Cleanliness, massage medium & posture discussion - please note that the medium discussed is no longer available to purchase in the UK for help and guidance on appropriate mediums for your clients/patients please get in touch.

Techniques that either “rock” or “shake” the body or part of the body.

A variety of passive stretches to the upper and lower limbs.

All video skills are included.

Here we consider the height and type of plinth you will use along with some every important reminders concerning the health and safety of both you and your client.

These techniques are generally considered to be broad based.  They create heat and neuromuscular outcomes.  Here we will introduce a number of skills not all broad based but all associated with the effects identified above.

How to increase awareness and invigorate tissues using a variety of techniques.

Techniques that mobilise the “skin” on the structures beneath.

Before any massage can be delivered the area must be exposed.  In order to maintain client dignity and identify the area to a client - under the towel is not massaged and the exposed areas are - it is important to practice this skill. It is a part of good practice client care and professionalism.

Wringing or Kneading?  Understand the difference to achieve the appropriate outcome of this technique.

Pressure techniques, how to choose the appropriate part of the practitioner to compress different structures, in terms of depth, size and sensitivity.

Deep Transverse frictions discussed.