Psychetruth shows you how to give a massage. Start out by using any kind of oil, not to much, just enough to create slip. Take your thumbs and run down the spine. Feel if there are any points that need to be massaged longer. Move up to shoulder and work the mussels in that are ...more
Self proclaimed massage nerd briefly explains the technique of cross fiber friction massage (as opposed to a longitudinal friction massage).
Petrissage strokes are a special technique of massage. Petrissage is mostly kneading like you're kneading bread. Just like if you had a big loaf of bread and you're just kneading that bread, all that flour coming in. I'm using the bottom V, corner V of your palms, wherever you ...more
Do you enjoy a nice massage? So do animals. This DoggieDeeva video demonstrates how to do a canine massage. Make a nice comfortable area for the dog to lie down. Make sure the area is not real soft nor do you want it real hard. Have your dog lie down and lay on its' side. Star ...more
In this video series, Steve Romey, a massage therapist for the elderly and ill, teaches how to give a massage to senior citizens. Learn the difference between ambulatory and non-ambulatory care, how to communicate well with the elderly, the universal precautions of massage, ho ...more
This three and a half minute video talks through the basics of hand massage. With close-ups of the action, the instructor talks through the basic technique and progression for hand massage, providing details and emphasis. All the various strokes are covered: stretching strokes ...more
A nice way to wind down at the end of a hard day is with a face massage. In this tutorial, Athena, a Cranio Sacral Therapist, licensed Massage Therapist and a Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, shows you how to perform a very professional massage on someone's head and face. Follow ...more
Swedish massage is one of the most popular massage techniques in the world. Learn how to give a Swedish massage with expert tips in this free massage therapy video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Give a Swedish massage. Give a Swedish massage - Part 2 of 15. Click through to wat ...more
Almost anyone with a horse can do equine massage. Learn more about who is able to massage horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video. Part 1 of 16 - How to Give an equine massage. Give an equine massage - Part 2 of 16. Cl ...more
This three part video shows you how to give a calf massage. Start with two different warm-up techniques and then get into the full massage! Part 1 of 5 - How to Give a calf massage. Part 2 of 5 - How to Give a calf massage. Part 3 of 5 - How to Give a calf massage. Part 4 o ...more
Chair massages are not limited to the typical massage and karate techniques. Watch this four-part video to learn more techniques that you can use to relieve those back knots! Part 1 of 4 - How to Give a back massage on a chair. Part 2 of 4 - How to Give a back massage on a ch ...more
Massage therapy can relieve a lot of tension, pain, and stress. Watch part one of this video to find out how to properly apply the technique of Thai massage. Part 1 of 2 - How to Give a Thai massage. Part 2 of 2 - How to Give a Thai massage.
Learn how to give a Californian massage.
The shoulders can often be the point of most tension held in the body. These simple techniques will melt it all away. Massage strokes are demonstrated to ease the stressed muscles in the shoulders. Watch this video massage tutorial and learn how to give a shoulder massage.
Danananda shows how to give easy wrist massage! For this you need to sit down in a calm place. Take the hand which you want to give a message and spread the fingers. Cross the fingers. Set your thumbs free. Get relaxed. With both of your hands do it. Give a little pressure to ...more
This video shows you how to give someone a facial massage. This toning massage uses tapping techniques.
You can reach most of your own body, so why not give yourself a massage! This video shows you how.
This video demonstrates how to give a relaxing, professional massage. The video walks you through Effleurage moves and a friction move.
This video covers techniques of massage for the shoulder.
Here is another quick tip for performing Swedish massage.
In this tutorial, we learn how to give a Swedish massage. First, you want to start off by making sure your client is comfortable. Next, you will start to gently rub the body, starting circulation. After this, put cream on your hands and rub them together so it gets warm. Now, ...more
Neck massages are relaxing and fun. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this Diet and Health how to video. Follow along and see how easy it is to give a neck massage. Start by applying a small amount of oil to reduce friction. Take Action Press both ...more
Learn a few massage techniques specifically designed for sports players and sports related injuries.
In this video you will learn how to do Ayurvedic which is an Indian massage technique.
Massaging the feet can do wonders to help relax the whole body.
A massage on the arms lifts the spirit. Use the whole arm including the hands and start up at the shoulders. Learn the art of giving an arm massage in this health how-to video. Take Action Start at shoulders Use minimal oil Spread oil up, around, and down Knead the hands Move ...more
A facial massage can rejuvenate and soothe. Make sure your hands are clean to begin with. A lot of people don't like oil, having oil in their hands and putting it on their face, or they might be allergic to it or sensitive. So have a nice clean set of hands and starting with j ...more
Shiatsu massage is increasingly popular. In shiatsu, we use the tools of our hands, especially our thumbs. We also use our elbows and forearms for rolling. Learn the art of giving Shiatsu massage in this health how-to video. Take Action Press in with elbow Massage 4-7 seconds ...more
Massaging the scalp releases tension. Start with a circular motion, going all the way up from the ears, maybe working all the way up to the crown. Learn the art of giving a scalp massage in this health how-to video. Take Action Relax hands with circular motion Keep the same r ...more
Foot massages are great a great way to relax after a long day. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this diet and health how-to video. Use a little peppermint lotion on the feet to help revitalize the skin. Take Action Loosen up foot skin Stretch the ...more
• Start by warming and relaxing the lower back of the person you are looking to massage. Warm some massage oil in your hands, and spread it evenly over their lower back. • Start to relax the muscles of the lower back by lightly massaging in circles, moving away from the spine ...more
Release tension and stress by learning how to do shiatsu massage with expert tips on massage therapy in this free health video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Give a Shiatsu massage. Give a Shiatsu massage - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Gi ...more
In this video series, our expert will guide you through a reflexology massage. She will demonstrate how to prepare the feet prior to the massage, and then explain how to massage certain parts of the foot that correspond with other organs. Our expert in massage therapy will go ...more
In these instructional videos you’ll learn what to expect during typical Lomi Lomi massage session. Expert massage therapist Kelley Welch offers tips and advice on the benefits of Lomilomi treatment, where to find a qualified practitioner and how to prepare for your session. S ...more
The season for outdoor activities and indoor heavy cleaning has arrived, and with that comes all the aches and pains of enjoying it. If you find yourself with sore muscles and no easy way to fix it, then a portable massager you can use whenever you're in pain is something that ...more
Admit it: you're all stressed out, and you could use some relaxation. Watch this 4 part video tutorial to learn all about how to give a full body massage, the right way. Now, all you need to do is find a partner who will watch this with you, and then give you the massage you s ...more
There are 2 videos showing the different styles in Thai body massage: the northern style puts more emphasis on the stretching, while the southern style is putting more emphasis on pressure point work. No oil or other lubricant is used in this massage technique. This body massa ...more
Learn how to give a great, Swedish arm massage. Also, learn some muscle jargon to impress your massage.
