Secrets of a Healer - Magic of Massage
Today one of the most commonly used massages in the world is Swedish Massage. It is typically known as a muscle massage, originally used on gymnasts; great for relief and relaxation for stressed and tired muscles. Learn how to do a relaxation massage on your partner and family, even great to learn for self-massage.
The techniques of Effleurage-light and deep stroking, Petrisage- kneading, Tapotement-hacking or slapping, Friction-working with the fingertips will be taught in this workshop. You will learn how to do massage; dry with a person clothed and with oil (on the back, arms, legs, and head).
Add your aromatherapy knowledge and it becomes a combined healing modality.
Contents:
Preface
Note to Reader
Learning Outcome
PART ONE
What is Massage?
History of Massage
Spa Massage vs Massage Therapy
Types of Massage...
Benefits of Massage
Contra-Indications
Contra-indication Subgroups
Fixed Contra-Indications
Flexible Contra-indications
Other Important Considerations
Refusal to Massage
Client/Practitioner Boundaries
What Comes Next?
Basic Anatomy & Physiology - Specific for Relaxation Massage
Muscle Chart
Origin to Insertion
Contraction
Fiber Direction
Fascia
Anatomical Position
Movements of the Body
Body Mechanics/Ergonomics
Client Care
Draping / Toweling
Your Mood
Massage Oil
Grapeseed Oil - Vitis vinifera
Olive Oil - Olea europaea
Coconut Oil - Cocos nucifera
Jojoba Oil - Simmondsia chinensis
Castor Oil - Ricinus communis
Castor Oil Pack Procedure:
Massage Table or Chair
PART TWO
Setting up for the Massage
General Rules to Massage
Techniques/Movements
Resting Position
Effleurage (Broad stroke)
Stroking (Broad & Intermediate stroke)
Pétrissage (Intermediate & Specific stroke)
Compression (Intermediate stroke)
Friction (Intermediate stroke)
Vibration (Intermediate & Specific stroke)
Tapotement / Percussion (Specific stroke)
Athletic Massage
Baseball
Golf
Hockey
Racket Sport-Tennis
Skiing/Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming
Abdomen/Stomach Massage
Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage
Breast Massage
Lymphatic Breast Massage Procedure
Chair Massage
2 Minute Massage
5 Minute Massage
10 Minute Massage
15 Minute Massage
Facial Massage
Spa Facial
Hand Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Equipment Needed
Hot Stone Session:
Lymph Drainage Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Basic Pregnancy Massage Procedure:
Scalp Massage
Swedish Massage Relaxation Routine
Table Shiatsu
Shiatsu Procedure
Tips & Tricks - to having a pain free body
Bibliography
Message From The Author
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I am so happy and grateful that I had the opportunity to own an accredited college for over fourteen years. Enjoy the secrets I taught my massage students!
Constance Santego