1. Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy is used in reducing the constant use of medicine.
It promotes a better immune system by helping to drain and aid the
lymphatic system for immunity. It stimulates weak unused muscles
and stretches tight ones. Massage Therapy allows for a more
flexible body in all joints and muscles. If a person is suffering from
cognitive ailments like depression it eases anxiety and allows for
perfect peace. Massage allows for oxygen to flow through body
organs and helps in the body's circulation process. Massage helps
with muscles spasms and cramps. Massage relieves pain and
awakens tired unused muscles igniting endorphins in the body.
2. Massage therapy is the use of manipulations on soft body tissues such as (muscle,
connective, tendons and ligaments) to help a person move, relax, feel better and increase
mobility. Massage therapy has many benefits and can include several types known as
modalities.
Tonji’s steps in Massage Therapy will highlight
massage techniques for:
1.Hand
2. Head
3. Face
4. Leg
5. Foot
This lesson will teach you to hold and apply
pressure to the client.
6. Back
7. Arm
8. Neck
9. Shoulders
10. Chest
3. How to give a hand massage
Step 1. Make sure hand is clean and free
from artifacts. (Jewelry)
Step 2. Hold the person’s hand and rub
gently with both hands.
Step 3. Once the hand is warmed up apply a
small amount of oil on your hand rubbing it
onto their hand.
Step 4. Apply gentle manipulations slowly
and lightly at first then firmer and deeper as
the client is telling you about the level of
pressure.
Step 5. Continue rubbing back, palm, fingers
of hand until complete then switch hands.
4. How to give a head massage
1. Lay head on pillow/table, sit client up.
2. Remove hair ties/ scarves.
3.Gently massage entire scalp w/both hands.
4.Apply adequate pressure while client
adjusts to manipulations.
5.Move head from side to side maintaining
fluidity.
6.Instruct client to relax and breathe.
5. Face massage
1.Use fingers to apply gentle movements on
face near temporal lobes.
2. Gently massage forehead using glides,
circular motions and fluttering with finger
tips.
3.Use fingers to glide along both sides of
jawline, up and down nose, ear, chin and
cheeks.
4.Lift areas of skin where pliable, use slight
pinching movements.
5.Remain fluid with both hands.
6. Leg massage
1. Drape client adequately so one entire leg
is uncovered.
2.Apply a fluid motion on leg of light
massage.
3.Apply adequate amount of oil on hands to
massage full leg.
4. Keep motion lite to deep as client agrees
to pressure.
5. Use different hand movements to release
and apply pressure to exposed leg lifting
when necessary.
7. Foot massage
1.Drape client leaving foot or feet open.
2.Use both hands to rub clean feet, use oil as
needed.
3. Massage feet using different motions.
4. Apply pressure at specific points.
5. Flex feet in different positions.
6.Allow client to express the need for deeper
pressure.
8. Back massage
1.Ask client to lay on stomach, drape
appropriately.
2. Use light oils.
3.Apply movements, allowing pressure as
back is manipulated.
4.Use different motion techniques with both
hands maintaining fluidity.
5. Move to opposite side of table never lifting
both hands off of client abruptly, one hand
slightly stays on client.
9. Arm massage
1.Drape client leaving one arm exposed.
2.Use hands to gently warm up clients arm.
3.Use light oil to begin massage.
4. Massage arm from wrist to shoulder or
reverse depending on your position.
5. Apply pressure adequately.
6.Use different massage techniques on arm
then switch.
10. Neck/shoulders massage
1.Apply light oil to hands.
2.Use light moderate pressure on neck.
3.Use moderate to deep pressure on
shoulders.
4.Stretch neck on both sides.
5.Cup shoulders to help relieve tension.
6.Massage neck/shoulders with ease
remaining constant breathing connection
with client.
11. Chest massage
1.Drape client adequately.
2.Copy breathing for fluidity.
3.Apply light pressure, remain fluid.
4.Apply oil, use different techniques.
5. Maintain constant with both hands keep
eye contact.
6. Move to other side never lifting hands off
the client.
