Oh this point, the video can be a sexual education one😂😂 I like it😅
@TheJustinHit6 жыл бұрын
Gota foreplay and "warm them up."
@LionSPH5 жыл бұрын
I've been an LMT for about 3 years now and over time my body mechanics got worse and I fell into bad habits (like depending too much on my thumbs or sort of hunching rather than keeping my back upright). Your videos have really helped me to correct my body mechanics and give even better treatments. Thank you!
@lunamorvran82024 жыл бұрын
So many clients want that deep pressure right away. I tell them I'm warming up the area but the complain that it's not deep enough. It's so frustrating.
@ki-onfurumbo16574 жыл бұрын
Luna Morvran yes I agree with you. As soon as the client lay down they want me to go deep. When I try to explain they don't wanna listen.
@rakyatawam62354 жыл бұрын
I am that type of client 😂😂 The reason: I frequently got deep massaged ever since I was 10 years old. Like almost everyday since it is our love culture between parents and son. 😅😅
@ki-onfurumbo16574 жыл бұрын
Rakyat Awam good for you ✌️
@charyp.19354 жыл бұрын
Luna Morvran yes I get that a lot. I tell them I have to warm your muscles up first.
@monivela4 жыл бұрын
This is when you need to educate them letting them know that you will gradually increase pressure for best results. If they insist, then let them know you may not be a good match . You need to work on client's that appreciate you and your technique, if they don't, let them go!
@Big_bus3036 жыл бұрын
I used my thumbs so much that I got to the point where I couldn't strike a lighter....working without abusing the thumbs is difficult but extremely important. 9 years into my career and learning to use my tools hasn't been easy but it has prolonged my career. This is all great advice I do hope that beginners are watching your videos, because I learned it all by trial and error- Thank You so much for enlightening those new comers!!
@checkfoldcallraise4 жыл бұрын
I certainly appreciate it. I love giving massage, and now I'm about to start school to make it my career and learn proper techniques to make people feel better. 😁
@allysonmessina17856 жыл бұрын
So funny I'm not a beginner therapist, I've been in this profession full time for four years and now I'm on my seventh month, but I wanted to check this out because maybe there are certain things I haven't corrected throughout the years, and the thumbs are a tough one for me to throw away, although I do also use my knuckles, fists, and forearms. The advice about what to say in the post session I will implement! Some of this advice is great for beginners and experienced massage therapists alike. Thank you!
@KathRob19944 жыл бұрын
Glad to know I’m not the only therapist that slips up calling hypertonicity, hypertension! :)
@KingofArmatures4 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful. I'm not a massage therapist, but I've been thinking about applying to a school because I've been giving my housemates massages lately and I've grown to enjoy it a lot. I realized very slowly that using my thumbs all of the time was causing my thumbs a lot of pain, and I never thought about warming an area up before putting on the pressure.
@CL-wd2zw2 жыл бұрын
Got to go school and get licensed or certified, whatever in your area. I did after different careers. Your technique with drastically improve. You'll learn how to save your body for another day. Plus you can make it a career.
@sleightenchurchwell6178 Жыл бұрын
Hi I am thinking of doing this after hs which I graduate in two years any advice ik it's been two years since you commented?
@mosthigh1db6 жыл бұрын
I realize your tutorials are for professionals, which I am not. But watching your videos have now given me some basic tools when massaging my husband and daughter in the future. I now know to warm them up first and not to murder muscle knots!!!!!!!! Great info and techniques as well. Thank you
@TheDancerMacabre6 жыл бұрын
I will say one thing about using thumbs and fingers, and this was "passed" to me by two of my instructors who have been doing massage full time for over 30 years combined: Don't be afraid to use your thumbs or fingers, but also don't over do it. Start off, as you said, using forearms, side of your hand, gravity techniques, but if you never use your thumbs or fingers, you'll never build any strength, you'll fatigue, tire out, and be in pain if you go from 0-60. Start slowly, focus on self care, remember body mechanics (Which you did point out, stacking your weight on a join then deciding to move it with that weight will lead to discomfort or even injury.) Using all your tools is important as well as taking care of yourself. You need endurance, dexterity, and palpating skills to deal with some intrinsic muscles, especially in the hands, feet, and other areas where direct pressure is needed, but an elbow or fist may be overkill.
