Back Massage with Ab Roller (Massage Monday #433)
A rolling pin is a good massage device but it’s hard to give a back massage because when you roll it flat, it can hit the spine. And if you roll it in the angle, it can hit the ribs. I’ve always wondered if the exercise device the ab roller also known as the ab […]
Read MoreSokuatsu Style Foot Massage (Massage Monday #427)
I was in Japan recently and while I was there, I got certified as a Sokuatsu Therapist at Asian Therapy School. Here’s the certificate although it’s all in Japanese. Sokuatsu (足圧）literally means foot pressure. It’s a way to massage someone using your foot in various ways. Meet my new massage tools. My feet and five […]
Read MoreMy Flow for Swedish/Shiatsu Massage – Part 3 (Massage Monday #422)
This week I’m going to show you the third and final portion of the flow of my Shiatsu Swedish Massage. Sorry about the noise. I’m travelling right now. Adjust the bolster so it’s under the knees. I put the neck pillow and cover their eyes. Say hi to the left leg. Drape professionally. Tuck so […]
Read MoreMy Flow for Swedish Shiatsu Massage – Part 2 (Massage Monday #421)
Few weeks ago, I showed you my flow of Swedish Shiatsu Massage. This week I’m going to show you the second part. Next, I work on the arm with gliding strokes. Some compressions and acupressure. Then some hand. Come back and do acupressure points around the shoulder blade. And upper back. Repeat on the other […]
Read MoreSwedish Shiatsu Massage Flow (Massage Monday #419)
At work, I love giving a service called Swedish/Shiatsu which combines Swedish massage and Shiatsu. Swedish massage is a relaxation massage using a lubricant such as massage oil or lotion. It’s done on a massage table and it’s a flowy superficial massage with lots of gliding. Shiatsu literally means finger pressure. It’s an acupressure based […]
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