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How To: Use sports massage therapy techniques

Sports massage therapy can help to relieve common sports injuries such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, football spinal and neck injuries, pulled hamstrings, and more. Learn sports massage therapy techniques for common athletic injuries in this free series of massage video lessons.

How To: Give a lower back massage

In this videos series, our expert Alexson Roy will show you how to give a lower back massage. He will teach you how to tel the difference between the lower and upper back, how to do circular motions, horizontal strokes, vertical strokes, stripping, and cross fiber friction.

How To: Make a massaged kale salad

Poor kale.. it gets such a bad rap, doesn't it? But have you ever really tried it? If not, check out this tutorial and make a delicious massaged kale salad. Kale leaves may look big and scary, but they are actually delicious..besides didn't your mother ever tell you to 'not judge a book by its cover'? So, grab some kale, start cooking, try it out and rake in the health benefits!

How To: Perform an advanced Swedish massage on the back

This video massage tutorial shows how to perform a Swedish massage on the back. The massage techniques are performed twice to demonstrate the detailed techniques, including biomechanics, as well as to show proper flow of a massage. Watch this instructional video and learn how to give a back massage using the Swedish style.

How To: Perform a Swedish massage on the torso, neck and face

This video massage tutorial shows how to perform a Swedish massage on the abs, chest, neck, and face. The massage techniques are repeated a few times, to allow thorough explanation of how to flow through the moves, as well as detail about the biomechanics of massage. Watch this instructional video and find out how to give a Swedish massage.

How To: Give a massage to the elderly and ill

In this video series, Steve Romey, a massage therapist for the elderly and ill, teaches how to give a massage to senior citizens. Learn the difference between ambulatory and non-ambulatory care, how to communicate well with the elderly, the universal precautions of massage, how to massage feet, hands, arms, legs, neck and head, and different ways intuition and spirituality help with massaging the elderly, ill, and active seniors. Massage is a positive and low impact treatment for seniors suff...

How To: Give Lomi Lomi massage

In these instructional videos you’ll learn what to expect during typical Lomi Lomi massage session. Expert massage therapist Kelley Welch offers tips and advice on the benefits of Lomilomi treatment, where to find a qualified practitioner and how to prepare for your session. She also explains the philosophy of Lomi Lomi, the importance of breathing exercises and demonstrates massage techniques for different regions of the body.

How To: Give a Thai yoga massage

Thai yoga massage is an ancient form of healing that uses roots of yoga poses and stretching to heal the body. Learn how to give a Thai yoga massage with tips from a yoga instructor in this free massage therapy video series.

How To: Give an upper body sport massage

This video series is going to demonstrate techniques on how to do sports massage for the back, lower back, the upper back and the arms. Using friction and warming the muscles, using cross-fiber and pulling the muscles apart, and using the forearm and the closed hands and fists are covered.

How To: Do a Kiatsu massage

Kiatsu massage for head and neck pain uses a series of pressure points along the lines of the body. Watch how to administer this alternative medicine with tips from an experienced masseuse in this free healing arts video series.

How To: Prepare your body before singing

In this tutorial, Karina Hayes-Blakely tells us how to get your body ready for singing. It's important to be relaxed, since singing is something that allows sound to come out. First, drop your shoulders and elongate your neck. You will want it to feel like there is a cord on your head that is holding you up straight. Think about where you feel shy singing, and work with the part you are shy about. If it's your face, massage your jaw until you feel relaxed and comfortable. Also, deep breathe a...

How To: Massage a baby's teething gums

How to massage a baby's teething gums in four easy steps. Use the pad of your fingers to rub in a circular motion all along the gum line. You can do this both inside and outside the mouth. When you do it inside the mouth, use the pad of your finger and just rub it all over the gum. Rub the baby's gum back and forth. Rub the bottom gum, front of the gum and the top of the gum. Just rub all around the gum and you might also feel if there's a teeth coming out.

How To: Give a shoulder massage to ease stress

The shoulders can often be the point of most tension held in the body. These simple techniques will melt it all away. Massage strokes are demonstrated to ease the stressed muscles in the shoulders. Watch this video massage tutorial and learn how to give a shoulder massage.