@ChicScreamer4 жыл бұрын
I’m not a new therapist but this video is a great reminder of the Therapist life. Words to live by. Great video🤓
@robertstone12996 жыл бұрын
1st class professional advice. Excellent work Spencer.
@gladysbabirye25976 жыл бұрын
Hey
@RobertJonesWightpaint5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a masseur - I have back and neck issues though: and I wish you were my massage therapist. You're intelligent, thinking about what you're doing, prepared to learn to do your job better. Too many therapists seem to get into a rut and do their job the same way, with minimal interaction. They forget that we like to know what's going on with our own bodies, or, as you say, bombard us with advice afterwards which we're in no condition to absorb. I'm sure this cuts both ways - if you as a client just lie there and expect the therapist to sort you out in one session, you're generally asking the impossible and expecting a quick fix. A problem that's taken forty or fifty years to develop isn't especially likely to be fixed in twenty minutes, though. Building a relationship takes two.
@georgieboy91014 жыл бұрын
Good advice. As a client, I hated when the therapist does what he wants rather then asking the client. I usually find this in top spas found in hotels rather than basic massage clinics. I would also add hygiene to be important. nine times out of ten, I get a massage after a workout then a shower, so I'm squeaky clean. Nothing worse then being massaged upon and smelling the lunch the therapist just had on his person or having to deal with bad body odor.
@princehumperdinck67002 жыл бұрын
I agree… only if you’re in a spa. If you’re getting work done in a clinical setting there is a reason why they will work certain areas that you think don’t need work. I mean, that’s what they go to school for, not the client :)
@maggiermaloy6142 Жыл бұрын
Well, thats all true, but please be considerate of your therapist with your hygiene too. Post work out before you massage can be kinda funky. A few of my friends who are therapists have commented on people being smelly or sweaty from working out or just not freshening up before the massage. This can be offensive to one's nose but they push through because they're professional.
@MinkaLovesPineapples4 жыл бұрын
As a new massage therapist, your videos are so helpful thank you!
@massagebyclaudio2 жыл бұрын
I'm like Leonine below. I have been an LMT for 16 years plus and I have wrecked by hands and body. I suscribed to this guy because 1) I like the way he talks and 2) I truly believe he will save my career. (I suffer from trigger fingers)
@lizzombiegirl32805 жыл бұрын
I'm starting school soon to start as a Massage therapist and I am really happy I got see these videos so I can take I look what I am getting into before I do it, so thank you!
@2Argyll2 жыл бұрын
Spencer, I just came across your videos today. They are exactly what I have been looking for. Love your excellent content. I’m not a massage therapist but I am presently studying anatomy so I appreciate your use of anatomical terms as well as your excellent descriptions of what is going on in the specific area. You are a treasure, keep up the good work and take good care of yourself. Harlan
@andreajj99935 жыл бұрын
i am massage therapist in 9 yers until now. but its now good to focus whats the clients wants. you can only perform remedial massage. for the clients wants. example. the back pain.
@zsuzsanna207 жыл бұрын
best advices ever so true all of them. I make most of these mistakes, but will try to change them
@savannahvasquez6004 жыл бұрын
zsuzsanna20 hi. It’s been two years. Are you still a massage therapist? And how do you like it?
@supersquaboonthealmighty56704 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos man. My girlfriend has been having back pains lately and I figured out that theres a lot more to back rubs than just rubbing someones back for twenty minutes. I feel like I learned a lot from what I've watched
@jennythomas80326 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos! Something about you is so relaxing! ❤
@sorygerod5 жыл бұрын
Agree
@Memejs19655 жыл бұрын
We don't have knots, we have tough muscle fiber. If it doesn't hurt us, there's no reason to try to work it out. Just make them feel good. When you try to loosen it up I feel worse the next day. I have tough muscle fiber because I do physical work that makes my muscles strong. Just relax me don't try eliminate the strong muscles that I have. Love you bunches. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.
