In-Chair Massage

58 minutes
ISBN 978-0-9813425-0-4
Price: $36.95

Note: The DVD is multi-language:

  • English
  • French
  • Japanese
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Cantonese

Instructional DVD for In-Chair Massage

Featuring Paul Lewis, RMT

This informative and instructional hands-on DVD prepares you for performing a safe and effective in-chair massage on a client in a seated position. At your leisure, you will be able to learn, review and practice:

  • Basic and advanced in-chair massage techniques incorporating modified Swedish techniques
  • Learn over-the-clothing assessment and the importance of proper biomechanics when treating
  • Warm-up and grounding exercises that will help to prepare you to safely apply learned skills, resulting in reduced stress on the body
  • Workings of the massage chair through demonstrations. Included is a step demonstration on how to properly adjust the chair for comfort, chair maintenance, limitations and how to repair it
  • Alternative uses and strategies for integrating in-chair massage into your existing practice
  • By the end of the DVD, it is expected that you will be able to perform a 10 minute basic and a 15 minute advance routine which integrates the teaching of this DVD

Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. Basic Techniques
  3. Advance Techniques
  4. Assessment and Treatment
  5. Body Mechanics for the Therapist
  6. Warm-up and Grounding Exercises
  7. Integration of Learning Skills 10 Minute Routine
  8. Integration of Learning Skills More Advanced 15 Minute Routine
  9. Adjusting the Chair
  10. Accessories and Tools
  11. Care and Maintenance of Equipment
  12. Credits

About the Creator

Paul Lewis is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). He graduated from Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto. He is also a certified Reflexology healthcare provider (Footsteps School of Reflexology). He has a background in Swedish Massage techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises, Myofascial Release Techniques and Joint Mobilization. He also has had clinical experience dealing with Senior Care, Spinal Cord Injuries, High-risk Pregnancy and Post Partum issues, Breast Massage and post-surgical management of implants, lumpectomy and mastectomy. He also has an interest in Lymphatic movement and drainage.