Muscle Melting: Non-Force Deep Tissue Massage

Class Description: To many people, Deep Tissue Massage means hard, aggressive, painful techniques meant to force the muscle to release tension. This type of work can leave the client with increased pain and the therapist burned out with stressed hands and joints. The latest anatomy research and development of advanced techniques show us the way to work in cooperation with the nervous system, the muscle proprioceptors, and the lymphatic system, engaging the body’s own healing mechanisms in order to release muscle tension and pain more thoroughly, deeply, and gently. This class will teach the therapist to identify and flush inflammation out of the muscles in preparation for deep work. Slow, sinking strokes performed

with soft hands and optimal body alignment will calm the nervous system and lower proprioceptive activity. Energy flows will be offered for those who are geared that way. Effective, specific routines of non-force, deep tissue massage for…