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Abstract
Expand your practice and attract new clients with chair massage! A practical, visual guide to this rapidly growing field, Chair Massage helps you develop a basic routine and adapt to different clients and situations. Expert authors Patricia M. Holland, MC, LMT, and Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, NCTMB, provide coverage of massage techniques, chair adjustment, body mechanics, and applying pressure, plus specific routines for the lower back, shoulders, neck/head, and arm/hand regions -- with full-color photographs clearly demonstrating each technique. A chapter on the business aspects of seated massage helps you market and manage your practice successfully.
- Full-color photographs and drawings clearly depict each technique.
- An Essentials of Practice chapter helps you translate your knowledge into revenue by addressing crucial topics such as determining target markets, job-related conditions, marketing methods, introductory letters, setting fees, drawing up contracts, and getting paid, and includes practical advice from practitioners who offer chair massage.
- Unique! Coverage of low back techniques includes specific techniques for treating low back pain, its causes, when to perform massage, and when it is contraindicated.
- Unique! A chapter on additional techniques and adaptations covers body regions such as the iliotibial band, gastrocnemius, pectorals, anterior neck muscles, and serratus anterior, plus situations such as clients in wheelchairs.
- Unique! A segment on closing the session describes positive ways to finalize a chair massage session, including use of percussion as a finishing technique, closing stretches, a post-treatment discussion, and helping the client off the chair.
- A Communications and Ethics chapter addresses important topics such as the ethical presentation of self, boundaries, communicating with clients about feedback, pre- and post-treatment interviews, and intake forms.
- A review of anatomy and kinesiology covers the specific information that you need to know in order make treatment decisions and perform routines.
- Coverage of traditional Chinese medicine points and channels gives you more techniques to use during chair massage practice.
- Sample dialogues provide examples of effective communication with clients during their sessions.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | cover | ||
| Chair Massage | i | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Reviewers | vi | ||
| Preface | vii | ||
| WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS BOOK? | vii | ||
| ORGANIZATION | vii | ||
| DISTINCTIVE FEATURES | viii | ||
| LEARNING AIDS | viii | ||
| ANCILLARIES | viii | ||
| NOTE TO THE STUDENT | viii | ||
| About the Authors | ix | ||
| Acknowledgments | x | ||
| Table Of Contents | xi | ||
| 1 What Is Chair Massage? | 1 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 1 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 1 | ||
| WHY CHOOSE CHAIR MASSAGE? | 1 | ||
| OVERVIEW OF CHAIR MASSAGE | 2 | ||
| Equipment and Techniques | 2 | ||
| Chair Massage versus Table Massage | 5 | ||
| HISTORY OF CHAIR MASSAGE | 5 | ||
| Early Beginnings | 5 | ||
| Asian Bodywork | 5 | ||
| Shiatsu | 7 | ||
| Western Massage Therapy | 8 | ||
| Modern Massage Therapy | 9 | ||
| David Palmer | 10 | ||
| BENEFITS OF SEATED MASSAGE | 11 | ||
| Benefits of Chair Massage in the Workplace | 11 | ||
| Benefits of Chair Massage from the Asian Bodywork View | 15 | ||
| ADVANTAGES CHAIR MASSAGE GIVES THE PRACTITIONER | 15 | ||
| Community Events | 16 | ||
| Diversification | 16 | ||
| OPTIMAL LOCATIONS FOR PERFORMING CHAIR MASSAGE | 17 | ||
| SUMMARY | 17 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 20 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 20 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 20 | ||
