Overweight is usually not a problem when giving a massage to a client. The massage therapist is trained to take it into consideration and knows how to deal with what issues might arise. As with body hair the massage therapist will not be judging or evaluating the looks and attractiveness of the client. We are … Continue reading
Many people are very self-conscious when they first place themselves on a massage table and they are worried about their appearances. Body hair is one of the major concerns I have encountered. It is needless to say that this awareness of themselves and worry how they might be perceived can influence how well they can … Continue reading
Nudity in massage will always be affected by regional customs, culture and laws. While many massages clearly will benefit from full nudity, it is not always possible to do so. The most important aspect is to find and do what the client feels most comfortable with. A massage therapist must always adhere to the wishes … Continue reading
Touch is the most important sense we humans have. It is essential to our well-being and health, our perception of ourselves and our growth. Without touch we would wither away and in extreme cases even die. In the 13th century Frederic II carried out an experiment to see how children would develop language when denied … Continue reading
Nudity and intimate touch are in many places considered sexual. As a consequence massage is often associated with sex which poses a large problem for those giving professional non-erotic massages. In some countries regulations and laws have been passed to ensure the separation. Unfortunately there are still many countries where there is no official regulation, … Continue reading
A Massage Créatif is a full body massage, which combines soft strokes with deep massage, as well as stimulates pressure points, employ stretching and massage of the hands, feet and head. The entire body will be massaged during the hour or one and a half hour a massage lasts. You will come out from the … Continue reading
The FFMBE – Fédération Française de Massages-Bien-Être – is an organisation for massage therapists in France. They set up rules and regulations in order to heighten the quality of massages and to separate proper massages from erotic massages. Their members can call themselves “Praticien(ne) de Massage bien-être” which is a protected title. There are no … Continue reading
There are certain moral and ethical values which must always be observed during a massage. The client’s level of comfort must be respected at all times, nor must a massage turn sexual in any way. A practitioner is obliged to full discretion and can never reveal any personal information about a client. I have often … Continue reading
Some useful books for massage and wellness. http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?t=stakeymas-21&o=2&p=8&l=as1&asins=0951772309&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=990000&bc1=000000&bg1=FFF3DB&f=ifr This is my first aromatherapy book, or rather, booklet. Since it’s a quick overview of a number of essential oils and their physical and mental properties. http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?t=stakeymas-21&o=2&p=8&l=as1&asins=1856752321&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=990000&bc1=000000&bg1=FFF3DB&f=ifr A very useful book on aromatherapy focusing mostly on the psychological aspects of aromatherapy. It works from Chinese medicine point … Continue reading
Massage is a good way to relax and relieve stress, not to mention it provides several other health benefits. Stress causes muscular tension, an impaired digestive system, a high blood pressure, and reduced immune system. It gives trouble with sleep, anxiety, lack of patience and even depression. With a good massage, tense muscles can be … Continue reading