a spa, as well as a qualified practitioner's license and good marketing skills. Gain an understanding of governmental regulations, and learn the importance of location when opening a spa with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on opening a spa.

A spa treatment requires the usage of several supplies, including plastic wrap, aluminum foil wrap, warm towels and seaweed products. Discover methods for treating a client after applying spa products with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on spa treatments.

Massage therapists usually make as much money as their effort allows, but most of them can charge $50 to $80 for an hour of their services. Find out why entrepreneurial massage therapists need to factor the overhead into their profit calculations with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on massage therapy.

Primrose oil comes from the seed of a primrose, and it can be taken through a capsule to treat skin conditions, irritations, rashes and various types of dermatitis. Find out how primrose oil is used to help reduce breast soreness in women with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on primrose oil.

In order to make a personalized massage lotion, a person can take any lotion or acceptable oil and add aromatherapy scents, which consist of essential oils and scents from flowers and plants. Learn about cost effective ways for creating massage lotions with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on massage lotions.

When giving hot stone massages, it's important that the stones are smooth and that they don't absorb water. Learn about using professional massage therapy roasters to bring water up to about 120 degrees with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on hot stone massages.

A number of different massage techniques can be used to get rid of cellulite by redistributing fat cells to create a smoother appearance. Use gliding strokes, deep friction and cross-fiber friction to get rid of cellulite with help from a licensed massage therapist in this free video on massage therapy.