| Short Answer | 20 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 21 | ||
| 2 Essentials of Practice | 22 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 22 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 22 | ||
| STARTING OFF SIMPLE | 22 | ||
| CHOOSING A MASSAGE CHAIR | 23 | ||
| History of the Massage Chair | 23 | ||
| Finding the Right Chair | 24 | ||
| Features of Massage Chairs | 24 | ||
| Massage Chair Manufacturers and Distributors | 25 | ||
| Oakworks. | 25 | ||
| Living Earth Crafts. | 25 | ||
| Stronglite, Inc. | 25 | ||
| Earthlite. | 26 | ||
| Pisces Production. | 26 | ||
| Touch America. | 26 | ||
| NRG Energy Massage Tables. | 26 | ||
| Membership Warehouse Clubs. | 27 | ||
| HANDLING THE MASSAGE CHAIR | 27 | ||
| Body Mechanics | 27 | ||
| Remembering to Breathe | 28 | ||
| Setting Up the Massage Chair | 29 | ||
| Adjusting the Massage Chair | 33 | ||
| Taking Down the Massage Chair | 39 | ||
| SANITATION AND HYGIENE | 39 | ||
| Hygiene Guidelines | 39 | ||
| Sanitation | 40 | ||
| Equipment Maintenance and Sanitation Guidelines | 41 | ||
| Decontamination Protocol | 42 | ||
| OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | 43 | ||
| Organizing Equipment and Supplies | 44 | ||
| Minimum Kit (Figure 2-33) | 44 | ||
| Medium Kit (Figure 2-34) | 45 | ||
| Deluxe Kit (Figure 2-35) | 45 | ||
| Kit for Exhibitions, Tradeshows, and Fairs | 46 | ||
| LOGISTICS OF TRAVELING TO LOCATIONS | 46 | ||
| Before Traveling to the Location | 46 | ||
| Arriving at the Location | 47 | ||
| Client Considerations | 48 | ||
| SUMMARY | 49 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 50 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 50 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 50 | ||
| Short Answer | 50 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 51 | ||
| 3 Basic Sequence | 52 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 52 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 52 | ||
| BODY MECHANICS | 52 | ||
| Lunge Stance | 53 | ||
| Straight Stance | 55 | ||
| Kneeling Stance | 55 | ||
| Using a Stool | 55 | ||
| TECHNIQUES | 56 | ||
| Individual Techniques | 56 | ||
| Compressions | 56 | ||
| Palming | 57 | ||
| Thumb and Finger Pressure | 57 | ||
| Deep Gliding | 59 | ||
| Kneading | 59 | ||
| Friction | 60 | ||
| Forearm Work | 62 | ||
| Elbow Work | 62 | ||
| Vibration | 65 | ||
| Brush Strokes | 65 | ||
| Percussion | 66 | ||
| CAUTIONARY SITES | 67 | ||
| Location of Cautionary Sites | 68 | ||
| BEFORE THE TREATMENT BEGINS | 69 | ||
| Considerations for Working on the Clothed Client | 69 | ||
| Stretches and Warm-ups | 70 | ||
| Ankle and Leg | 70 | ||
| Vertebral Column | 70 | ||
| Shoulders and Arms | 70 | ||
| Neck | 72 | ||
| Pretreatment Interview | 72 | ||
| Sample Script for the Practitioner to Say to a First-Time Chair Massage Client | 72 | ||
| BASIC SEQUENCE | 74 | ||
| Five Regions | 76 | ||
| Overview of Bony Landmarks and Muscles | 78 | ||
| Helpful Treatment Reminders | 79 | ||
| The Sequence | 79 | ||
| Opening: Compress the Entire Back | 79 | ||
| Knead the Left and Right Upper Trapezius | 79 | ||
| Forearm Press of the Left Upper Region at the Upper Trapezius | 83 | ||
| Forearm Compression of the Entire Upper Left Region of the Back | 83 | ||
| Deep Specific and Circular Friction on the Left Scapula | 83 | ||
| Elbow Compressions in the Rhomboids and Upper Trapezius | 83 | ||
| Working the Arm and Hand | 90 | ||
| Working the Client’s Right Upper Region and Arm | 90 | ||
| Compressions of the Lower Regions | 91 | ||
| Working the Client’s Right Lower Region | 91 | ||
| Working the Client’s Left Lower Region | 92 | ||
| Brush Strokes for Connection | 92 | ||
| Neck and Scalp | 92 | ||
| Closing the Treatment | 96 | ||
| Assisting the Client off the Chair | 96 | ||
| VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE | 96 | ||
