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What is Massage
oA relaxation GHAR Mint involves “RJ
manipulating points in the body that are:
muscularly tense”
* Goal of massage therapy
- Anyone who wants a relaxing experien
- Individuals in pain from injuries, etc.
- Babies
-And even...
-Animals!
* Who is it for?:
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History
* Shown in Egyptian tomb painting A
* China - 2700 B.C.
* Greeks & Romans :
* Swedish massage - Per Henrik 1
* “Massage Parlors”
* Current uses
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Massage Therapy Benefi 5 +
* Improves circulation
* Lowers blood pressure
* Facilitates recovery
* Treats chronic lower-back pain
* Boosts immune-functioning 4)
* Decreases anxiety and depression * 4#
Increases endorphins 3
* Increases mind-body awareness
* Fosters peace of mind
* Fosters mental alertness
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Techniques
* Effleurage - light or deep stroking of tne ft
muscle
* Petrissage - squeezing or kneading a miei
* Friction - deep direct pressure A
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* Hacking - light “karate chop: ۱ ۱ ۱
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* Cupping - a percussion movement with*a |
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Common Types of
Massage
* The most popular include:
- Swedish massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Sports massage
- Chair massage
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* Aromatherapy massage
* Shiatsu
* Reflexology
* Stone massage 7
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What to Expect:
* The massage therapist will ask you for} «
some background information.
* Goal-setting
* Attention to your comfort-level
* Takes place on a comfortable, padd
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* Peaceful environment
* Use of lotion or oil
* Usually about an hour
* You are in control!
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Getting the Most from ,
Your Massage Session: ع [
* Be receptive and open
* Be on time to your appointment!
* Don’t eat just before
* Think about what to wear to the ses
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* Communicate with the therapist
* Discuss any apprehensions
* Drink extra water after your session
* Give yourself some time for “re-entry”
* Give accurate information
* Make sure to breathe!
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Resources:
* The American Massage Therapy
Association:
- http://www.amtamassage.org
- Learn more about massage, or lo
a massage therapist 1
* Florida School of Massage:
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www.floridaschoolofmassage. com).
- $55/hour or $20/hour