Massage Video Blog

Anti-Wrinkle Facial Massage

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Anti-wrinkle Facial Massage Video. If you really want to learn any kind of classic spa treatment you have to look at the techniques used in Asian countries. I don't know exactly know where this video was filmed, but it could be in India. No matter what, the technique is great and you can also see a lot of hand experience. I really enjoy watching massage therapist and masseuses, when they know what they are doing.

Just try it out yourself and what looks really easy might blow your mind and maybe your shoulder in that case.

Watch this video now. It's good stuff.

Paki Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:03:00 +0000

Paki Massage is short for Pakistani Massage - I'm not sure if that's an official term or just used by some people.

I'm sure there are different varieties of massage, as much as I can tell from seeing different footage from Pakistan, but this one video is showing one of the most unique massage techniques I've ever seen.

It remind me on a situation that I had with a client who couldn't lie on his back. He asked me if I could rig something up to make it so that I would be underneath him, like working on a car that is jacked up.

I thought of a few things, but it seems that this Paki massage guy has figured out one way to do it.

Not that my client would have been able to lie like that and be relaxed, nor do I have the flexibility and strength to probably hold this position for more than 1 minute, but I think it shows that different cultures always approach massage in a slightly different way and for that this massage video is already exciting.

So enjoy this paki massage video:

Don't try this at home!

Holistic Massage Video Clip

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:24:00 +0000

This Holistic Massage Video clip shows you the basic of this massage style.

Never heard of it?

Well this video clip will give you the information you need. Jim Granger, Director of Somatic Studies at Health-Choices Holistic Massage School in Princeton, New Jersey talks about things like somatic studies, mindful massage, and conscious touch.

The Institute of Somatic Studies says:

Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy, created by Ruella Frank, Ph.D., is a relational and movement-oriented approach to psychotherapy within a gestalt therapy framework.

Inspired by the work of developmental psychologists, motor theorists, and somatic educators, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy is a template for understanding and working with early psycho-physical blocks as they emerge in the here-and-now of the adult therapy session.

Here from the Health Choices website about the schools philosophy:

Two important components of this approach are "Mindfulness" and "Embodiment".

Mindfulness means you are calm, centered, open-hearted, and fully focused on your client throughout the massage.

Embodiment means you are not just in your “head” but alive and aware in your body, connected with the entire Wisdom of your Being.

We, The Staff of Health-Choices, have all experienced this transformation through touch in our own lives and are willing and eager to share what we have learned with you.

Basically this therapy looks to integrate you spiritual aspect into the massage session. You have to make up your mind if this is something that you can relate to or not. For some of you it might sound a little bit too esoteric - but you have to make that judgment yourself.

Holistic Massage Video Clip 1:

Holistic Massage Video Clip 2:

Indian Head Massage

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:13:00 +0000

This Indian Head Massage video clip was shot in India. It is a massage parlor in Pushkar, Rajastan.

I am always amazed to watch massage videos from other cultures - clips from their daily routine nothing set up. Just documentary style. I shows me how different people approach the treatment situation in a different way.

There is loud music, road noise, there is a lot of color in the room, cluttered room, no massage equipment other than a chair and a pillow, but still watching it already tells me that the clients was able to really zoom out.

Relaxation does not always depend on the environment, it mainly depends on the effect that the massage therapist has on you. (I don't think it is the catching of the cosmic rays, but at least there is some serious drama in front of the camera - LOL)

Enjoy this really great Indian Head Massage video:

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How to Choose a Massage Course

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:37:00 +0000

Don't know how to choose a massage course?
Having a hard time finding the perfect massage course for you? Doing your own due diligence work can save you a lot of time and money. Here is what you need to look for in a massage school or private course. This step-by-step guide will give you the most important questions that you have to ask, when choosing a course or massage program.

