Therapeutic Massage Techniques

These seven videos act as a companion to our Massage Therapist Manual: A Visual Guide to Techniques. The set is designed as a full study clinical training course for massage therapists wishing to expand their skills.

Schools will be able to formulate a comprehensive education course of up to 100 hours (including hands-on practice) around the progressive format of this video series. Many massage training products just show "strokes" without delving into the complex issues of soft tissue restrictions, osseous articulations and strategies for working with the multitude of different issues we face as therapists.

This extensive training series not only shows countless strokes and techniques, but will, more importantly, demonstrate the qualitative art of working with deep tissues to effect profound change.

SECTION I:
THE FUNDAMENTALS

(Videos 1 & 2)
- Refining Touch, Working Through Superficial Muscles to Deep Layers
- Biomechanics of Working Tissue Deeply
- Proper Use of Fingers, Knuckles, Fist, Forearm, Elbow and Thumbs
- Massage Strokes and Techniques to Lengthen Tissue, Free Adhesions, and Release Holding Patterns
- Positioning of Clients to Increase Effectiveness of Your Work
- The Side-Lying Position to Dramatically Improve Your Effectiveness

SECTION II:
STRATEGIES
(Videos 3, 4 & 5)
Hundreds of techniques and strategies to integrate into your practice.

Video # 3:
THE Legs and Pelvis

Video # 4:
Continuation of the Pelvis, Rotators, Abdomen, and Back

Video # 5:
Working with the Shoulder Girdle, Chest, Arms, and Neck
 

SECTION III:
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (Videos # 6 & 7)
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Knee Pain and Dysfunction
- Sciatica
- Minor Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff
- Tennis Elbow and Wrist Complaints
- Thoracic Outlet Problems

Many additional strategies are also covered, such as working off the massage table in seated and standing postures and suggestions for rehabilitative home programs of strengthening and stretching for your clients.

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“The thorough demonstrations —not only of specific massage techniques, but the subtleties of working with tissue—show how to work with virtually all soft tissue situations encountered in a bodywork practice. Art Riggs has made this valuable information accessible for both the relatively new massage therapist and experienced professionals performing sophisticated clinical therapy.”

- Helen James
Masters in Physical Therapy
Stanford University & Professor Emeritus
California State University Fresno, CA

“…so much more than just showing strokes. This series has transformed the way that I work. At a fraction of the price I’d pay at a school, this is an entire bodywork course that I can study at home. It will be a reference for years to come”

- Justine Jacobs
Massage Therapist