Psychetruth shows you how to give a cranial sacral massage. This therapy works with the head and the skull bones and the base of the spine. This structure is being influenced by the massage. The massage is done by placing hands on the face and apply pressure to the different p ...more
In this video, we learn how to give a professional hand massage. First, spread oil onto the hand with your hands, which will prevent you from sticking together. After this, open the hand up and interlock your fingers with theirs and start to massage the inside of the hand. Ope ...more
Pregnancy is a rough time on a woman's body. Everything hurts and you need to relax. Check out this tutorial and learn how to massage a mother-to-be and be her hero! Surprise your hubby with this relaxing massage and make her 9 months feel a little shorter.
Everyone loves a massage. In this tutorial, learn how to help someone relax after a long day at work. A good chair massage involves work that is mostly done along each side of the spine. Find out how to work around the scapula in a chair massage with help from Gretchen Rivas, ...more
Hot stone massage is the placement of stones in various places on the client's body. This video series will teach you how to give a hot stone massage. Part 1 of 15 - How to Give a hot stone massage. Give a hot stone massage - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on ...more
Deep tissue massage can relieve stress and minor muscle pain. Our expert will show you how to give a deep tissue massage for the whole body in this free massage therapy video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Give a deep tissue massage. Give a deep tissue massage - Part 2 of 14. C ...more
In need of a face massage? Japanese beauty expert, Yukuko Tanaka, presents her anti-aging face contouring massage. In this four-part tutorial, learn about how to apply this routine to add to your skin care regimen, which will reduce wrinkles, prevent sagging skin, improve puff ...more
Give someone a hot stone massage and leave them relaxed. Watch this how to video to learn what it is and how to do a hot stone massage. Our host also tells you who shouldn't receive hot stone therapy. Part 1 of 2 - How to Give a hot stone massage for relaxation. Give a hot sto ...more
This series of videos shows you a massage routine, a massage sequence to relax someone who isn't sleeping well or are stressed out and need to be de-stressed. This is a soothing back massage that promotes sleep and relaxation, which is a great gift to a tensed friend. Part 1 o ...more
Beauty therapist Sarah Chapman shows you to give yourself a relaxing facial massage, which will improve the circulation to your skin and rejuvenate your face. Give yourself a facial massage. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com
Video shows how to give your cat a massage. This massage technique is not gentle, but the cat loves it and will keep the cat limber. Watch video for best results.
Scalp massage not only feels good, it stimulates blood flow, which can reduce hair loss and help promote the growth of healthy hair. In this how to video, Roni Proter, host of Simply Beautiful on Veria TV, demonstrates how to give yourself a scalp massage. Watch this tutorial ...more
Learn how to give a great, healing foot massage as well as some jargon and anatomy of the foot.
A pregnant woman's feet tend to be one thing you can always count on to ache. In this video, learn how to give a great foot massage to a woman who's pregnant with help from licensed massage therapist, Willow Hajicek. When giving a foot massage during pregnancy, one should use ...more
This video shows the viewer how to give a lymphatic drainage massage of the head and neck. A pillow elevates the head slightly to help the drainage process. Using a light oil, she applies the oil to the neck and the face of the client. She puts her fingers inside the clavicle ...more
Georgia Koons demonstrates how to give a relaxing and holistic facial massage. A facial massage has many benefits. It can be anti-aging because it causes the blood to better circulate in your face. It can be relaxing by massaging in soft circular motions. Any type of massage i ...more
Take a load off! Give your friend or lover or partner an enjoyable leg massage! These techniques will surely sooth sore muscles.
After a long, stressful week, we can only think about two things: How much our back hurts and how much we want a massage. Stat. Thankfully, if you are plagued by aches and pains you don't have to shell out most of your week's hard-earned money to get a nice massage at a spa. I ...more
In this message video we are going to be talking about how to give a full body massage. This is all a matter of personal choice. You can start your body face up or face down. They're going to be covered. If you want to start at the feet, you can start at the feet. If you want ...more
In this Diet & Health video tutorial you will learn how to give yourself a foot massage with a tennis ball. This video is presented by Sarah Irwin from www.AustinPilatesWorks.com. Take a normal tennis ball and make sure you have a wall or a chair or a stick for balancing. Plac ...more
Watch this video for a demonstration of how to give a shiatsu release down the back. Feels great and helps the tension to melt away- nice to start a massage with.
This Japanese Shiatsu head massage technique is supposed to be invigorating. Watch and learn the proper technique for this stimulating massage.