Massage Tutorial: Working on a Fully Clothed Client
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2018
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You're used to massaging clients with oil... so what do you do when someone stays fully clothed?
1:00 Strategy (using chair massage and myofascial release techniques)
1:40 Walking your way down the back
4:00 Moving to unilateral work, using soft fist
5:23 Applying transverse pressure
6:35 How to decrease pressure
7:18 Using forearm/elbow
7:40 Petrissage during clothed massage
8:30 Deep friction of the rotator cuff
10:08 Integrating the entire body
10:45 Lifting regions of the body
12:04 Using the bounce of the body to preserve your back
12:35 Static techniques
14:18 Massaging the foot through socks
16:25 Gliding to create superficial friction
17:30 Using oil when possible
When massaging a clothed client, you can borrow a lot from your experience with chair massage, but you can also keep your Swedish mentality. Walk your way down the body, compressing toward the hips, allowing each compression to tell a story about the body. Let your routine flow, even if each individual contact isn't able to.
Take this opportunity to use the extra traction provided by the clients' clothes. You'll be able to drag the fascia in ways that you might not be able to otherwise, and you can access areas like the glutes and pecs without needing to worry about the drape slipping. Make sure to get informed consent about sensitive areas, even when there's no possibility of exposure.
Mainly, try to embrace the traction rather than trying to somehow glide as if you were using oil. There's a lot of feel-good stuff that you can do with static techniques, and it can be a great opportunity to embrace slowness and stillness.
If you'd like to see some faster clothed massage with more movement, check out my clothed stretching/massage routine for the legs and hips: • Massage Tutorial: Clot...
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he is like the Bob Ross of massage!👌
My cat is kneading my leg as I’m watching this. I think he’s taking notes 🐱
Does he know to trim his nails? :D
This is such a helpful video. This isn't taught in massage school and it really should be.
Carrie Bricker I know! It’s crazy how offering clothed massage has changed the view of some clients I have who said they’d never get a massage.
Yeah--why don't they teach this in massage school?!
Exactly! Many of my clinical hours take place in environments where we are massaging over clothing. At first, I had no idea how to proceed. I was killing my hands trying to glide over fabric. 🤦🏾♀️ Thank you @massagesloth - you ROCK!
I’m so lucky with my school. Before we are even allowed to learn draping and dress down, we have to do 4 weeks of clothed table massage for petrissage, vibration, compression, and tapotement.
The master returns!
I start massage school in a couple of days and I love watching your videos. 💖 Not only are they very helpful, they’re also soothing.
Congrats on your new journey!
thank you very much
Glad to see you back! I’m not a massage therapist, but watching your videos teaches me about musculature, how to better communicate with my therapist, AND your voice completely relaxes me. Thank you!
I love learning from you Ian. You're such a gift to the MT community with all of the tutorials, knowledge, patience and kindness you teach through your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.
Aw jeez, you're going to make me cry :) Thanks, Barbara
I’m so glad your still making videos! Please do a sidelying tutorial using elbows on the back and hips ♥️
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Well taught! This is super helpful for me to build my confidence as a somatic emotional healing practitioner (using bodywork)
We are only doing clothed massage for the first 4 weeks of my program and I’m so glad I found this. Thank youX
I literally just got asked to do an event and the event is catered for a chair and as a LMT idk why but I hate chair massage so I was asked if I would use my table and have clients clothed while I do massage I was like oh s*** but now after watching the video I’m mentally prepared thank you!! Saved my life
Wow what a great video , you are a great teacher and a truly exceptional massage therapist , your technique and knowledge are amazing , I really enjoy watching you work I have gleaned a lot of valuable knowledge that I have incorporated into my massage toolbox, I would like thank you for the thumb saving techniques and my thumbs thank you too,keep up the good work I am sure your subscribers really appreciate it
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My fave massage teacher ever. Always excited to see a new video from Ian!
Glad you’re back Ian!! I really loved your videos . Thanks for sharing your knowledge ! Greetings from Texas!🤗🤗
You’re amazing for doing this! Thank you!
I love your videos, it's so great to see you're back!!
Good advice. Gave me inspiration for my massages. Thank you.
Thank you for the video. I work on a lot of elderly female clients who keep their bra on, so this helps.
Amazing work!! Like always! Love the way You work. Thank You :)
really great video! very clear instructions and nice voice. he is very good!! thanks so much doing this video 🙏🏻💗 one of my favs
Thank you for a very informative tutorial!
Holy Cow!!!! Where have you been??? So good to see you!!! HUGS!!!!
Gracias love your videos!
His great videos got me through massage school
Thank you for this video
Im in massage school now, *graduating in a month*😁 and I agree. Outside of chair massage it doesn't really cover if someone wants to stay fully clothed.
Amazing ! It's been a while ^^
Gonna try your tips out! I work on fully clothed patients in a doctor's office and it's very different from the spa setting!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Great demonstration! If you do another one, it would be nice to hear the recipient comment on what they felt, compared to a Swedish massage. Thanks!
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Hi, great video. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on different popular massage styles and their pros and cons, possibly with short demonstrations?
That's something I've been considering! I'd like to feature people offering all sorts of different styles of massage and telling us their experience. Hopefully soon :)
This is great content! Totally matches the cute logo 😂👌🏼
Oh wow. Didn't know you were still doing videos.
