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Massage therapy is used to relax the muscles, reduce stress and relieve chronic pain. Discover a number of massage techniques with tips from a massage therapy instructor in this free video series on health and massage.
There are 26 videos in this series:
Before getting a massage, drink plenty of water, clean up and be sure to relax. Get a massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When buying a skirt for a massage table, measure the table's width and length and do research online. Buy a skirt for a massage table with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
If massage supplies aren't readily available, the Internet and massage magazines can be great resources. Buy massage supplies with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
In order to become a certified massage therapist, a person must go through massage school and check state regulations. Become a certified massage therapist with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A facial massage should use nice even strokes and focus on the areas around the eyes and cheekbones. Do a facial massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
Finding a massage therapist is usually done through the yellow pages, the Internet or through referrals. Find a massage therapist with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
Finding a spa can be done through the yellow pages, the Internet or through referrals from friends and family. Find a spa with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When giving a back massage, use oil, run two fingers down each side of the spine and use cross fiber friction techniques. Give a back massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A chest massage should include strokes that pull up through the ribcage and over the pectoral muscles. Give a chest massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A face massage includes placing pressure on the cheekbones and eyebrows, as well as on the temples. Give a face massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A good chair massage includes strokes that massage the base of the skull and the arms. Give a good chair massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A good neck massage focuses on the areas just along each side of the spine. Give a good neck massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A hand massage usually focuses on the headache point that lies between the forefinger and thumb. Give a hand massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When giving a leg massage, use oil and focus on the hamstrings, because they are usually tight. Give a leg massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When giving a massage, oil the client's back, avoid choppy strokes and focus on moving against the muscle fibers. Give a massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A prenatal massage should be done with the client in a semi-reclined position and should avoid deep tissue strokes. Give a prenatal massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A scalp massage technique often depends on the amount of the hair the client has, and someone with a lot of hair should put theirs up in a clip. Give a scalp massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
Hot stone massages should be done along the muscles and not along the spine. Give a stone massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A Swedish massage is characterized by long flowing strokes given over the entire body. Give a Swedish massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When giving an arm massage, it's important to focus on the deltoids and the forearms. Give an arm massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When massaging a child, boy or girl, be gentle on muscle tissue and avoid bony areas. Use kneading and squeezing techniques to give a gentle massage. Give a boy or girl a massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
Couples can give each other foot massages while laying on the couch and facing each other. Do couples foot massages with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
A foot with gout shouldn't be massaged because it is painful, but a soap made of Epsom salt and rock salt will help relieve some of the pain. Give foot massages for gout with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
When giving a sinus massage, first clear through the neck because it gives room for everything to drain downward. Give a sinus massage with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
Before hiring a massage therapist, look for referrals, make sure there is trust and look for therapists who are licensed and insured. Hire a massage therapist with tips from a massage instructor in this free video on massage therapy and techniques.
Massages and massage therapy can be extremely beneficial and relaxing for many people who have chronic muscle pain or simply need to relax and reduce stress. Massage is a treatment where soft body tissues are manipulated for physical, functional and therapeutic goals. Massage therapy is used in a variety of ways, including pain relief, increasing the health of patients with a variety of diseases, and increasing mental health. It has also been shown to increase flexibility, lower blood pressure, and stimulate the immune system. In this free video series, a massage therapy instructor and business owner demonstrates a variety of massage techniques. Discover how to do a facial massage, how to give a back massage, how to give a prenatal massage and how to receive a massage. Treat conditions like gout or sinus problems with massage, buy the right massage supplies or find a spa with these health tips.
Gretchen Rivas Gretchen Rivas has been a massage therapist for seven years in Wilmington N.C. She attended The Coastal Carolina Institute of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2001. Rivas is currently a part-time instructor in the massage department at Miller Motte College and owns and operates her own business, Relax to the Max Massage Therapy. She has taken hundreds of continuing education credit hours, some of which include, craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, myofascial release, Reiki, ashiatsu oriental bar therapy, and qigong. Rivas is certified in ashiatsu oriental bar therapy, is a certified qigong instructor through the Supreme Science Qigong Foundation and is a Reiki master/instructor.dkdk
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