| SUMMARY | 98 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 99 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 99 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 99 | ||
| Short Answer | 99 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 100 | ||
| 4 Enhancing Treatment Sessions | 101 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 101 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 101 | ||
| OVERVIEW OF MUSCLES | 101 | ||
| UPPER REGION OF THE POSTERIOR BODY | 102 | ||
| Shoulder Conditions | 103 | ||
| Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) | 103 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 104 | ||
| Tsubos | 111 | ||
| GB-21: “Shoulder Well,” Jianjing | 111 | ||
| SI-3: “Back Ravine,” Houxi | 111 | ||
| SI-9: “Shoulder Integrity,” Jianzhen | 111 | ||
| SI-10: “Scapula Hollow,” Naoshu | 111 | ||
| SI-11: “Celestial Gathering,” Tianzong | 111 | ||
| SI-12: “Grasping the Wind,” Bingfeng | 111 | ||
| TH-5: “Outer Gate,” Weiguan | 111 | ||
| MID- AND LOW BACK | 112 | ||
| Low Back Conditions | 112 | ||
| Muscle Strain (Pull) | 112 | ||
| Sprain | 112 | ||
| Disk Herniation (Slipped Disk) | 112 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 113 | ||
| Tsubos | 115 | ||
| UB-10: “Celestial Pillar,” Tianzhu | 115 | ||
| GB-30; “Jumping Circle,” Huantiao | 115 | ||
| SI-3: “Back Ravine,” Houxi | 115 | ||
| TECHNIQUES FOR THE NECK AND HEAD | 115 | ||
| Neck and Head Conditions | 116 | ||
| Tension Headache | 116 | ||
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | 116 | ||
| Torticollis (Wry Neck) | 116 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 116 | ||
| Tsubos | 118 | ||
| LI-4: “Union Valley,” Hegu | 118 | ||
| UB-10: “Celestial Pillar,” Tianzhu | 118 | ||
| SI-3: “Back Ravine,” Houxi | 118 | ||
| TH-5: “Outer Gate,” Weiguan | 118 | ||
| TECHNIQUES FOR THE ARMS AND HANDS | 118 | ||
| Arm and Hand Conditions | 118 | ||
| Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis | 118 | ||
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 119 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 119 | ||
| Tsubos | 123 | ||
| LI-10: “Arm Three Li,” Shousanli | 123 | ||
| SI-3: “Back Ravine,” Houxi | 123 | ||
| SI-9: “Shoulder Integrity,” Jianzhen | 123 | ||
| SI-10: “Scapula Hollow,” Naoshu | 123 | ||
| SI-11: “Celestial Gathering,” Tianzong | 124 | ||
| SI-12: “Grasping the Wind,” Bingfeng | 124 | ||
| CLOSING THE TREATMENT SESSION | 124 | ||
| Helping the Client Out of the Chair | 124 | ||
| Posttreatment Interview | 125 | ||
| SUMMARY | 125 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 126 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 126 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 126 | ||
| Short Answer | 126 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 128 | ||
| 5 Additional Techniques and Adaptations | 129 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 129 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 129 | ||
| ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES | 129 | ||
| STRETCHES | 129 | ||
| Stretches for the Neck | 129 | ||
| Lateral Neck Stretch | 129 | ||
| Posterior Neck Stretch | 130 | ||
| Techniques for Upper Trapezius | 130 | ||
| Upper Trapezius Stretch | 130 | ||
| Myofascial Pin-and-Stretch of the Lateral Neck Muscles and Upper Trapezius | 131 | ||
| Stretches for the Pectoralis Muscles | 132 | ||
| Pectoralis Muscle Stretch | 132 | ||
| Pectoralis Stretch with Client’s Hands Clasped behind Head | 132 | ||
| Shoulder and Arm Stretches | 133 | ||
| Arm Stretch at the Shoulder Joint | 133 | ||
| Arm Stretch While Standing in Front of Client | 133 | ||
| Triceps Brachii Stretch | 134 | ||
| Triceps Brachii Stretch with Sustained Pressure in Upper Trapezius | 134 | ||
| TECHNIQUES FOR OTHER AREAS OF THE BODY | 134 | ||
| Serratus Anterior | 136 | ||
