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Massage Therapists

Massage Therapists. Taking care of the body through touch. Who has ever had a massage? What kind did you have? What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Was there pain during the massage? After? Where do massage therapists work? Easy way to be an entrepreneur

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Massage Therapists

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  1. Massage Therapists Taking care of the body through touch.

  2. Who has ever had a massage? • What kind did you have? • What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? • Was there pain during the massage? After? • Where do massage therapists work? • Easy way to be an entrepreneur • It is important to research where you go to school

  3. Tools of the trade

  4. Method of Massage: Effleurage • Long gliding stroke used to relax muscles

  5. Method of Massage: Friction • Strong circular stroke used to reach deep into muscle fibers.

  6. Method of Massage: Petrissage • Light circular stroke used to lift or knead muscles.

  7. Method of Massage: Tapotement • Short Percussive movements typically made with the sides of the hands.

  8. Different Types of Massage • Reflexology • Sports Massage Hot Stone Massage • Pressure Points

  9. Massage is not just for adults (or humans)!

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