Massage Therapy: Video Series

Massages relieve stress by addressing the physical, mental and emotional body, as it increases circulation in the muscles, increases endorphins and decreases irritability. Discover the holistic properties of massage therapy with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

The time it takes to become a message therapist varies, but at least 500 hours are required from most massage schools and a National Certification exam is necessary. Become a trained and licensed massage therapist with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

Massage therapists make differing salaries, whether they work in a salon, in a chiropractor's office or if they own their own business. Calculate a massage therapist's salary, where those working for additional tips usually make more, with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

When choosing a business location for a massage salon, find a location central to the target clientele, consider a building near like-minded businesses and steer clear of other massage therapy practices. Find the best business location that has easy access from the main road with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

Giving a healing massage requires first providing a soothing environment through dimmed lights, scented candles and soft music, before performing effleurage to relax the client completely. Administer a healing massage, using compression and vibration, with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

Massage schools in Florida require a minimum of 500 hours, and the curriculum includes anatomy, physiology and tons of hands-on training. Get information about different massage schools, specifically those in Florida, from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

Massage therapy schools require anywhere from 500 to 1,000 hours of anatomy, physiology and hands-on training, which can span from six to 18 months. Learn about what goes on at massage therapy schools with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

Massage therapists receive benefits such as great core strengthening and emotional well-being, but traditional health benefits are only offered by employers who can afford to provide them. Discover the physical and emotional benefits of the job with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

The training necessary to be a massage therapist is offered by an massage therapy school, which include physiology, anatomy and hands-on experience as both the client and the masseuse. Gain the right amount of training to be an expert in the field with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A chair massage is a very portable form of massage where the client sits leaning forward with his or her head resting on a pad, and the massage therapist has total access to their neck, shoulders and back. Discover the origin of the chair massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A Chinese massage is known as Tui Na, which is a traditional Oriental touch therapy that was developed more than 2,000 years ago, using soft tissue manipulation and acupressure. Learn about the massage that deals with the transfer of energy through the body with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A deep tissue massage is a technique of targeting the deeper underlying muscles for greater mobility and deeper relaxation. Discover the benefits of a deep tissue massage, and learn how it differs from a Swedish massage, with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A holistic massage addresses the entire body as a whole, concentrating on the physical body, the mental body and the emotional body. Discover the holistic benefits of different types of massage techniques with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A hot rock massage utilizes basalt lava stones, which retain heat without cracking, and essential oils to strategically rub and place up to 50 stones on the client's body. Learn about a hot rock massage, which lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

During a hot stone massage, lava stones are warmed in hot water, covered in essential oils and rubbed over the client's body, sometimes with a towel between the rocks and the skin. Discover the advantages of a hot stone massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A type of Japanese massage is called shiatsu, which is a form of acupressure that follows meridian lines on the body to transfer energy. Discover the positive and negative energies that are affected through Japanese shiatsu with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A neuromuscular massage targets the neurological system and the muscles related to it, addressing trigger points on the body that affect mood and neurological function. Discover the highly-specialized neuromuscular massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A polarity massage deals with the human energy field, the electromagnetic fields that pass through the body, and it balances the negative and positive poles on each cell int he body. Find out more about the specialized polarity massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A pregnancy massage, also known as a prenatal massage, is specialized for expectant mothers, utilizing a special massage table that accommodates the belly without harming the baby. Discover the advantages of a pregnancy massage for women in their second and third trimesters with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A relaxation massage is also known as a Swedish massage, and its main focus is to relax the muscles of the body to help with soreness and mobility. Reap the benefits of a relaxing Swedish massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A shiatsu massage is a traditional Japanese technique of acupressure, which targets meridians the run along the body to balance out negative and positive energy. Learn the ideology behind a shiatsu massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A sports massage is administered to athletes between workouts, before a sports event and after a sports event to milk the lactic acid toxin from the muscles. See how athletes benefit from specialized sports massages with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A Swedish massage is another name for a relaxation massage, which targets the superficial muscles through effleurage, petrissage and compression. Identify the different components of a Swedish massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A therapeutic massage is one that addresses the body holistically, dealing with the physical body, the mental body and the emotional body through different massage techniques. Benefit from a therapeutic massage with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.

A trigger point massage targets specific points in the body located on sensitive areas of the muscle, and manipulating these trigger points helps to relieve pain in other areas. Understand the trigger point massage method with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.