| Positioning the Client Backward on the Massage Chair | 136 | ||
| Anterior and Lateral Neck Muscles | 138 | ||
| Pectoralis Muscles | 139 | ||
| Iliotibial (IT) Band | 139 | ||
| The Calf Muscles | 139 | ||
| PERFORMING ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES ON THE MASSAGE TABLE AND FUTON | 139 | ||
| Transition from the Massage Chair to the Massage Table | 140 | ||
| Transition from the Massage Chair to the Futon | 141 | ||
| Shiatsu and Thai Massage Techniques | 142 | ||
| ADAPTATIONS FOR CLIENTS IN WHEELCHAIRS | 144 | ||
| Propping the Client | 144 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 146 | ||
| ADAPTATIONS FOR CLIENTS IN BEDS | 150 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 151 | ||
| MASSAGE USING A STRAIGHT-BACKED CHAIR | 156 | ||
| Treatment Protocol | 156 | ||
| SUMMARY | 160 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 163 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 163 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 163 | ||
| Short Answer | 163 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 164 | ||
| 6 Essentials of Business | 165 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 165 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 165 | ||
| ASPECTS OF A CHAIR MASSAGE BUSINESS | 165 | ||
| Employee versus Independent Contractor | 165 | ||
| STARTING A CHAIR MASSAGE BUSINESS | 167 | ||
| CHOOSING A BUSINESS NAME | 167 | ||
| CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN | 168 | ||
| Target Markets | 169 | ||
| Marketing | 171 | ||
| Marketing Plan | 171 | ||
| Methods to Reach Target Markets | 172 | ||
| Estimated Costs of Marketing Methods | 174 | ||
| Timeline for Implementing Marketing Methods | 175 | ||
| System for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Marketing Methods | 175 | ||
| What Services and Products to Offer | 175 | ||
| How to Deliver the Services and Products | 175 | ||
| The Financial Plan for Investment Costs and Revenue | 177 | ||
| SALES | 177 | ||
| Approaching Business Contacts | 177 | ||
| PRESENTATION SKILLS | 180 | ||
| The Presentation | 180 | ||
| The Introduction | 180 | ||
| The Body | 180 | ||
| The Conclusion | 180 | ||
| WRITTEN INFORMATION | 181 | ||
| Intake Forms | 181 | ||
| Documentation Methods | 181 | ||
| Handouts | 183 | ||
| Business Cards | 184 | ||
| Brochures and Pamphlets | 184 | ||
| Gift Certificates | 184 | ||
| MANAGING CHAIR MASSAGE ACCOUNTS | 184 | ||
| Guidelines for Organizing an Efficient Account | 185 | ||
| CONTRACTS | 189 | ||
| Components of the Contract | 189 | ||
| SUMMARY | 190 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 193 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 193 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 193 | ||
| Short Answer | 193 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 194 | ||
| 7 Communication and Ethics | 196 | ||
| OBJECTIVES | 196 | ||
| KEY TERMS | 196 | ||
| THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR PRACTITIONERS | 196 | ||
| Codes of Ethics | 196 | ||
| Effective Communication | 198 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION OF SELF | 199 | ||
| Professional Attitudes and Behaviors | 199 | ||
| Talking during the Treatment | 199 | ||
| Balancing Practitioner/Client Relationships | 200 | ||
| Other Unprofessional Behaviors | 200 | ||
| Professional Appearance | 200 | ||
| BOUNDARIES | 201 | ||
| Office Politics | 201 | ||
| Relationship between the Supervisor and a Co-Worker | 202 | ||
| Watching the Clock and Demanding a Specific Time Slot | 202 | ||
| Venting about the Supervisor | 203 | ||
| COMMUNICATING WITH CLIENTS WHO ARE NEW TO SEATED MASSAGE | 203 | ||
| Feedback | 203 | ||
| Posttreatment Interview | 204 | ||
| Feedback Forms | 204 | ||
| PREPARATION TO WORK | 205 | ||
| Emotional Preparation | 205 | ||
| Physical Preparation | 205 | ||
