Side Lying Massage

Materials

• 2 DVDs - 100 minutes
• Text - 63 pages
• Multiple-choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "test online" option
• Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the online option

Description

Usually thought of mainly for pregnancy massage, side lying techniques can also be used for any clients who may be unable to lie comfortably in prone or supine positioning. Individuals with recent surgeries, obese clients or simply for easier access to certain areas of the body are all potential recipients of side lying massage techniques. It can easily be integrated into traditional massage techniques and often provides the best access to shoulder, neck, low back and hip areas as well as allowing for more effective stretches in those areas.

Using the instructional set of DVDs and accompanying text you will:

• Define the cautions and contraindications for side lying massage techniques.
• Identify the techniques and sequence for side lying variations on the client's back, including muscles of spine, neck, shoulder, cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas, while facing the client.
• Recognize the techniques and sequence for side lying variations on the client's back while standing behind the client.
• List and describe side lying techniques and sequence used on the arm of the client.
• Discover the side lying techniques and sequence used on the top portion (thigh) of the client as well as explain recommended draping techniques.
• Investigate the side lying techniques and sequence used on the lower leg (calf), including transitioning to foot.
• Identify the side lying techniques and sequence for the foot of the client.
• Review additional side lying techniques, including facilitated stretching.

Presented by Dr. James Mally, massage therapist and instructor since 1979, you will be able to enhance your practice by being able to work with clients in a more three-dimensional way.

Course Objectives

• Define the cautions and contraindications for side lying massage techniques.
• Identify the techniques and sequence for side lying variations on the client’s back, including muscles of spine, neck, shoulder, cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas, while facing the client.
• Recognize the techniques and sequence for side lying variations on the client’s back while standing behind the client.
• List and describe side lying techniques and sequence used on the arm of the client.
• Discover the side lying techniques and sequence used on the top portion (thigh) of the client as well as explain recommended draping techniques.
• Investigate the side lying techniques and sequence used on the lower leg (calf), including transitioning to foot.
• Identify the side lying techniques and sequence for the foot of the client.
• Review additional side lying techniques, including facilitated stretching.

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Instructors

James R. Mally, ND

Dr. James R. Mally graduated from massage school in 1976 with over 1,000 hours of training, later attending Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine earning a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree in 1984. As the founder of the Healing Arts Institute, a massage therapy school in California, Dr. Mally is an administrator and teacher of anatomy and physiology, massage, business, ethics, deep tissue massage, sports massage and other courses. Dr. Mally has had over 30 years of teaching experience in the massage and healthcare field.

Dr. Mally is author and instructor for the Institute's Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage for Professionals and Side Lying Massage courses.