Massage – Do I wear underwear? Yes or no?

Massage – Do I wear underwear? Yes or no?

You’ve never had a massage before or maybe you’ve had a few or maybe you are seeing a new therapist. After the pre-massage consultation where the therapist has determined your health and relaxation goals for the session, they’ve breezed from the room with the throw-away comment “please get undressed to your comfort level and get under the towel”. You are now faced with the dilemma that can haunt you for the entire time you are on the table for your…

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Prone Breast Support Bolstering

Prone Breast Support Bolstering

For many women, lying face down on a massage table can be uncomfortable. In particular, women with larger boobs may struggle to enjoy and benefit from a mobile massage in Sydney. The pressure on their breasts is too much and can be painful. Nursing mothers or women who have had breast augmentation may also have difficulty in lying on a massage table for an extended period of time. For a while now, when it is apparent that women were uncomfortable…

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How to Succeed as a Male Massage Therapist

How to Succeed as a Male Massage Therapist

Many men who are thinking about studying massage are put off because they hear stories about how hard it can be to build a client base as a male massage therapist. And yes to a point there are challenges associated with being a male in the massage industry that females do not face. But, like most things in life, if you want it badly enough then you can learn how to succeed as a male massage therapist. But it isn’t…

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Male Massage Sydney

Male Massage Sydney

If you are in need of a massage and your preference is for a male massage Sydney then Richard Lane is available for mobile massage 7 days/evenings. Professional quality home massage Sydney service from an accredited male massage therapist for women and men. Remedial, sports and deep tissue massage is provided in the comfort of your own home. Please call or text 0434 631 987 if you require any information regarding my massage services, booking availability and service area. Male Massage…

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Things Massage Therapists Say That Would Get Them Fired If They Worked Somewhere Else

Things Massage Therapists Say That Would Get Them Fired If They Worked Somewhere Else

A Facebook poster recently posed the question in a massage humour group “What is something that you said today at work that if you worked someplace different would get you fired?“ As a disclaimer for the masssage industry, many of the answers below are from therapists to clients (or between therapists) where there is an established relationship so more casual than for a first professional interaction. “Can I touch your butt?” Damn, you got a tight butt!Hey you wanna stick…

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Describing what massage is….badly

Describing what massage is….badly

Recently a Facebook poster asked the question of the massage profession “how would you explain massage…badly” Needless to say many of the responses were very good and an edited selection is listed below under the various categories. Gratuitous Violence I get paid to beat people up.People pay me to beat them up with my elbows.I torture people until they feel better.People ask me to hurt them.I get paid to make people scream and moan…and they thank me after. Naked (and…

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What to Expect at Your First Massage: A Complete Guide

What to Expect at Your First Massage: A Complete Guide

First-time massage clients often feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about their upcoming session. This comprehensive guide will help you feel more confident and prepared for your initial mobile massage experience. Before Therapist Arrival Most people focus on the massage itself, but preparation begins before you arrive. Eat lightly before your appointment – a full stomach can make you uncomfortable when lying on the massage table. Aim to ready no later than 10 minutes before therapist arrives so that…

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Dowager’s Hump – Massage and Exercise

Dowager’s Hump – Massage and Exercise

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference – based on various YouTube resources. Deep Tissue Massage and Manual Therapy for Relieving Dowager’s Hump – Erik Dalton Massage techniques – standing, assess how tight are the sub-occiptal muscles and then reassess when client is sitting. If tone of sub-occipals are tighter when standing implies that there is an input from the pelvis. Side-lying fist into upper traps. Lean in and get client to gently lift shoulder (restricted…

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Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab

Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://youtu.be/hfUXzY2wQiw “Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab” Why does my hip snap? Snapping hip syndrome sensation felt on the font or side of the hip that occurs with various motions – can be painful or painless – can be associated with a loud noise through to no noise. External snapping hip is associated either ITB or gluteus maximus moving over the greater trochanter. Can be…

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When Biomechanics DOESN’T Matter: Dr. Greg Lehman

When Biomechanics DOESN’T Matter: Dr. Greg Lehman

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxEVBVlHpQE Biomechanists find dysfunctions. Muscle timing changes, muscle tightness, ROM, weakness, stability, glute inhibition, lower crossed syndrome, altered motor control etc. We thought that biomechanics was relevant. But how many biomechanical research findings have changed clinical practice for pain? (maybe helps with injuries but not pain. Biomechanical studies try to improve how we function. We must answer: Once defined and measured is it…

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