Video Series: About Chair Massage Therapy

Summary: Massage is the relaxing practice of applying light pressure to the muscles to relieve tension. Massages are given routinely at day spas, resorts, doctor’s offices, and even in individual homes. In professional settings, such as a spa or resort, the patient lies on a table or sits in a massage chair. Different styles of massage have developed worldwide such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, Thai massage, and Shiatsu. The muscles that are focused upon the most during massage are the back and shoulder muscles. Chair massages also known as corporate massage because its techniques are often performed at the airport, offices, or convention centers. Chair massages are performed while the patient is fully clothed to promote circulation, stress relief and stimulation of the muscles.

In this series of expert videos, you will learn all about the relaxing techniques of chair massage. Get tips on the pressure points that provide the most relaxation and master the techniques of chair massage. Learn compression stretches and techniques for applying pressure to the pressure points of the arm and hand. Watch as our expert demonstrates deep tissue massage techniques and facial massage techniques. Get recommendations for sports and orthopedic massage therapy as well as portable massage chairs. Learn more about chair massage in these informative videos.

 

Intro to Chair Massage Therapy	How to Give a Neck and Shoulder Massage	Chair Massage Compression Stretches	Pressure Points for Arm and Hand Massage	Review of Portable Massage Chairs
Choosing a Massage Therapist	How to Become a Massage Therapist	Facial Massage Techniques : Part One	Facial Massage Techniques : Part Two	Facial Massage Techniques : Part Three
Deep Tissue Chair Massage	Swedish Massage Techniques	Sports and Orthopedic Massage Therapy	Chair Massage vs. Table Massage	Chair Massage Therapy Benefits

Series: How to Give a Hot Stone Massage

Summary: Hot stone massage is a Swedish style of massage in which heated, round or oval stones, usually smooth basalt stones, of varying sizes and weights are placed on the body to treat sore muscles. The stones are heated in water and then laid out over key muscle groups, like along the spine or between the toes for example, offering a soothing and relaxing healing experience. Though intense, hot stone massage is gentler than deep tissue or therapeutic massage, but has many of the same benefits.

In this series of free video clips you’ll learn what to expect when getting a hot stone massage. Expert massage therapist Cherie Krieger explains the basics of hot stone massage and offers advice on how to prepare for your treatment. She demonstrates how and where the stones are placed for the various muscle groups and parts of the body, including the neck, back and legs, and offers tips on caring for the body after this relaxing treatment.

About Hot Stone Massages	How to Prepare a Client for a Hot Stone Massage	How to Prepare Hot Stones for a Hot Stone	How to Comfort a Client before a Hot Stone Massage	Large Stone Placement for Hot Stone Massages
Medium and Small Stone Placement for Hot Stone	Preparing the Limbs for a Hot Stone Massage	Hot Stone Massage for the Neck	How to Massage the Legs during a Hot Stone	Part II : How to Massage the Legs during a Hot Stone
How to Remove the Hot Stones during a Hot Stone	Lower Back Hot Stone Massage	Hot Stone Massage for the Upper Back	Farewell Strokes after a Hot Stone Massage	Hot Stone Massage After-Care

©2007 Cherie Krieger