On-Site Chair Massage

Description

Course Description:

This course will present the basics for providing a safe and effective portable chair massage. The benefits and potential contraindications of chair massage will be reviewed, and opportunities to use chair massage as either a stand-alone service or as a way to increase referrals will also be discussed.  Each participant will learn the set-up and break down of a portable massage chair and have the opportunity to practice a number of techniques as part of a full chair massage routine.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the benefits of chair massage in the workplace
• Understand contraindications for chair massage
• Demonstrate the proper setup and breakdown of a portable massage chair as well as proper sanitation measures
• Determine key elements of communication with a client before, during and after a chair massage
• Demonstrate a comprehensive portable massage chair routine while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Discuss ways in which to offer chair massage as a stand-alone service or as a way to increase referrals for other massage services