An Introduction To Massage

This course is for a back massage for all levels.

What you'll learn

The history of massage

The benefits of massage

The Consultation process including contra-indications

Possible contra-actions and aftercare advice to give to clients

Oils for massage

Massage movements

The Back Massage routine

How to adapt your routine

Requirements

No requirements, this is an easy back massage you can do on a friend

Description

This course is for anyone who would like an introduction to massage.  This easy to learn back massage can be performed on a partner, friend or family member.  I will go through the techniques that you need to practice in order to give a good 20 min/30 min back massage.This course will also benefit a therapist, who hasnt done massage for a while, and would like to know the basics.A back massage is good if someone is feeling stressed and tense.  It will release all the tension from their body and help them to relax.It will also help them to sleep better, if they are having trouble sleeping.I will go through all the techniques you need from effleurage to hacking.We will concentrate on the below:Create a Relaxing Environment: Dim the lights, play soft music, and ensure the room is at a comfortable temperature.Use Massage Oil or Lotion: This can help your hands glide smoothly over the skin and enhances the overall experience.Communicate: If you are giving a massage, ask the recipient about their comfort levels and pressure preferences.Focus on Tension Areas: Pay extra attention to areas where the person feels tightness or pain, such as the lower back or neck.Keep a Steady Rhythm: Maintaining a consistent pace can help the person relax more deeply.Encourage Hydration: Remind the person to drink water after the massage to help flush out toxins released from the muscles.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Contraindications

Lecture 3 Benefits

Lecture 4 An introduction to massage

Lecture 5 Effleurage

Lecture 6 Petrissage

Lecture 7 Tapotement

Lecture 8 Oils

Lecture 9 Contra-actions/aftercare

Section 2: The routine

Lecture 10 Starting at the lower back

Lecture 11 Using effleurage movements

Lecture 12 Middle of the back

Lecture 13 Working round the scapula (shoulder blade)

Lecture 14 The neck and the trapezius/deltoid area

Lecture 15 The finish

This course is for someone who wants to learn an easy back massage, so they can do it on a partner or a friend.