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Ghandi

 
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  Purpose Modified Massage Methods  
 
 

Understanding how massage affects body tissues is the root of determining how to modify the massage during different events (i.e. before a sporting event vs. after a sports event) and for different desired outcomes (i.e. to enliven and refresh vs. relaxation). Our program is designed so that you have the opportunity to learn how to modify the basic massage to meet the unique needs of clients in different situations, settings, and events of their lives:

Purpose Modified Massage Methods:

  • Chair Massage: Massage chairs are portable and allow for versatility in both offering services and/or use as a marketing tool. Short massages are given to the fully clothed client in an upright position. This flexibility allows licensed massage therapists to offer massage in nearly any environment including the office setting, events, and places of business. Many massage therapists incorporate chair massage services as a part of their private practice.
  • Sports Event Massage: While most people think massage is only for relaxation, it can also be used to prepare muscles for maximum physical performance in activity and support the removal of natural toxins following activity. Some of these techniques work particularly well with personal training and those interested in physical activities.
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage: The emphasis for this type of massage is on the movement of tissue fluids. There are significant variations in this method as compared to the traditional Swedish massage which makes it especially good to be exposed to as a part of a broad based massage foundation.
  • Stone Massage: Stone Massage is one of those methods that seems “new” but has been around for centuries. The stones can be used as tools as an extension of the massage therapist’s hands that also carry the benefits of heat and cold applications. They can also be used for their inherent natural grounding and healing vibrations. You’ll never look at “rocks” in the same way after this class.

    This part of the course may help you choose the focus of your future practice. It will also give you sufficient information so that you can offer massage in various areas of professional practice and, therefore, expand the potential opportunities for your future.

     

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