How to choose a massage course

Why do you want to learn massage? There are many different motives for attending a massage course including 1) personal interest and personal development, 2) wanting to be able to help friends and family with minor aches and pains, 3) giving massages as a side job, 4) adding valuable skills to you own profession and 5) seeking a massage therapist career.
Set up a budget. It may not make sense for you to attend a 3-year massage course for a lot of money if you are only learning so that you can massage your spouse.
Determine which massage style you would like to learn: Decide whether you want to learn a hard massage style like Deep Tissue Massage or Rolfing or softer massage techniques such as Ayurvedic massage or lymph drainage, massage with accessories like hot stones, etc. Check books, magazines or on the Internet to learn about the major differences between these massage techniques.
Shop around: Check on the Internet, yellow pages and local newspapers for massage courses being offered in your area.
Ask around: Ask friends, family or colleagues if they know of any good massage courses in your area. Ask your local massage therapist where they learned massage.
Contact different massage schools: Find out in advance about the contents of the course, their pricing and any other requirements for attending the course.
Contact the massage instructors: Speak to the instructors to see if the course is the right thing for you and what teaching method they use. Ask what the ratio of theory to practice usually is in the course.
Check the credibility of the schools: Inquire as to how long the school has been in business, how many graduated students they have, the founder’s massage education and the qualifications of the instructors (how long did they study, how long have they been teaching, what is their educational background, etc.)
Try to contact former students: There is nothing wrong with asking for references. Ask some of the school’s or instructor’s former students how they feel about the massage course.

Footnote

A massage course can be offered by a massage therapist school, massage institutes or just by individual massage therapists. Even though many countries have regulations on the amount of hours you need to study massage in order to get licensed (requirements can vary by state, county and even city in the U.S.) the content of the courses can often vary greatly.

Chinese Massage Video - Chi Nei Tsang Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:19:00 +0000

This Chi Nei Tsang video is a great introduction by Master Mantak Chia.

Chi Nei Tsang can be called the "Internal Organ Chi Massage" and it mainly focuses on the abdominal area. It works through manipulation of lymph, blood and reflexology points.

Taoism says that: "You are as young as your abdominals".

This doesn't refer to a six pack, but to the state of the abdominal organs.

In this video Mantak Chia refers to the small intestine as the second brain, the heart as the third brain. This is also according to Taoist philosophy. The abdominal organs do not just play an important role for our physical well being, but also for our mental and emotional state of health.

The manipulations in Chi Nei Tsang are usually soft, and applied sometimes deep sometimes superficial, depending on which layer or organ you are working on. Goal is to release tension from the abdominal area, to start working on unprocessed emotions and to have the organs work more efficiently.

Like in the video posted yesterday, it is important to know that the massage therapist has to learn Qi Gong (Chi Kung), actually Chi Nei Tsang can be seen as a form of "applied Chi Kung".

Enjoy this Chi Nei Tsang Video:

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Mantak Chia talks about Self Protection in Massage

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:19:00 +0000

Mantak Chia who is known amongst massage therapists for his Chi Nei Tsang is a controversial figure in Taoism, but I want to show you this video, because there is much to learn from these 6 minutes.

When I started doing massage, I noticed that I was always very drained afterwards. The worst time was when I was giving massages to cancer patients in a hospital. The patients always looked forward to the massage, because they felt great about it.

I talked to a fellow therapist at the time and he told me that it is because good massage therapist are actually channeling energy from the outside, while I was just using up my own energy. It's almost like I merged energetically with the client.

There is always some sort of energy exchange between therapist and clients, but it is important to know that not all energy is the same, some energy is almost toxic. And I don't mean this in an esoteric way. It's just experience.

So you need to learn to at least protect yourself and shield yourself in a treatment session. I had a chinese teacher who told me that I should always imagine a glass cylinder around me, that doesn't let any energy go through. He said I would need to do that, because I was not able to draw chi from the environment or the breath.

And I started doing this. First in session, then even in public places and on the subway and it works. Try it out yourself.

Here is what you can read on wiki about Mantak Chia:
Mantak Chia (謝明德, born 1944) is an author, teacher and self-described healer. He is best known for his books and teachings on Taoism and qigong. Mantak Chia is a controversial figure in Taoism, alternately praised for public disclosure of long-held secrets and condemned for idiosyncrasies such as a heavy focus on Taoist sexual practices. Mantak Chia claims to make esoteric Taoist practices more accessible to a modern Western audience. He has closely worked with several students with a background in Western esoteric studies, especially Michael Winn, Eric Yudelove and Dennis Lewis.

Enjoy Mantak Chia's talk about self protection in Massage

Shoulder Anatomy Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:48:00 +0000

This shoulder anatomy video gives you the very basics you need for any kind of body work. Bones, Ligaments and muscles are pointed out in an easy to follow way.

