Introduction to Massage – 7 Clock Hours

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.

Note: You must attend this workshop with a guest (friend, relative, significant other) with whom you will practice during the entire day. For informed consent purposes, every attendee must be 18 years of age or older.

Workshop Outline

First part – 3 hours

• Some Massage Theory (history, benefits, contraindications, endangerment zones, importance of touch)
• Body mechanics and Movement - 8 pieces of silk
• Draping
• Demonstration of Effleurage, Pettrissage, Compression, Rocking on back
• Practice (1 hour)

• Lunch Break – 45 minutes

Second part – 4 hours

• Demonstration on:
• Head/Neck
• Arms

• Legs

• Feet / Reflexology
• Putting it all together (practice)