This short Niseko Chiropractic course will give you the practical info you need to give a high-quality massage to friend or partner.

The massage 6-hour workshop can be attempted to different times and formats but we suggest the course will run over 2 evenings with 3.5 hours per session. No previous massage or anatomy knowledge is needed but you will get more out of the experience is you have had some previous related training.

The focus will be on concepts and applying specific techniques rather than running through a set routine. You will have the chance to work on various body types and there will be plenty of time to allow for practice and refinement of techniques in the sessions.

The workshop will be facilitated by Brent Verco from Niseko Chiropractic who has a 12-year background in teaching remedial massage in Australia as well as anatomy at a university level.

Massage tables will be provided but please bring your own sheets and pillows.

Specific Course Aims

This short course will give you some introductory basic skills to safely set up a table, determine when and when not it’s a good time to deliver a full body relaxation massage to a friend or partner.

We will equip you with some basic massage techniques and review the best places on the body to use them. Also covered is where NOT to massage due to the presence of vulnerable anatomical structures. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing correct techniques that minimize joint damage to the therapists and also results in a more effective delivery of pressure.

Detailed workshop description

Day 1: 6:00- 6:30pm Quick housekeeping and workshop rules, brief guided meditation and introductions.
Day 1 6:30-7:30pm Overview of massage the back and neck.
Day 1 7:30-8:30pm Massaging the posterior leg and hip. Short drink break and review.
Day 1 8:00-8:30pm Practice, question time and some “ Tricks of the trade “

Day 2: 6:00- 6:30pm Quick housekeeping and workshop rules, brief guided meditation and introductions.
Day 2 6:00-6:30pm Massage of the front of leg and hips
Day 2 7:30-8:30p Head, neck, arms and hands.
Day 2 8:30-9:00pm Introduction to feet and then some free practice time. Review of course, taking on board feedback for some possible options for further workshops.

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