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How to learn how to massage by gg_Gemini

"I love being conencted with people, it also lead to learning about different healing methods totally worth looking into. "

How I did it: I enrolled in a private program, not a univeristy. The program was also excelerated. I felt this was the best route because we would have everything fresh in our minds when we took the state certification. Also I felt the teachers and the school were commited to helping thier students and loved thier jobs. It makes a difference when you really are on the same page as your teacher and the other students, they din't treat massage as a job that they are stuck in. You can get certified or take an introduction, both will help but actually working with some one rather than a book makes things much easier.

Lessons & tips: Definitly check out all your programs and compare. I like ones that o book work AND massage at the same time. I know LMT's that took a two year course and sucked at it. Sometimes the longer program isn't the best. There was to much time between book work and actually massaging. Doing both every day helps your muscle memory. Also it's not all learning, sometimes you just never get the hang of working with other bodies. Giving and recieving massages as much as possible can help you develope understanding and experience.

Resources: A lot of online study guides, but choosing a mentor (possibly from your program) can be helpsul as well. Study hard and soak upas much knowledge as you can about different modalities while in school. and of course always always always listen to your client, not only what they give you as feedback but pay attention to thier bodies reaction can help you adjust accordingly instead of just going through a routine and not catch a possible problem.


 

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    littlejude is a storm in a teacup.

    Untitled 10 months ago

    i’ve found another massage course that i want to do even more. it doesn’t start until this coming september so i’ll be able to save up enough until then. its called thai yoga massage and looks simply wonderful. a great new friend recommended it.

    Jan 04, 2009, 06:00PM PST | 0 comments


    imajicas43things is happy to have completed a goal

    No hurry on this goal 10 months ago

    Doing this purely because my boyfriend would like it if I was half decent at giving a massage and i’m too feeble to try because I don’t think i’ll be any good.

    Dec 28, 2008, 10:02AM PST | 0 comments


    littlejude is a storm in a teacup.

    Untitled 10 months ago

    realistically, if i want to become a qualified masseuse, i need to set aside some funds as soon as money starts coming in. i’ve already found the course i want to do.

    Dec 26, 2008, 07:24PM PST | 0 comments


    dacoopatroopa

    My girlfriend has been bothering me about this 19 months ago

    My girlfriend keeps asking for massages and then says I’m not good at them. :( I guess I’ll just have to get better at them for her. :)

    Apr 02, 2008, 02:14PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    odyssey_spirit

    Untitled 21 months ago

    Actually, I’m going to continue enjoying massages, but not make a huge deal out of it. Dropping it as a goal for now because I don’t want it sucking up much energy/time at this point.

    Feb 14, 2008, 01:18PM PST | 0 comments


    odyssey_spirit

    Untitled 21 months ago

    This is a keeper. I just love massages too much. My excuse in terms of values is that they raise Awareness of the body. For me it’s a vehicle for nonverbal Openness. It’s also an expression of Love and caring, even just for friendship or anybody.

    Feb 14, 2008, 10:22AM PST | 0 comments


    Scabrous

    a powerful portable skill 22 months ago

    I sometimes think about becoming a masseuse (spelling?) or a yoga instructer so that I can have a job I’d be able to do anywhere. In any case they’re both wonderful practices to start doing more of.

    Jan 05, 2008, 08:41PM PST | 1 comment


    Bissou Working...& Re-reading Eat, Pray & Love.

    .........Massages...ahhhh 22 months ago

    ...I give great massages…trust me…BUt what I really love about the massage school…is the kineseology…great exercises…as well as the Tai-Shiat-su…greatest massage techniques….

    Dec 22, 2007, 01:59PM PST | 0 comments


    odyssey_spirit

    Youtube videos 23 months ago

    Youtube has instructional massage videos, like check out user http://youtube.com/profile?user=balancedchakras

    Dec 19, 2007, 12:32AM PST | 0 comments


    sun_is_shining_2

    Got a book 23 months ago

    Just need to read and practice. The difficult part will be to find someone to let me practice on him(her)

    Nov 21, 2007, 03:54AM PST | 1 cheer | 5 comments


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