Dim the lights, remove the phone from its hook, and turn off the computer. Light some scented candles and put some soft music on. Take two sheets or soft towels, one for your client and one for your work area. This is important because when the skin is massaged, blood flows into the area, which warms the skin. Therefore, cover the areas that you have finished massaging to prevent chills. Additionally, since working on muscles releases a wide range of chemicals into the body, many people feel thirsty after a massage, so bring some water with you.
* Don't massage the skin, bones, or organs; instead, only massage the muscle. Keep in mind that massages are not for the skin itself but rather for the muscles below the skin.
* Work your way into the neck, back, shoulders, and legs, which are the major muscle groups in the body. In this way, in addition to properly massaging the area, you also get to the parts of the body that hold tension.
* Use firm pressure without being overly aggressive. Be sure to apply pressure to an even degree because too little or inconsistent pressure can be just as uncomfortable as too much pressure.
* Always use lubricants because they assist in skin preparation and protection.
1. Knead the muscles and gently pull them toward you to begin the full-body massage at the shoulders.
2. Utilizing your thumbs and the tips of your fingers, work from the muscles across and down the upper back, from the shoulders to the neck. Watch your nails!
3. Work down each arm separately, locating the front and back muscle groups and gently kneading them. When you get to the hands, work on the palms with your thumbs. Keep the other arm in mind!
4. Use your thumbs and fingertips to work from the center out and push upward, returning to the upper back. Work your way down to the middle of the back.
5. Keep working down the back to the hips.
6. Spend time kneading each muscle individually with both hands as you massage the upper thighs, back of the legs, and calves.
7. Start at the heel of the foot and hold it firmly as you push up toward the leg, down, and side to side. Apply slow, deep pressure with your thumbs to the underside of the foot, the balls of the feet, and the space between the toes
You did a great job keeping your subjects asleep!