Chair Massage Techniques

Chair Massage Techniques

Author: Eric Brown

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-28

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781521391174

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Learn effective stress-free chair massage techniques!Chair massage can be a profitable addition to your practice. Unfortunately, most massage techniques you learn in massage school don't work well with a massage chair. As a result, we end up either doing light ineffective massage or stressing our hands and hurting our bodies.In this chair massage techniques book, the most comprehensive resource you'll find anywhere, you'll discover that chair massage does not need to be hard on your body. You'll find out how to use your body in an efficient way, maximizing leverage and your body weight, while minimizing stress to your back and your thumbs. You'll learn to apply the eight principles of efficient body use that will help make your chair massage effortless.Techniques from the renowned Relax to the Max school of chair massageIn this richly illustrated guide, you'll learn:* The 8 essential principles of effective body use* Dozens of effective, easy-to-perform chair massage techniques for the back, neck, shoulders and arms* A 15-minute market-tested routine for use in corporate environments* Detailed instructions on setting up your massage chair for maximum comfort* The "fainting phenomenon" that is unique to chair massage and how to prevent it from happening How to use your body for maximum effectiveness without stress to your hands or back* A complete series of lower body techniques performed right in the chair* Guidelines for customizing your chair massage, whether you are doing a two-minute sample or a one-hour full body massageThe approach to chair massage outlined in this book is based on the curriculum of the renowned Relax to the Max school, which specialized exclusively in chair massage. And the methodology is used in hundreds of corporations across Canada and the United States.


The Complete Guide to Massage

The Complete Guide to Massage

Author: Mary Biancalana

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-12-04

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1440594023

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Discover the healing power of massage therapy! With The Complete Guide to Massage, you can use the power of touch to soothe aches and wash away worries. Each page guides you through the time-honored practice with step-by-step instructions and photographs for massaging yourself and others. You'll learn the different strokes and movements within a massage as well as techniques for popular methods, including prenatal massage, Swedish massage, and trigger point therapy. Whether you're looking to relieve muscle tension, alleviate pain, or simply de-stress, The Complete Guide to Massage will help you uncover a whole new world of healing and relaxation.


Chair Massage

Chair Massage

Author: Patricia Holland

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2010-03-11

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0323025595

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Expand your practice and attract new clients with chair massage! A practical, visual guide to this rapidly growing field, Chair Massage helps you develop a basic routine and adapt to different clients and situations. Expert authors Patricia M. Holland, MC, LMT, and Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, NCTMB, provide coverage of massage techniques, chair adjustment, body mechanics, and applying pressure, plus specific routines for the lower back, shoulders, neck/head, and arm/hand regions -- with full-color photographs clearly demonstrating each technique. A chapter on the business aspects of seated massage helps you market and manage your practice successfully. Full-color photographs and drawings clearly depict each technique. An Essentials of Practice chapter helps you translate your knowledge into revenue by addressing crucial topics such as determining target markets, job-related conditions, marketing methods, introductory letters, setting fees, drawing up contracts, and getting paid, and includes practical advice from practitioners who offer chair massage. Unique! Coverage of low back techniques includes specific techniques for treating low back pain, its causes, when to perform massage, and when it is contraindicated. Unique! A chapter on additional techniques and adaptations covers body regions such as the iliotibial band, gastrocnemius, pectorals, anterior neck muscles, and serratus anterior, plus situations such as clients in wheelchairs. Unique! A segment on closing the session describes positive ways to finalize a chair massage session, including use of percussion as a finishing technique, closing stretches, a post-treatment discussion, and helping the client off the chair. A Communications and Ethics chapter addresses important topics such as the ethical presentation of self, boundaries, communicating with clients about feedback, pre- and post-treatment interviews, and intake forms. A review of anatomy and kinesiology covers the specific information that you need to know in order make treatment decisions and perform routines. Coverage of traditional Chinese medicine points and channels gives you more techniques to use during chair massage practice. Sample dialogues provide examples of effective communication with clients during their sessions.


Therapeutic Chair Massage

Therapeutic Chair Massage

Author: Ralph Stephens

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780781742344

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Featuring more than 250 full-color illustrations and photographs, Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications lists specify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.


The Book of Massage

The Book of Massage

Author: Lucinda Liddell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-11-20

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 0743211510

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A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.


The Complete Guide to Modern Massage

The Complete Guide to Modern Massage

Author: Ryan Jay Hoyme LMT, BCTMB

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2018-12-11

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1641522070

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Learn the healing power of touch with a new, up-to-date reference from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage. Massage is a natural method to relieve pain and reduce stress—and anyone can learn how to do it. The Complete Guide to Modern Massage offers an updated reference to learn popular techniques and feel the physical and emotional benefits of massage. From classic styles such as Swedish or Shiatsu to new favorites like Ayurvedic and Thai, this massage guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instruction to master techniques from around the world. Complete with massage practices for pain relief, you'll learn how to heal your family, friends, partners, and even yourself of common ailments with your own two hands. The Complete Guide to Modern Massage includes: An introduction to massage that outlines the history and basic principles of massage and how they relate to modern practice. World-famous massage techniques that include Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Tui Na, Cranialsacral, Reiki, and more! Restorative applications for healing common ailments including headaches, neck pain, PMS, lower back pain, and more. Easy-to-follow guidance with illustrations, and simple step-by-step directions to master every technique. Give and receive rejuvenating massages with world-famous techniques and step-by-step instructions from The Complete Guide to Modern Massage.


Handbook of Massage Therapy

Handbook of Massage Therapy

Author: Mario-Paul Cassar

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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This book describes the theory and application of massage techniques, their physiological effects, indications and contraindications, and how massage is therapeutically applied in the treatment of many common conditions.


Total Body Massage

Total Body Massage

Author: Nitya Lacroix

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754813583

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The ultimate expert step-by step manual of massage of massage, from beginners to advanced levels, covering the head, face, body, legs and feet


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Massage

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Massage

Author: Joan Budilovsky

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780028627083

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Outlines the history and benefits of massage, and tells how to use massage to reduce stress, improve circulation, and soothe aching muscles


Discovering the Body's Wisdom

Discovering the Body's Wisdom

Author: Mirka Knaster

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0553373277

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An informative guide to the principles, theories, and practices of Eastern and Western body therapies explains how to get the most out of some seventy-five different treatment approaches--from massage and yoga to Rolfing and reflexology. Original.