Workshop Objective
The objective of this
workshop is to teach students basic concepts and techniques of western
(Swedish) massage, and to help prospective Diploma students in their decision
making process and consideration of massage therapy as a career.
First part – 4 hours
- Definition of Massage
- The Importance of Touch
- History of Massage
- Requirements for practicing massage therapy in
the State of Illinois
- Why do so many people choose a career in massage
therapy
- Benefits of Massage
- Body mechanics and Movement
- 8 pieces of silk
- Break
- Draping
- Demonstration of Effleurage, Pettrissage,
Compression, Rocking on back
- Practice
(1 hour)
Second
part – 4 hours
- Demonstration on:
- Head/Neck
- Arms
- Feet / Reflexology
- Putting it all together (practice)