PART ONE
What is Massage?
History of Massage
Spa Massage vs Massage Therapy
Types of Massage
Benefits of Massage
Contra-Indications
Contra-indication Subgroups
Fixed Contra-Indications
Flexible Contra-indications
Other Important Considerations
Refusal to Massage
Client/Practitioner Boundaries
What Comes Next?
Basic Anatomy and Physiology - Specific for Relaxation Massage
Muscle Chart
Origin to Insertion
Contraction
Fiber Direction
Fascia
Anatomical Position
Movements of the Body
Body Mechanics/Ergonomics
Client Care
Draping/Toweling
Your Mood
Massage Oil
Grapeseed Oil - Vitis vinifera
Olive Oil - Olea europaea
Coconut Oil - Cocos nucifera
Jojoba Oil - Simmondsia chinensis
Castor Oil - Ricinus communis
Massage Table or Chair
PART TWO
Setting up for the Massage
General Rules to Massage
Basic Movements
Resting Position
Effleurage (Broad stroke)
Stroking (Broad and Intermediate stroke)
Pétrissage (Intermediate and Specific stroke)
Compression (Intermediate stroke)
Friction (Intermediate stroke)
Vibration (Intermediate and Specific stroke)
Tapotement/Percussion (Specific stroke)
Athletic Massage
Baseball
Golf
Hockey
Racket Sport-Tennis
Skiing/Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming
Abdomen/Stomach Massage
Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massage
Breast Massage
Chair Massage
2 Minute Massage
5 Minute Massage
10 Minute Massage
15 Minute Massage
Facial Massage
Spa Facial
Hand Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Equipment Needed
Hot Stone Session
Lymph Drainage Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Scalp Massage
Swedish Massage Relaxation Routine
Table Shiatsu
TIPS and TRICKS to having a pain free body
Bibliography
Message From The Author
