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Massage for Couples
Saturday, November 12, 2005
9:30 - 5:00
$110 per person
This day-long course is an ideal introduction to the world of Massage. It is an opportunity for you to exchange some massage with your partner under some expert guidance.
The skin is the largest sense organ of the body, thereby explaining why we have such a strong, innate need for touch. Yes, we all have the "need" for touch. Consider how a child is reassured by a warm hug, how holding the hand of a loved one brings feelings of comfort, or how a backrub eases away tension. The simplest physical contact can trigger emotional and mental connections in return.
The Basic Strokes
 | The Welcoming Press |
| The Musclewarmer |
| Kneading |
| Ringing |
| Flicking |
| Ironing |
| Drumming |
There are no hard and fast rules about non-therapeutic massage, just an overall guiding principle: If it feels good, and it's safe, do it.
Besides learning how to give a soothing, relaxing massage you will learn the proper methods of massage that will not leave you fatigued. Massage for couples is intended to soothe all of your senses. The TOUCH of your partner on your skin and muscles is only a part of the experience.
| SOUND |
| SCENT |
| SIGHT |
| MORE -- There's always more to explore. |
Some of the positive effects of massage for couples:
| Learn to give an effective massage using proper body mechanics to avoid feeling fatigued after only a few minutes of massage. |
| The fulfillment of one of your most basic human needs (contact). |
| The satisfaction in knowing you are doing something good for your mind and body. |
| The reduction of the effects of stress on the body (which in turn removes your perception that you feel stressed). |
| Softer, healthier skin -- Oil and friction removes the external layer of dry, dead skin all over your body, leaving a new layer of fresh, healthy skin! |
What you will need
| Bring a blanket, beach towel or bath towel, small flat sheet and a pillow case. |
| Wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to slip in and out of. If you intend to keep underwear on, don't wear your best lingerie. Wear something that you are prepared to get a bit of oil on. Swimwear is also acceptable. |
| Don't wear makeup! If you do, you may have to request that your face isn't massaged for that session. Oil and makeup don't mix. |
| It's a good idea to bring a bottle of drinking water. |
| If you have a specific scented oil that you prefer, bring it. Otherwise we will provide the oil. |
About your instructor
Joe Martin, LMBT NC1090
Member:
American Massage Therapy Association, The National Qigong Association, Healing Tao Instructor’s Association of North America.Graduate: Therapeutic Massage Training Institute
Special Training in: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Polarity, Reiki, Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese Internal Organ Massage), Chakra Balancing, Touch for Health Kinesiology, Universal Tao (from Mantak Chia), PKP, and more.
For all the work we do, we need to take a greater responsibility for our own self nurturing. It really isn't a pointless indulgence to relish in a relaxing, sensory experience. It's more like insurance. To maintain good physical and emotional health, we must reduce stress. To maintain a healthy self-concept we must learn to appreciate ourselves and reward our efforts.
Take time out of your day to give yourself (or get) the tender loving care you need. You are a special person, after all.
To register, call 704 895-6788 or email us at massage@chionline.com