swedish massage illustrated (himas)

HIMAS’

ENHANCED SWEDISH MASSAGE

(ILLUSTRATED)

Quezon City . Davao City 2010

HANDSPRING INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE AND SHIATSUHIMAS SPA SCHOOL

HANDSPRING-HIMAS SPA SCHOOL

Dear Valuable Reader,

Thank you for taking time to read and study this material.

It is our earnest desire that through the following pages, your desire and enthusiasm to learn more (and share your learnings) about Swedish massage shall tremendously grow benefiting your-self and your loved ones, as well.

To help improve this massage guide, we would appreciate to hear comments and suggestions from you. Rest assured that your contri-butions shall be taken into consideration in our future editions.

Sincerely yours,

BENJAMIN B. EUGENIO JR., LMTHIMAS SPA SCHOOL

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ENHANCED SWEDISH MASSAGE

Swedish Massage is notably one of the most sought-after massage in the world today. One probable reason is that this form of massage modality has a stroke for almost any form of manipulation that a person so desires. For relaxation, the effluerage and petrissage strokes are the best candidates. For stimulation, vibration and tapoment strokes could well do the job. With this, more people are greatly benefited beyond one’s imagination.

This material aims to provide beginners or enthusiasts alike with basic infor-mation they need regarding this popular massage modality. It is hoped that the articles and photos included in the foregoing pages shall prove useful and informative to all who would come across this pamphlet.

BRIEF HISTORY

Swedish massage (sometimes referred to as oil massage) was popularized by a Swede gymnast whose name is Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839). He was credited for developing and making known the Five (5) Classical move-ments, such as: effleurage, petrissage, vibration, friction and tapotement.

FIVE (5) CLASSICAL MOVE-MENTS 1. EFFLEURAGE - Was derived from the French word-effleur which means to glide (Fig.1)

(Fig. 1 - Effleurage)

2. PETRISSAGE- from the French word petrir which means “to knead” (Fig. 2- Petrissage)


PREPARING TOWEL FOR MASSAGE USE

Step 2- Fold No. 1 -Fold the towel either from left to right or right to left, leaving a half an inch edge on the folded part

Step 3 - Fold No. 2- Fold the towel from the edges towards the original center fold

Step 5 - Towel Ready for Use

Step 1 - Towel Spread - Spread the towel on top of the table

Step 4 - Towel Roll- From the bottom edge fold the towel upward on a 2/3 position, and then roll tighly upward

(Fig. 2. Petrissage)

3. Friction - from the Latin word “fricare” which means to rub.

(Fig. 3- Friction)4. Vibration - from the Latin word “vibrio” which means to shake.

Fig. 4 - Fine Vibration

5. Tapotement - involves repetitive striking movements using the tips of fingers, cupped hands or fists

Fig. 5 - Tapotement

SUB-VARIATIONS FOR EACH CLASSICAL MOVEMENT

1. EFFLEURAGE - There are two major forms of effleurage: the one handed effluerage and the two handed effleurage.

Fig. 6- One-handed effleurage

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Fig. 8 - Two-handed effleurage

Fig. 7- Ironing (One-forearm effleurage)

Fig. 9 - Two-handed Heart Effleurage

2. PETRISSAGE - Petrissage is characterized by the lifting and squeezing (“angat at piga”) of specific muscular areas. It can also be performed either with one hand or two hands, as shown in the illustration below.

Fig. 10 - One-handed petrissage

Fig. 11- Praying-hand petris-sage (two-handed)

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Fig. 12 - Two-handed petrissage (Open and closed C)

3. FRICTION- This is done by rubbing the superficial part of the skin.

Fig. 13. Superficial friction

Fig. 14. Sawing (friction)

Fig. 15 - Thumb-circular friction

Fig. 16- Palm-on-palm circular friction

Fib. 17 - Cross-fiber friction

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4. VIBRATION- From the word “vib-rio”, meaning to shake. The purpose for which is to stimulate nerves and/or help loosen immobilized joints

Fig. 18 - Fine vibration

Fig. 19- Coarse/Jostling Vibration

Fig. 20 - Rocking (Pitch and catch)

5. TAPOTEMENT - involves repeti-tive striking movements of the hands, delivered through the edge of finger tips, open palm or fists

Fig. 20 - Hacking

Fig. 21 - Quacking

Fig. 22 - Cupping

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Fig. 23 - Pounding/Beating

Fig. 24. Diffused tapotement

Fig. 25 - Pincement

Fig. 26 - Raindrops

Fig. 27 - Punctuation

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GENERAL MASSAGE SEQUENCE

1. Introductions2. Warm up

POSITION - PRONE1. Leg work2. Upper back3. Buttocks4. Side of Back5. Scapula6. Arm and hand7. Back (from crown of head)8. Shoulder, neck and head

POSITION - SUPINE1. Leg work2. Stomach3. Hand and arm4. Chest5. Arm, shoulder neck6. Head and face

After Care1. Advise client2. Side lying position3. Asist in getting up4. Health advisory5. Courtesy

THREE MAJOR STAGES OF MAS-SAGE1. Pre-massage2. During Massage3. Post-massage

BENEFITS OF MASSAGE1. Physical - Massage helps improve blood circulation2. Emotional - Massage provides relief from fatigue and stress3. Psychological- Massage helps meet the need for “touch”

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR MAS-SAGE1. Absolute-This means massage is not advisable under the any of the following circumstances: high blood pressure, cancer, intoxication and highly contagious diseases2. Relative- This means massage may be applicable to any part except affected areas such as wounds, burns and fractures3. Medical- This involves conditions where the doctor expressly prohibits massage of any kind

OTHER IMPORTANT POINTERS FOR MASSAGE1. Oil- The lubricant to be used during massage should be vegetable-based such as virgin coconut oil or VCO. Mineral based oil are cheap compared to vegetable-based but it has no nutri-tive value.

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2. Alcohol- The only prescribed alcohol to be used before, dur-ing and after massage is 70% isopropyl alcohol3. Equipment- The massage bed to be used the massage session must be neither too high nor too low for the therapist concerned. This is help avoid chronic back pain among massage therapists.4. Meal- Clients shall be ad-vised to refrain from taking a heavy meal within thirty (30) minutes prior to a massage ses-sion.

5. Bath- For hygienic pursposes, clients may be advised to take a bath before getting a massage.6. Ethics- Both therapists and clients should know their individual basic rights when it comes to massage.7. Hygiene- To help minimize, if not avoid, the spread of dis-ease, all massage practitioners and enthusiasts must observe proper hygienic practices.

REFERENCES1. Beck, Mark, Milady’s Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage 2nd Edi-tion, Demar Publishers, 19942. Salvo, Susan, Massage Therapy Principles and Practices 3rd Edition, Saun-ders Elsevier, 1999

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Main HIMAS Training Center Some students taking time for a photo


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About the AuthorBenjamin B. Eugenio, Jr, LMT is the Founding President of the Hand-spring Institute of Massage and Shiatsu (HIMAS SPA SCHOOL. He has been in the spa and wellness industry for over fifteen years as a massage therapist, teacher, school founder and administrator, and consultant.

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