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A massage is a great way to relieve stress and promote a healthy body and mind. Learn how to give a variety of massages in this free series of videos on health and fitness from a licensed massage therapist.
There are 14 videos in this series:
A good massage can provide increased circulation, relaxation and relief from tension and knots in the body, in addition to increased flexibility and range of motion. Find out about the health benefits of massage therapy in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
During a deep tissue massage, a massage therapist sinks fingers deep into muscle layers. Learn how to give a deep tissue massage in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
When massaging shoulders, a massage therapist works around the rotator cuff, the spine and the scapula, applying pressure with their thumbs. Massage shoulders with the tips in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
Although shiatsu commonly refers to acupressure, a shiatsu massage involves pressure applied to a client's chi energy points with thumbs, elbows and knees. Find out how to give a shiatsu massage in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
Among the varied massage therapy techniques, tapotement uses karate-like chops to ease pressure on muscles, and petrissage involves lifting and kneading muscles. Compare massage techniques with the tips in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
When massaging women, establish boundaries for areas that will not be exposed and work the pectoral areas, avoiding breast tissue. Find out tips for massaging women in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
When massaging feet, use firm and slow pressure to compress and stretch the Achilles tendon and avoid tender areas, such as the medial arch. Massage feet with the tips in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
When massaging arms, use thumbs and gentle pressure to relieve strain on the flexors on the inside of the arms and extensors on the outside of arms. Learn how to massage arms in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
During a massage, a pregnant woman should lie on her side with a pillow under her head as the massage therapist concentrates on the aches in the hips and the cramping in the legs. Find how how to massage a pregnant woman in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
Massaging the face is good way to relieve tension for patients who clench or grind their jaws by sinking fingers into the cheekbone. Learn how to massage a face in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
A massage is a great way to relieve stress in soft tissues and realign bones and organs in order to help patients unwind. Find out how to relieve stress with a massage in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
Massage therapists can avoid tiring out their arms and hands with a few simple self-massage techniques to relieve pressure on the forearm extensors. Find out how to massage your own arms to relieve strain from giving a massage in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
By making their own massage oils, massage therapists can customize the oils with their own mixture of oils, such as jojoba, apricot seed and almond oil. Make massage oil using the tips in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
When massaging men, focus on tension in the pectorals and add more lotion to areas with body hair. Learn techniques for massaging men in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist.
Pain and soreness are a part of everyday life. We get sore by being on our feet all day or get worn out by running and exercising. Looking for ways to alleviate the soreness can be a pain all unto itself. An alternative to consider is massage therapy. It's a great way to help with pain and relaxation. A good massage can provide increased circulation and relief from tension and knots in the body, in addition to increased flexibility and range of motion. In this free series of videos on massage-therapy techniques, a professional massage therapist demonstrates how to massage shoulders, feet and arms. She also shows viewers how to make their own massage oil and demonstrates the shiatsu massage technique, as well as techniques for massaging pregnant women. Learn how to relax and promote a healthy body and mind with the massage-therapy tips in this free series of videos.
Rachel Hannah Rachel Hannah is a nationally certified licensed massage therapist (LMT) who has had a practice in Northampton, Mass., since 2002. Hannah studied massage at the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe and herbal medicine at The Northeast School of Botanical Medicine in Ithaca, N.Y. She specializes in neuromuscular, cranio-sacral and polarity therapy, as well as reflexology, Sotai-Ho and maternity massage. She also works with the more commonly known modalities of deep-tissue, maternity and Swedish massage. Hannah has completed more than 1,000 hours of massage therapy and is also an ACE certified personal trainer.dkdk
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