Hi Ian, this is my first time watching your fully clothed massage tutorial and I really enjoyed it. Im going to check out your new book! Do you have any tutorials on fully clothed clients in sidelying position? I'm going to look and see. Thank you for taking the time with putting this tutorial together, it was very helpful.😊
Hey Nancy, thank you! And nothing in particular, just that it's a great chance to do work that takes advantage of the freedom of hand placement and the ability to approach the body from the side. Spreading the lateral low back with crossed hands, mashing the lateral hip muscles down toward the client's feet (which will also create a sensation of low back stretch), stepping down toward the client's feet and pressing their lateral rib fascia up toward their head as they take big breaths. And all sorts of opportunities for arm manipulation, including tractioning the arm superiorly as you press the hip inferiorly! A great lateral fascia stretch. And wait! I do actually have a little clothed sidelying content! I just remembered: czcams.com/video/X6ghJKqG5hk/video.html 😁
Hey Ian. Loving all the vids!
I'm curious where you studied initially to get licensed as a massage therapist. Keep it up :)
Thanks so much! I went to the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, and it's basically my favorite place in the world :)
I know a massage therapist who uses a large square silky cloth on clothed clients (i saw her using it at a chair massage event) to help smooth out the fabric texture and bumpy features like buttons, collars and pockets. It protects their clothing and her hands, and makes for a more integrated flow. Do you recommend any particular brand or fabric content?
This is so useful. Is there any myofascial release training you'd particularly suggest? I did some coursework at massage school but I'd like to deepen my knowledge, and I'm curious what you'd recommend. Thank-you so much.
Hi Ally! If you can get to the southeast US, I heartily recommend Pete Whitridge: www.whitridgewellness.com/schedule.html He's the one that started me down this path, and his style is what I'd aspire to if I weren't so lazy. You would also be well served by checking out Walt Fritz, who has both online and in-class stuff: waltfritzseminars.com/ Stricter MFR, but broadly applicable.
@@MassageSloth how exciting. Thank-you so much for the enthusiastic recommendations!
Do you have a chair massage routine video? I have a chair event tomorrow and I haven't done chair massage in ages! Could use some refreshing.
Hi Jennifer, I do have one, but I could probably stand to make a new one: czcams.com/video/F5jvTtp2Dx0/video.html In my next iteration I'll talk about how to use bent arms as well (I do use straight limbs quite a bit, but I'll also tuck my elbow into my side and do something like a t-rex posture for working on the mid and lower back). If I missed your event, I hope it went well!
The event is tonight. I will look it up before I go. Thanks so much! I truly appreciate it. You are awesome!
For me, the hardest part about working on a clothed massage client (whether on a table or chair massage) can be the fabric I’m massaging over. Some literally can rub my hands raw.
This is true! That's one reason why I try to limit how much I glide over the cloth itself (except when I'm purposely creating heat through friction). During clothed table and chair massages I mostly move between techniques; I'll contact the cloth, sink in, apply pressure and change, then lift my hand and move where I'd like to go next.
The purpose of this massage is just for relaxation or there's muscle work involve?
It’s been a while!
Mine father have lung cancer and he have pains,I'll try this moves but idk if they ll help
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Totally see where he gets the name from now.
Shiatsu!
Hey Ian I need an opinion from you. I suffer from a lot of muscle spasms on my neck and shoulders, the doctor recommends to do trigger point injections but I’ve never tried massage therapy or ever gotten a massage. Any thoughts on this?
Rachel Benites
I'm not Ian and, hopefully, he'll respond to you; but I have a suggestion that you could consider trying.
In addition to getting a good massage, and some stretches, look at your mineral intake, and increase it; especially, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Try Epsom salt baths or foot soaks (your feet will absorb the magnesium) and add lots of leafy greens like kale and spinach to your daily meals. Drop processed foods, too!
Hi Rachel, I do think that massage could help. Muscles are more likely to spasm when they're tight and sensitive, and regular pain-free massage can gradually desensitize those areas. When you're looking for your first massage, I recommend trying someone who has been in business for a while, and who doesn't talk too much about trigger points. Trigger point work can be helpful, but it can potentially aggravate spasm if it isn't done with care. Look for someone who touts gentle work, and make sure to specify that you don't want your neck stretched too much, especially at first. If you can find someone who works within your body's touch/movement tolerance, it could make a solid difference over time. Best of luck!
I agree, Ian! I am a reflexologist and I recommend to many of my clients to find a good massage therapist, because it really enhances the body's ability to alleviate pain.
Unfortunately, a lot of my clients have gotten skiddish about massage therapy because there are some LMTs who only do deep tissue massage. That is not a good thing for someone who is experiencing a lot of pain.
Likewise, I use gentle touch (mild to moderate touch) according to what the client can tolerate. Better progress is made with that approach. Going at it like Rambo is counterproductive!
I was introduced to reflexology last year when I was very sick and debilitated. EVERYTHING HURT!! She was being gentle but had to be EXTRA gentle with me when we first started. I made rapid progress. Later on, we incorporated massage during every other appointment and I found that the two combined was very helpful in regaining my health back.
Again, it is so good to see you! I've missed you and worried about you!
Massage Sloth thank you! I will definitely be going to one soon.
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Your best video? The one debunking knots!
😟 my back muscles would be killing me if you used these techniques
Pretty much a compression massage & myofasical release
Is it very unusual for a client to remain clothed? I might try a massage if that's a thing people do.
It's somewhat unusual in that it doesn't happen very often, but it's not strange :) If you'd like to guarantee that your massage therapist can work with you fully clothed, I recommend trying Thai massage. It's pretty amazing.
You can do an intestinal rainbow on the stomach to get rid of constipation.
In high school, I bet you were voted "most likely to continue being awesome."
Like thai massage, i like that
I prefer to see their skin in order to know what is going on with their skin. I would use this on unclothed clients who don't want oil on their skin. Reason for that could be expensive clothing eg silk et cetera.
Lol I thought I was odd I prefer being clothed I have a skin condition.