I personally always had a hard time learning anatomy from a text book. It's great to have visuals, it's even better if you follow along and check on an actual shoulder (can be your own) at the same time.

For me there are two things that can be important about anatomy in connection with massage. First of all you might be able to understand the movements of a joint better, you might be able to see imbalanced muscles according to movement patterns, but mostly because it feels much better if you run strokes along the entire muscle than just a part of it.

The second point is important, because it has to do with the actual experience of a client. Nothing worse than a client that is unsatisfied, because they feel you didn't go all the way in terms of the length of the muscles. In many cases the client will not be able to verbalize that, but will just feel discontent and that might reflect badly on your reputation.

It's easy to combat that by generally working all the way to a joint (there are exceptions like the knee, the armpit).

Enjoy this shoulder anatomy video:

Click to see a proper shoulder massage video

TheraCane Trigger point - Massage Tool video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:12:00 +0000

This TheraCane Trigger point video gives you a simple introduction on how to use this product. John W. Johnson, Licensed Massage Therapist, shows great basic applications of this very inexpensive valuable massage tool.

I personally have one right at my desk, because I can just spend 30 seconds on some tightness, before it gets to be a bigger problem.

If you work on the computer a lot like myself, it is good to take frequent breaks, do some stretching or range of motion exercises, get up walk around, drink a glass of water or use the TheraCane.

I always used to roll around on a tennis ball to massage my back, but the TheraCane gives you great results for areas that are hard to reach.

I know this sounds like an informercial, but it works for me and obviously for John W. Johnson, too.

So here is the TheraCane Tigger Point video, one of the simplest massage tools for self massage.

Click here if you want to see more videos about trigger point techniques that you can apply with the TheraCane

Back Massage Video - Common Mistakes and Misunderstandings

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:09:00 +0000

This back massage video shows some good elements, but it also remind us that we should have a concept of what we actually trying to achieve.

If you are performing a classic Swedish massage, the concept is to give the client's venous and lymph system some relief. This is primarily done by directing the strokes towards the heart and the major lymph nodes.

In this video there is no predominant direction of strokes, so the end result is probably not as great as it could be.

If you are performing this massage with Chi in mind, then you would usually run the strokes down the back to encourage Yang energy to flow through the meridians, upwards movement would stall that flow, so if the person as in this video moves in both directions there is no great effect on the chi either.

There is another important aspect, that when you do elbow and stretch connective tissue on the spine downwards, you will some introduce extra stress to the neck, because connective tissue will be pulled from the neck and also from the front of the neck. This can be very uncomfortable and should only be done if some connective tissue release is done on the front first, so that you have some slack in the neck.

If there is any discomfort, immediately change the direction to upward which will also give you some slack in the neck area.

So all in all this video shows a confused concept of massage in both eastern and western schools of thought. The massage will still bring some local benefit and even full body benefit (especially for those who never receive massage), but the results could be definitely improved, by having an underlying common sense concept.

For more info go to our Back massage video section

The Google way of checking a massage therapist

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:53:00 +0000

Official Google Blog: Massage interviews?

I think it's a great idea that Google has massage therapists on their team. If you are working a lot on the computer, you know how good it feels if somebody just squeezes your shoulders or neck a little bit.

Unique their approach in terms of quality check. They just let the guy massage them. If he is good he's in, if not never mind.

I guess Google still has some common sense, even when it comes to massage

Heavy Handed Swedish Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:16:00 +0000

The Heavy Handed Swedish Massage Video shows supposedly a deeper form of Swedish Massage.

It's hard to tell from the video, but I don't see anything particularly deep about this style, because Swedish massage is in my books always done with that intensity, unless you work on somebody who is very weak.

The lady mentions that you should see more circulation by getting the skin to turn pink. Hey that's what massage is all about: increasing the circulation, increase the skin temperature - you should always see that. Otherwise you are not giving a Swedish massage but rather just petting someone.

Swedish massage uses a heavier hand, to get a firm and broad contact and you lift muscles during petrissage with a broad contact and are not just pinching of the skin.

What is maybe noticeable in this Swedish massage video is also that there doesn't seem to be a preferred direction as usually used in this technique. Classic Swedish always works towards the heart (to help venous flow) and toward major lymph nodes.

