Couples Massage Workshop

[Kristian]

Has anyone ever done a couples massage workshop?

Basic strokes and such.

 

[Fancy Pants]

I participated in one as a student.

Not only was it an intro for my husband into "my world", but it was a good intro for me into con-Ed workshops.

It was a voluntary extra taught by our instructor, but we did it at a local yoga center instead of the clinic/classroom. We had to bring our tables, sheets, etc.

Yes, it was the basics: intent, draping, body mechanics, effleurage, petrissage and tapotement. After a short introductory talk, the student therpists gave their partners a basic Swedish as the instructor described what we were doing (if necessary).

After a break, discussing how it felt, etc, the students became the clients. The instructor talked the husbands and friends through their basic Swedish, and the class was small enough that each pair received good individual attention.

She taught couples massage as a nurturing touch we might not be accustomed to by itself. It is important when working with a spouse or s/o that both stay grounded in massage and keep the right intent.

Hope this helps?

 

[Jena]

I've recently had alot of clients request I do a workshop like this... I would love to but don't have the time to implement right now.
I think it could be a success though. Are you planning to do one Amy?
I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes....

 

[Dr M. Riad]

Here's an old thread, with posts by people who have taught couples massage:

http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7058

 

[johnnydeep6969]

i don't have much more to add, as my workshops follow the same pattern. but they ARE a success - teaching them just enough to help at home still helps tremendously. and the clients love getting into my world for a moment. also, if the partner has had massage before, that helps. it's hard to give a massage if you don't know what it is supposed to feel like.