@FireMaiden.6666 жыл бұрын
I get regular sports massages and being 'massage drunk' is soooooo true. I get it after every session.
@jiujitsu945 жыл бұрын
I've refined my practice over the years by adding Graston technique, pin and stretch, and Thai massage. I add these modalities to a basic sports massage and the results are outstanding. I also recommend Doterra products. Essential oils can do wonders for the olfactory system and soft tissue as well.
@mitsk20026 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Especially loved the examples/role-playing you did, as it helps me remember more.
@Theoplasfriendofgod5 жыл бұрын
Yes! His style of teaching PERFECTLY matches my style of learning!
@evanneacquaviva87534 жыл бұрын
Every video I watch I think how can he top the previous video, but you do! I love this so much I feel like I should be paying you for all this thorough advice. I will be starting clinics soon and I feel so much more confident with all of your tips. I love the advice about not giving too much info. I hope you keep making these videos!!
@etherealdeal17927 жыл бұрын
I love u! I wish u were my massage therapist. Thanks for the content ❤
@joshtunick75677 жыл бұрын
eTheReal Deal I ageee he seems so sweet
@RictorPHX7 жыл бұрын
you should upload a video where you show your massage flow how you transition each move together .
@cheligans16 жыл бұрын
Rictor Phoenix b
@CL-wd2zw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice.
@Minnie.s_Haven Жыл бұрын
I don't know how, but I've trusted you for starters
@clairkinsman66485 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, I'm currently learning massage at college and your videos are really helpful
@erickoontz68356 жыл бұрын
Spencer is adorable, and such a pleasant voice! I'd like to be a client.
@Nadamedetendra246 жыл бұрын
Eric Koontz a lisp
@oldrestless4 жыл бұрын
Weduce the knot.
@mabstvko Жыл бұрын
Thank u for sharing this😊my wife always using here thumb to massage me...she said his thumb always painful while she massage me..it was very helpful...watching here from 🇵🇭
@MERRY4098 Жыл бұрын
I am in college now and I'm glad I see this video
@denisemyers90525 жыл бұрын
Get the client email. After the session, you can email them suggestions of self care. That way, you can still educate them, but not right after the massage.. They'll appreciate the email and will be more likely to follow the suggestions.
@trenchrock4 жыл бұрын
That's great advice! Thank you!
@CerberusBindeweed2 жыл бұрын
I am a big believer in incorporating massage tools wherever possible to help save/rest your hands. For example, to replace thumb work , I would recommend you use trigger point tools like thumb savers, massage thumb save T-bar, knobble it massage tool and other similar trigger point tools.
@tattootiff2744 жыл бұрын
The wrestling picture and pile-driver reference cracked me up 😂
@fudjiecakebrowny5 жыл бұрын
I completely agree on warming up the muscles first. But how can you do this when you have to work the whole body in 50 minutes ?
@aimsical2855 жыл бұрын
Effleurage, petrissage, and friction all promote and enhance circulation. If you don't have the amount of time you'd like to have, use your basic techniques in more concentrated areas to warm them up for specific deep work. Also, increasing your session length to 60 minutes can help too. I've worked in different places that do 50 min and 60 min sessions and I've found I can get a lot more done with those extra 10 minutes.
@aimsical2855 жыл бұрын
@@elevatedaspirations But you can't force clients to do a longer session if their bodies or their bank accounts tell them otherwise. They do what they can, and they expect us as professionals to do what we can.
@aimsical2855 жыл бұрын
@@elevatedaspirations You can definitely still educate your clients. There's also different modalities or specialties that can help you get more accomplished in a shorter time period. I love to use Pain Patterns and Solutions (PPS) to help find and fix the source of most problems, and it fits in perfectly with my regular flow.
