Post-Massage Questions and Considerations
Here are some of the top questions and considerations for a massage therapist for after the massage session is complete. It is important to ask the client how they are feeling. This may entail asking about any specific issues, tightness or injury they may have reported upon arrival. Also, it is good to ask about […]
Body Mechanics For Massage Therapists
Utilizing proper body mechanics is imperative to having longevity in the massage industry. Proper mechanics makes the therapist techniques more effective. This helps to increase the quality of massage that you provide to your clients while producing safe movements. Improper body mechanics can result in injury and burnout. Taking the time to practice proper body […]
Why You Should Move Slower When Massaging
When thinking about giving a massage, it is important to have a plan of action for what you will be doing throughout your session. This means knowing what massage type is best for your client and what specific strokes you will be performing. It’s also important to conserve your energy and effort to be able […]
How To Interact With Your Massage Clients
Interacting with massage clients is an important part of every massage. It is great to ask clients questions prior to a massage session, as well as throughout a massage. This will engage that person, and allow you to figure out their needs so that the massage session will be what they are looking for. The […]
How To: Full Body Massage
Performing a full body massage for a client means that you are massaging all major body parts from head to toe. There can be variations on how to perform this, and you can always place more precedence on certain body parts based on the needs of the client. We will describe the focus points and […]
How To Relieve Tight Muscles
Muscles can feel sore or tight for many reasons. The body can react this way due to repetitive strain or overuse, as well as poor posture or positioning, and/or lack of movement. There are many ways to prevent soreness and manage this as well. These are the top ways to prevent and relieve tight muscles. […]
Scalp Massage Benefits
Scalp massage is a favorite of many people, as it is relaxing and helps to promote a feeling of reduced tension in the head, neck and face. Did you know that there are many muscles of the face and head? These muscles can become tight or tense, just like anywhere else in the body and […]
Feather Stroking and Massage: What Is It?
There are many types of massage therapy techniques that range from deep pressure with invigorating effects to light pressure for relaxation effects. There are also techniques used between other stroke techniques in order to make the massage cohesive. Feather stroking is light pressure and often feels relaxing for the client, as well as a good […]
5 Tips to Find New Massage Clients
As a Massage Therapist, we love what we do and get to help people every day. Below, we will discuss five tips on how to find new massage clients. How Do I Find New Massage Clients? Find Referral Sources. Referral sources are people or organizations that refer clients to you for massage. There can be […]
Cross Fiber Friction Massage: How Is It Performed?
Cross fiber friction massage is a technique that massage therapists perform, and it is applied in a very particular way. This is performed often-times with the fingertips or a tool in order to create deep pressure and friction in the area being treated. The therapist creates friction in the area by using deep pressure and […]