| SPECIAL-NEEDS CLIENTS | 205 | ||
| Claustrophobic Clients and Clients with Respiratory Issues | 205 | ||
| Clients with Larger Body Sizes | 205 | ||
| SUMMARY | 206 | ||
| STUDY QUESTIONS | 207 | ||
| Multiple Choice | 207 | ||
| Fill in the Blank | 207 | ||
| Short Answer | 207 | ||
| ACTIVITIES | 208 | ||
| Appendix A TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE CHANNEL REVIEW* | 210 | ||
| THE CHANNELS | 210 | ||
| Lung Channel (Figure A-2) | 210 | ||
| Yin Organ | 210 | ||
| Large Intestine Channel (Figure A-3) | 210 | ||
| Yang Organ | 210 | ||
| Kidney (Figure A-4) | 212 | ||
| Yin Organ | 212 | ||
| Urinary Bladder (Figure A-5) | 212 | ||
| Yang Organ | 212 | ||
| Spleen (Figure A-6) | 213 | ||
| Yin Organ | 213 | ||
| Stomach (Figure A-7) | 216 | ||
| Yang Organ | 216 | ||
| Liver (Figure A-8) | 217 | ||
| Yin Organ | 217 | ||
| Gallbladder (Figure A-9) | 217 | ||
| Yang Organ | 217 | ||
| Heart (Figure A-10) | 218 | ||
| Yin Organ | 218 | ||
| Small Intestine (Figure A-11) | 219 | ||
| Yang Organ | 219 | ||
| Heart Protector (Pericardium, Heart Constrictor) (Figure A-12) | 221 | ||
| Yin Organ | 221 | ||
| Triple Heater (Triple Warmer, Triple Burner) (Figure A-13) | 222 | ||
| Yang Organ | 222 | ||
| Appendix B ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY REVIEW* | 224 | ||
| UPPER REGION OF THE POSTERIOR BODY | 224 | ||
| Trapezius | 224 | ||
| Supraspinatus (Rotator Cuff Muscle) | 224 | ||
| Infraspinatus (Rotator Cuff Muscle) | 224 | ||
| Teres Minor (Rotator Cuff Muscle) | 224 | ||
| Subscapularis (Rotator Cuff Muscle) | 224 | ||
| Teres Major | 224 | ||
| Rhomboids | 224 | ||
| MID AND LOW BACK REGION OF THE POSTERIOR BODY | 224 | ||
| Latissimus Dorsi | 224 | ||
| Erector Spinae Group | 224 | ||
| Quadratus Lumborum | 224 | ||
| Gluteus Maximus | 224 | ||
| Gluteus Medius | 224 | ||
| NECK AND HEAD | 225 | ||
| Trapezius | 225 | ||
| Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) | 225 | ||
| Splenius Capitis | 225 | ||
| Splenius Cervicis | 225 | ||
| Semispinalis Capitis | 225 | ||
| Scalenes | 225 | ||
| Suboccipital Group | 225 | ||
| Levator Scapula | 225 | ||
| ARMS AND HANDS | 225 | ||
| Deltoid | 225 | ||
| Triceps Brachii | 225 | ||
| Biceps Brachii | 225 | ||
| Brachialis | 226 | ||
| Brachioradialis | 226 | ||
| Pronator Teres | 226 | ||
| Pronator Quadratus | 226 | ||
| Supinator | 226 | ||
| Wrist Flexor Group (Anterior Forearm) | 226 | ||
| Flexor Digitorum Superficialis | 226 | ||
| Flexor Digitorum Profundus | 226 | ||
| Flexor Pollicis Longus | 226 | ||
| Forearm Extensor Group (Posterior Forearm) | 226 | ||
| Answers to Study Questions | 227 | ||
| CHAPTER 1 | 227 | ||
| References | 228 | ||
| Resources | 229 | ||
| MASSAGE CHAIR AND DESKTOP MASSAGE SUPPORT MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS | 229 | ||
| NRG ENERGY MASSAGE TABLES | 229 | ||
| MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE CLUBS | 229 | ||
| MASSAGE SUPPLIES | 230 | ||
| Antibacterial/Germicidal Wipes | 230 | ||
| GENERAL MASSAGE SUPPLIES | 230 | ||
| BUSINESS AND MARKETING | 230 | ||
| Brochures, Business Cards, Gift Certificates | 230 | ||
| Demographics and Trends | 231 | ||
| EDUCATIONAL CHARTS AND HANDOUTS | 231 | ||
| ORGANIZATIONS | 232 | ||
| SOFTWARE PROGRAMS | 232 | ||
| TARGETED MAILING LISTS | 232 | ||
| MODALITIES ADJUNCT TO CHAIR MASSAGE | 232 | ||
| HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS | 233 | ||
| ASSOCIATIONS | 233 | ||
| ONLINE INFORMATION SITES | 233 | ||
| Index | 235 | ||
| A | 235 | ||
| B | 235 | ||
| C | 236 | ||
| D | 236 | ||
| E | 236 | ||
| F | 237 | ||
| G | 237 | ||
| H | 237 | ||
| I | 237 | ||
| J | 237 | ||
| K | 237 | ||
| L | 237 | ||
| M | 237 | ||
| N | 238 | ||
| O | 238 | ||
| P | 238 | ||
| Q | 238 | ||
| R | 239 | ||
| S | 239 | ||
| T | 240 | ||
| U | 241 | ||
| V | 241 | ||
| W | 241 | ||
| Y | 241 |