How to Massage with the Back of the Hand (Massage Monday #444)
This week I’ll show you how to massage someone with the back of the hand. This is something I do when I massage the lower back of my 85-year old client in a wheelchair but you can also do it in a chair if the receiver can sit against the backing of the chair like […]
Read MoreMassage in Mother Nature (Massage Monday #443)
Happy Earth Day! This week I’ll show you some beautiful California landscapes and an example of massage in Mother Nature. I just went to Mammoth Mountain for lots of snowboarding fun with my friends. I used to be a skier but I was never good at it. I have even hit a tree and tore […]
Read MoreBack 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 […]
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