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How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Massage

What to Expect During Your First Massage

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  • How to Massage

    This video series will show you how to massage.

  • Massage for Legs

    This video will show how to massage legs.

  • Foot Massage

    This video will show how to give a foot massage.

  • Neck Massage

    This video will show how to give a neck massage.

  • How to Massage Your Dog

    In this video, Certified Canine Massage Therapist Patty Bianca teaches you how to properly massage your canine friend in order to enhance your pet’s health and vitality.

  • Massage for Arms and Hands

    This video will show how to massage arms and hands.

  • Back Massage

    This video will show how to give a back massage.

  • Massage - Basic Techniques

    In this video, professional Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Nursing, certified massage therapist, Jim Weiler will demonstrate the proper body mechanics,stances,hand placement and techniques of classical Swedish/stress reduction massage.

  • Massage - Face Down Back

    In this video, professional Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Nursing, certified massage therapist, Jim Weiler will demonstrate the proper body mechanics,stances,hand placement and techniques of classical Swedish/stress reduction massage.

  • Massage - Contra Indications

    In this video, professional Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Nursing, certified massage therapist, Jim Weiler will demonstrate the proper body mechanics,stances,hand placement and techniques of classical Swedish/stress reduction massage.

American Massage Therapy Association AMTA

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is a professional association of 58,000 members. AMTA provides information about massage therapy to the public and works to improve the professional climate for massage therapists. The association also helps consumers and healthcare professionals locate professional massage therapists nationwide, through AMTA’s Find a Massage Therapist® free national locator service available at  HYPERLINK "http://www.findamassagetherapist.org" www.findamassagetherapist.org or toll-free at 888-843-2682 [888-THE-AMTA].

What to Expect During Your First Massage

In this video, AMTA member Kristen Sykora provides tips on how to get the most out of your next massage including, how to find a massage therapist, what questions to ask your massage therapist, what to expect on your first visit, various types of massage available and the benefits of massage. AMTA would like to thank Kristen Sykora and Eugene Wood for their participation and assistance in this video.

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