Anyway see what you think about this so-called heavier hand Swedish Massage video

To see more Swedish Massage video clips

Stretching and massage video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:23:00 +0000

Stretching and massage are two of the most important parts of whole body wellness. The third component is strengthening.

Research has shown that actually strengthening is the most crucial part of wellness. A weak muscle does not react well to either massage or stretching. Actually a person who has weak muscles should only be massaged, if you try to tone the muscles with your techniques. That means to bring chi to the muscle, activate the muscle and bring heat to the muscle.

Stretching can be quite dangerous if not done properly aligned, done with unnatural force or done on weak or cold muscles.

Most therapists tend to stretch a muscle which is in chronic contraction or tension, but only have limited success. Why is that?

Well stretching does only make sense in a muscle that has appropriate strength levels. A muscle will relax right after a contraction, through contraction of the antagonist muscle.

I would recommend reading Muscle Energy Techniques from Leon Chaitow, which very clearly offers you the great safe strategies for stretching in a massage setting. Many of these soft tissue procedures are used now by chiropractors and osteopaths, because they seem to get better results than many tradition adjustment techniques.

Passive stretching by a partner is always very risky, because it's hard to feel the limits of the stretch. Ambition and goal-oriented behaviour in a therapist can lead to more damage than it helps.

This is why I show you this Full body stretch video, because I don't feel that it tells you anything about the strength part in connection with stretching. A weak muscle will easily strain if stretched, so it first has to be strengthened or at least done together.

Footnote: Many people hurt themselves stretching, but the chances are much higher than you get hurt if somebody else is controlling the stretch.

Accupoint massage video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:22:00 +0000

This Accupoint massage video clip is unfortunately in German, so I don't know how many of you understand. But I still wanted to show you this clip as this is one of the best therapies I have ever learned.

Accupoint massage according to Willy Penzel is mainly taught in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, although there are also Accupoint massage courses offered in Australia and New Zealand. Willy Penzel created this massage technique in the 1950's and it is based on the system of chinese meridians.

It utilizes a small metal stick to help move the chi in the meridians. This therapy taught me the most interesting connection between meridians, the effects of heat and cold and how you can use them to stabilize the chi and how different joints are connected.

Together with Rolfing, Accupoint massage is probably my favorite massage technique, although I use it not so much with the metal stick, but rather as a basis to determine my treatment plans.

As you will be able to see in the video, this massage technique can be also used on animals. The horse has a slight limp before the treatment and just a tonifying stroke in part of the small intestine meridian takes that limp out.

It's a very powerful massage technique, so enjoy this Accupoint massage video:

Rolfing Video - Structural Integration

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:10:00 +0000

This Rolfing video is an introduction to the therapy.

Rolfing or Structural Integration "is a hands-on manipulation developed by Ida P. Rolf 50 years ago. It works on the connective tissue to release, realign and balance the whole body. Rolfing enhances your posture and freedom of movement. It can resolve pain and discomfort from many different causes, including back pain, repetitive motion injury, trauma, and aging. Rolfing is also an excellent foundation for and complement to yoga, pilates and other personal wellness practices. "

I have learned this therapy form more than 5 years ago. It's one of my 3 most favorite forms of body work. Even when I use other massage styles, I base many of my treatment decisions at least partly on Rolfing techniques.

Rolfing forces you to see the body as a whole and how each and every aspect of the body affects all the others. I hope I will find more good Rolfing videos in the future.

Here is the 9 minute introductory Rolfing video. Enjoy:

There is also quite extensive research done on the effects of Rolfing.

Aquatic Body Work Video - Hydrotherapy Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:31:00 +0000

This Aquatic Body Work Video gives a great insight in the analysis of a person's muscle patterns in the water.

You first have to get used to the fact that you are not seeing the movement of the joints as it relates to gravity as we usually do in Massage therapy.

But the floating effect of the body makes it so, that small stabilizer muscles in the joints relax and therefore only muscles with problems keep their tension.

So by moving the joint through all different angles you can very precisely determine, which muscle or muscle group is at fault and that makes this analysis very efficient.

It takes some time to feel the difference, but the Aquatic Body Work is very rewarding for both the therapist and the client.

