massage routines

[tkszteams]

i dont know if this isnt the ''done'' thing but i was wondering if anyone had any massage routines they might want to share

im a 2nd year vtct sports therapy student ....having passed my swedish massage module last year we have moved onto sports and remedial but with a different tutor
the routine i learnt for swedish massage does have a few flaws and is very different from what i can make out

for instance we were taught to start the client flat onthere back work there left arm left leg ( turning the thigh in and out to work the back of it bending the knee and sitting on the foot to work the back of the lower leg ) right leg right arm abdomen chest turn over to finsh with back and shoulders

i would prefer something that is a little more user friendly for massaging the top of the legs the backs especially
im hoping to get a counch and continue my swedish massage just on friends and family then trying out any new routines or techniques as im going along

any guidance or help would be much appriciated

 

[coco is me]

Hi Daisy
When we were taught Swedish massage, when we turned client on to there front, we would start on the back of their legs omitting from the petrissage the rolling technique on the lower leg.All movements were included on their hamstrings then moved down to their lower leg before proceeding on to the back.

 

[kitykat6669]

Hi there. I've just passed my ITEC Holistic Massage and we were taught to start with the client face down and do their back and shoulders then move down to the back of their left leg, thenright leg. Turn them over and do the front of the left leg and foot, then right leg and foot. Abdominal massage then right arm and shoulder, left arm and shoulder. Then to finish we worked on the scalp and face (quite a nice way to end)!

I suppose everyone is taught differently and I am not sure if it makes a difference yours being Swedish Massage, but I can see how it could be awkward trying to get at the back of the legs from the front!!

 

[Ramya Reddy]

ive got used to it and dont mind doing it but my new tutor ( from same dept and college !!! ) pointed out how it can be fairly awkward for the client...esp one who might have dodgy hips

also we have always been told to finish with the back and shoulders as it can be the most relaxing for ppl...again ???

im really keen to develop my ''own'' routine but really just want to see what everyone else does to help me formulate mine ...does that make sense ??

i can see how finishing on face and scalp would be nice tho but i dont know how to do that

 

[Mz Black]

Hi Daisy,

I did the ITEC Holistic Massage this year. The sequence we were taught was to have the client lie on their back, start with massage of the thigh, moving down to lower legs, then feet, arms next, abdomen, turn them over, massage back of thighs then all the leg, move onto back, neck and shoulder massage, turn them over and finish with a face and head massage. Maybe different tutors teach different sequences. I have no knowlege of Sports Massage so cannot comment on that.

Hope this helps a bit,

Blessings,

Rachel

 

[arielle_ya]

If you look back at earlier threads on this forum, you'll find one entitled [link=http://www.healthypages.net/forum/tm.asp?m=280867]Swedish Massage Sequence [/link].
There was also an interesting discussion on the thread entitled [link=http://www.healthypages.net/forum/tm.asp?m=160580]Front or back first?[/link]

Alan

 

[Six Six Six]

thanls everyone

the front or back thread is a dead link btw

 

[jletluzbipriplenx]

Thanks Daisy. I'm puzzled as to why the link to the 'front or back' thread doesn't work - as the thread isonly a couple of pages down. I'll see whether I can reactivate the thread !

Alan

 

[suggestion]

thanks for bumping it

i get a message saying the thread has been moved deleted or something else when i use your link....

but yaaay me....a friend has offered me her couch so i can start practising on some friends and family soon !!!

im planning on offering full body massages ...first one free then £10
do you think this is reasonable ?? i am qualified in swedish massage....well i have the certificate lets say !! hence wanting to get my hands on real ppl and keep practicing and honing my routine and stuff
this is going to take at least an hour of my time to do and i just think to do it all for nothing kind of devalues what im hoping to achieve ....does that make sense to anyone ?

once i start wanting to practice my sports massage techniques i dont intend charging until im qulaified

all input appriciated

 

[Annie_orphan]

Hi Daisy

In response to your query about massage costs - no, I don't think it is reasonable - and I don't think you will get too many clients.

Why?

Because you are undervaluing yourself. £10 for a full body is WAY too cheap - I would charge more than that for a half-hour treatment, never mind a full body which can take up to 1.5 hours.

You might think that you will get clients because it is cheap - but in my experience, if the price you charge makes it look like you don't do a great massage, people will not come. I would certainly rather pay more for a great massage as less for a mediocre one - and I would be surprised if I am the only one.

Also - if you start with low prices, it is MUCH harder to increase them than if you start too high and decide to reduce them.

If it was me, I would be thinking more in the region of at least £25 for a full body - but that does decide on the area you live and the type of prices that people are willing to pay in that area. You could always offer this as a special price to friends and family if you wanted..?

Having said that - the above is just my opinion and if you want to try it at that level, that would be your choice.

Good luck with your venture, whatever you decide about pricing.

 

[Ice_Nova]

see although you say clients and i totally see where your coming from...but the clients would just be family and friends

im not starting up a business .....i want ppl to practise on to hone the techniques i qualified in but am not yet confident in

if this was going to be what i would hope would be the start of a succesful business then yes i would definitely be charging more but its not

i do value my time thats why i thought of charging a nominal amount

i dont have a nice relaxing treatment room...my family will be coming to my conservatory for the treatment

maybe i got the wrong end of your post but maybe this explains why i was just going to be charging such a small amount
also my ''clients'' know im still at college ...still learning so dont feel i would be in a position to charge top dollar ..