Shoulder massage

[Lin Presti]

I have a client tonight for a back massage. He asked when initially enquiring whether I was good on shoulders and I said that I did the back massage but could concentrate more on the shoulders. I said also that I don't do deep tissue or deep massage due to my qualification in swedish.

Any advice on movements that I could use.

I have no idea and don't even want to attempt using elbows and forearms without the proper training.

Thanks

 

[Love Girl]

Hi

You could try asking your client to put one hand in the small of the back, then place a rolled up towel under the shoulder, this will make the scapular more pronounced. Use your thumbs, knuckles, and work deep into and around the scapular and rhomboids. I find that most people have tightness right at the top of the trapezius near the clavicle as well, so if you follow the line of the scapular to the top where it feels fleshy, try also working deeper using finger knuckles and the heel of your hand within this area. Also using lots of kneading into the shoulders and neck feels very relieving. Dont be afraid to use deeper work where it is needed for problem areas, just make sure your client is happy for you do so.
An Advanced massage course will also teach you these techniques, and also how to stretch and rotate the shoulders to help with the range of movement.

I hope all goes well, good luck!

 

[lawls]

Thanks Jill you always come to my rescue.

Thanks for those tips.

Yes, an advanced massage course is what I need but a) there is nothing locally, b) it needs to be a day and c) I have a toddler and have to think of babysitters and d) I don't have around £100 + to spare for a course.... but hopefully one day.

Will let you know what happens. Many thanks!

 

[twinkiesue]

I am sitting here thinking and waiting. If I were doing massages everyday then I would be building up my strength and techniques in massage, but I don't at the moment. Ideally I would work during the day but this is not possible, and whilst I wait, I am feeling rather sleepy - this is due to my toddler waking me up for the past 11 months. Just thought I'd add this whilst waiting tick tock -he' due at 7pm. And the last man that came to see me did not turn up. So I may pass out from the shock if this one arrives !

 

[Social Butterfly]

Hi heaven~spirit,

If you could make it to Lincoln for half a day I would be happy to show you some alternative techniques in exchange for a back and neck massage. Ive got five kids so dont mind if you need to bring your toddler.

regards biggazfromlincoln

 

[sarah_venice]

How about that, HS? There's a heaven sent offer if ever I heard one! So it's 7.15 now and I'm sending good vibes and hoping he turned up. Let us know how you get on - and I hope you can take up Gaz's kind offer.

xxx

 

[cheap tibia gold]

Thank you that is a great offer.

Thank you and how bizarre because I was thinking of asking a friend to show me some techniques but you beat me to it!

Actually just thinking more, my husband is off on holiday from the 4th September, so maybe around there. We could come to Lincoln together and hubby and Benjamin can go and do their stuff as I know my husband will want to check out second hand book shops - so let me know when abouts you are free then.

 

[say hey]

Hi Sunanda.

The client was lovely. Retired man and he actually walked from his home to my house, took him 40min. bless him. Doesn't drive and walked in the rain. I concentrated mostly on the shoulders and really enjoyed the massage- the 45 min. of it. Also used your technique Jill which was great but need more practice on that one. Kept on asking him if the pressure was ok and he said he was loving it.

So one happy person I am and am thanking my angels for this as have been asking them for over a week to bring me nice and reliable clients. And to top it off I offered him a lift home as it finished at about 8ish and he was really appreciative. So I'm hoping he will book in again and hopefully he's not too sore tomorrow.

Thanks for the vibes as I was really relaxed for a change.

 

[Nirvanafan]

That's great. I'm really pleased for you. Enjoy your day in Lincoln. Don't forget to drop into the cathedral.

xxx

 

[Zarquon The Great]

Aaah...thats great news HS, pleased to hear it went well. And how good is that offer from Gaz, your angels are certainly wathcing over you

 

[TheExdomain]

Hi

My husband and I love Lincoln. We want to move there as its got culture and vibes and is a more positive city and was told by a medium many years ago but at the moment we cannot afford it as prices slightly higher there

..... and, Sunanda, been to the cathedral many times. If people come and visit us I always take them to Lincoln because there is so much to do and see and even though I've taken loads of photos of the Cathedral I still take more.

Jill, thanks - yes am constantly talking to my angels now even though I cannot hear them myself but working on that.

My lucky husband also got a reiki treatment last night after I returned home as since being qualified in Reiki/Seichem I've been excited to do a full treatment.

 

[wer30snfun]

My client contacted me and said massage was better than expected and wants to book another one!

Yay!

 

[fpeuikxd]

Yay!!! well done you!!!

 

[packard1963]

Hi H~S,
I will pm you later, however I am away from 1st to 5th Sept,
regards
Gaz

 

[Modaalob]

Hi Heaven~spirit. Great to read your posts and that all worked out well. It's always good to continue learning too and to read the lovely way that you convey your intention of giving the best to your client. I'm glad the angels are helping you and thanks for sharing the joy. It's great when clients love their massage and re-book isn't it x

 

[Spicy Chicken Sandwich]

Hi Heaven

I'm very pleased that you had such a lovely client the other day and that the massage went down well. May you get many more like this one. Also very pleased that you are going to learn some more techniques in exchange for a back massage - well done.

Luv Binah
x

 

[Mrs.Darcy]

Hi

I wanted to update you all on my client. He was over the moon with his massage that he booked again for last week. He has booked to see me again this week Thursday too. Also he is feeling the benefits of the massage all round as has opted to have the swedish massage weekly.

I am also inundated with enquiries from lots more people but am away for 2 weeks from mid-September just as everything is getting busier. Lets hope they return to me in October.

 

[suspended]

Hi HS, thats fantastic news!!!

Seems he is very pleased with you and is becoming a regular client...
I think once you have clinched a happy client, it inspires us to keep positive, the vibes are out there, then you'll get the calls keep coming in! Well done you!

I'm sure they'll be waiting for you in October, have a good holiday