Enjoy this Aquatic Body Work video

Too see a Aquatic body work or Hydrotherapy video clip in a tub

Massage Techniques Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000

The Massage Techniques video of today shows very neat techniques that are easy to learn and to apply.

Most of the techniques shown seem familiar to me, similar to Swedish Massage therapy.

Especially the techniques where the massage therapist anchors the tissue with one hand and stretches it away with the other hand. This is a very effective release technique not just of muscle tension, but also of restrictions in the fascial structures.

The other technique that I think is very unique in this video is the shoulder relaxation in the prone position (face down). By putting your leg under the persons arm, you create some stretch on the front of the shoulder.

You need to do this slowly though, because a lot of people are very restricted in the shoulder.

I'm not so fond of the pendulum movement of the arm, the way it is shown here. You are basically moving the arm through internal and external rotation. The problem is that on the internal rotation the shoulder gets rotated to far in the video and creates a jolt into the joint. Try to avoid this by not moving the shoulder that far.

Please enjoy this massage techniques video:

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Anatomy Videos: Connective Tissue

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:19:00 +0000

I will from now on also include informational videos about important aspects of theory of massage, because I think it is a great reminder for those who have learned that stuff a long time ago and need to refresh their memories, for those who study massage and for those who are just interested in how the body is built and works.

I start with two little videos about connective tissue:

1. The Anatomy of Connective Tissue

2. Three kinds of Cartilage

Pls comment if you like these short video clips. To see more Free massage videos

Connective Tissue Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:48:00 +0000

The Connective Tissue Massage Video is very interesting.

Connective Tissue Therapy (CTT), Connective Tissue Massage (CTM), Deep Connective Tissue Massage, Bindegewebsmassage, was developed by Elizabeth Dicke in Germany in 1929. If you want to acquire a license for massage therapy in Europe, CTT is usually on your curriculum.

Connective Tissue massage is well known throughout the world but the term is less known in the US, where connective tissue techniques are usually connected to Ida Rolf's Rolfing techniques.

Probably the most notable publication was "Massage of Reflex Zones in the Connective Tissue in the Presence of Rheumatic and Internal Diseases", which Dicke wrote together Kohlrausch, Leube and Mac Kenzie in 1942. Some might know J. MacKenzie who researched changes in muscle tones in relationships to organs.

Here is the video, unfortunately I couldn't embed it on the blog (Opens in a new window)

I learned this technique almost 20 years ago. It is very effective in post op rehab, rehab after trauma and chronic postural trauma. The technique shown with straight fingers is common, but I don't like the chronic pressure on the finger joints so I usually use a technique more common in Rolfing with bent fingers.

Hydrotherapy massage video - Thalasso Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:04:00 +0000

The Hydrotherapy massage video below is interesting for two reasons.

Massage done in a bathtub can be very soothing. I have found that you can use the floating especially for people who cannot lie on their backs for a long time. I have been using bathtub massage for athletes, for minor back pains and sprains.

The main thing to be aware of giving a hydromassage is your own posture. Even in the video it looks like that the tub might be a little bit to low.

Another option to work on that is to go to a swimming pool or spa. A Jacuzzi is really good. I have given many massage treatments in spa pool, especially with seniors and kids. With seniors because it is sometimes more comfortable for them in the water, and for kids because massage can be fun in the water.

I will show more videos about pool massage, hydro massage or so-called Watsu in the future.
Seaweed is a major part of Thalasso Hydrotherapy and is used to cleanse and detox the skin and body. The combination of Hydrojets and manual massage leads to increased circulation and of course relaxation.

Enjoy this Hydrotherapy Thalasso Massage Video:

see more Hydrotherapy massage videos here

Pregnancy Massage Video DVD

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:35:00 +0000

Good Pregnancy Massage video clips are rare on the internet.

Pregnancy oftentimes puts an enormous postural stress on the body, the body tries to compensate, but chronic overload leads to tightness and tension. This is where massage can help a great deal.

The main difference to normal massage lies in the anatomical changes of a pregnant woman. That means there needs to be a lot of care in terms of positioning, so that the well-being of the mom and the baby is not compromised.

Here is a Pregnancy massage video series (part 1 and 2) I just recently checked out. Meade Steadman, demonstrates step-by-step massage techniques for all the trimesters.

