How to Give a Chair Massage

Summary: Massage is the relaxing practice of applying light pressure to the muscles to relieve tension. Massages are given routinely at day spas, resorts, doctor’s offices and even in homes. In professional settings, such as a spa or resort, the patient lies on a table or sits in a massage chair. Different styles of massage have developed worldwide such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, Thai massage and Shiatsu. The muscles that are focused upon the most during massage are the back and shoulder muscles. Chair massages also known as corporate massage because its techniques are often performed at the airport or in offices and convention centers. Chair massages are performed while the patient is fully clothed to promote circulation, stress relief and stimulation of the muscles.

In this series of expert videos, you will learn all about the relaxing techniques of chair massage. Get tips on the pressure points that provide the most relaxation and master the techniques of chair massage. Learn compression stretches and techniques for applying pressure to the pressure points of the arm and hand. Watch as our expert demonstrates deep tissue massage techniques and facial massage techniques. Get recommendations for sports and orthopedic massage therapy as well as portable massage chairs.