The Pregnancy massage techniques can be ordered by calling 1-800-414-2434 or visiting www.VideoShelf.com.

Here is a clip from part 1 of the pregnancy massage video series:

Pregnancy Massage Video

Massage Videos | Pregnancy Massage

Here is a clip from part 2 of the pregnancy massage video series:

Pregnancy Massage Video

Massage Videos | Pregnancy Massage

If you want to see more pregnancy massage video clips

Chair Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:52:00 +0000

I'm working on a chair massage video myself right now.

Chair Massage is great, especially for people with Reflux and who don't like the sinus pressure they experience when lying on a massage table.

Pro massage chairs are really helpful when you work on the neck and upper shoulders, but most techniques can be applied on a normal office chair too.

I actually like to use an exercise ball, when a massage chair is not available. Just put the exercise ball on the thighs of the client and roll the chair against the office desk until the person can comfortable put their upper body and head on the ball.

Some quick facts about chair massages in companies in this first chair massage video:

I had a friend who was giving quick 10-15 minutes shoulder neck massage is big corporations and made a good living with it. You basically just need to hook up with a couple of big corporations and you don't have to worry about not having enough to do.

I also found this great chair massage video that shows the usage of what they call the thermal palm. I have used heated herbal bags myself and I think this is really a great way to calm a person after a stressed day.

Enjoy this 15 minute Chair massage video:

Just be careful with people who have a tendency for migraine headaches, the heat will sometimes trigger it.

I would not offer heated treatments during the day, because it makes people sleepy sometimes. Not good if they still have to work!

Chair massage can be also done on any type of chair as long as the recipient and the massage are in comfortable positions.

Check back frequently to see our updates on Chair massage video clips

Hawaiian Massage Video - Lomi Lomi Massage Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:06:00 +0000

This Hawaiian Massage Video (Lomi Lomi) shows very nicely the continuous flow of the massage strokes. This flow gives the recipient the feeling of comfort.

Comfort is one of the most essential aspects of the effectiveness of a massage. Sometimes a therapist can do this with his personality, body language or in this case with smooth transitions from one body part to the next.

Some Hawaiian Massage actually extends these stroke from head to toe in one continuous flow. It's exceptionally relaxing and if somebody is good at it, you are in for a big treat.

Enjoy the short but informative Hawaiian Massage video:

for more Hawaiian Massage video clips and Lomi Lomi Massage video clips

Tuina Massage Video - Chinese Reflexology

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:17:00 +0000

This Tuina Massage Video is another video from Errol. Here he talks about Chinese or Tuina Reflexology treatments.

It looks a lot different than Classic Western Reflexology foot massage. The main reason because he uses some kind of cream, which is interesting for an energetic massage technique, because it makes the energy to crossover between meridians, which is usually avoided.

The use of cream makes it possible to utilize friction techniques, that you are in general not using on dry skin..

The most important thing that he says in his video (and I have pointed this out on all articles about foot reflexology) is that just because you have a finding in the foot, it doesn't necessarily mean that the corresponding area in the body is affected.

So don't use foot reflexology as a means to diagnose, if you are don't have a lot of experience in chinese Tuina reflexology. The diagnosis of the foot is much more complex than that.

Enjoy the video:

see more Tuina Massage video clips here

Bowen Therapy Video - Massage Therapy Video

noreply@blogger.com (vindona) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:12:00 +0000

This Massage Therapy video shows simple techniques of the so-called Bowen Technique.

Bowen Therapy is a non-invasive therapeutic bodywork system which employs cross-fiber muscle movements throughout the body. Clients lie on a treatment table and remain clothed as these "moves" are carried out over a period of about 45-60 minutes.

Short waiting periods are incorporated into the session, allowing the brain time to assimilate, correlate and create a positive response, which is sent back to the area being treated.

When these "moves" are placed in a precise manner across muscle and connective tissue, they create a deep sense of relaxation, relieving the pain and stress from a multitude of physical ailments. This response of the autonomic nervous system has been verified as extremely effective in a high percentage of clients in clinical testing.

The benefits of Bowen Therapy are:

Balances the Autonomic Nervous System
Stimulates Lymphatic Circulation
Balances the Energetic System
Releases Pain
Relaxes Muscles