@aimsical2855 жыл бұрын
@@elevatedaspirations Also consider the space you work in when you start out. In a chiropractor's office, clients were going specifically for pain management, so if I only worked on 1 or 2 areas for the whole hour but I worked on the areas they have pain in as well as helped the source of the problem, clients will be happy. In a spa, most clients (but not all) will want relaxation. You can still find and work on many of their problems, and several clients would ask for bodywork for specific issues, but they went to the spa with a main goal of relaxation in mind. Good luck in school! It's definitely not an EASY job, and not always glamorous, but it's totally worth it.
@nellylando98502 жыл бұрын
I agree with you , you are not to fight the muscle but less pressure, good stuff you are teaching 👏🏻👏🏻
@ttdur81025 жыл бұрын
Wow. Really glad I learned all this at school. Gives me hope when I start massaging people
@lewislewis62305 жыл бұрын
I'm downloading your videos so i will not forget for my everyday work
@Me-re7kj3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. You ARE THE MAN of truly awesome massage. . . . G R E A T . . .
@monica111197 жыл бұрын
Great information, I appreciate it! :)
@pavlina.f6 жыл бұрын
This was so good. Thank you!
@AbsolutelyLinda555 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽
@cindefckinrellab6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was a very helpful video! Im going to share it with my massage therapy classmates.
@cindybentley56734 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. You are ALWAYS very helpful. Thank you for sharing.
@TheDouglaslu6 жыл бұрын
it's funny, for many times i start warm up for my clients before getting deep in muscles, they just say harder already!
@mariaelizabandolesalcantar39287 жыл бұрын
All information noted and very useful. Thank you. You've been very helpful. God bless.
@ginkgobiloba44185 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for all the great advice and knowledge 😃
@timothydrumm56903 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Spencer - excellent!
@jackiebear63166 жыл бұрын
can't wait to watch more videos from you
@sandrahoward61615 жыл бұрын
Do you have a ring on while massaging?
@elegancesalonbarbershop75463 жыл бұрын
thanks for that honest introduction we really appreciate it well I really Do.
@doloresvangaal22483 жыл бұрын
Yep.. I tried to 'murder nots' today and went to quick... I actually 'know' these mistakes yet sometimes I still 'fall into trap'. Going too hard and to deep to quick can make you lose clients... 😑 I still want to 'fix' them too quickly
@ludwigvonn98895 жыл бұрын
Good advice on client demands!
@mohdshahnawaz38642 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video. Thank you so much for this valuable information. Lots of love from an Australian 🇦🇺❤
@adamuppsala19312 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sammyodarling6 жыл бұрын
I have a really hard time with going too deep too quick. A lot of the clients tell me that they want deep firm pressure and ask me to go deeper as I am warming up. I can get maybe 5 minutes of warming up before they say something... I usually just switch to ironing at that point.
@cindybentley56734 жыл бұрын
Just explain that you have to warm up the muscles first so they will allow you to go deep.
@richardstoc5 жыл бұрын
I have never had full one hour massage before last week and don't really know what I needed so he did the universal back and neck shoulders tension unfortunately the therapist didn't do much consult ion before or after the massage even after the second session. I did like the massage though just lacked in communication especially with a newby like me.
@sm98462 жыл бұрын
Very excellent ! Thank you so much ! From Iran
@cassandram42595 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips. Thank you
@ninaz2120 Жыл бұрын
Body is a whole and holistic approach to massage is the key. For instance working on the certain part of the foot heals the spine. I find just focusing on the area the client wants is taking away from my work and experience. If there is no trust in my work and client wants to direct my work, we wouldn't be good match, don't mind losing them.
@JV-nh9rj6 жыл бұрын
at ifrst, i was like.. "this dude" but after watching, you are very correct in those 5 noob things.
@hristijanstojanovski44304 жыл бұрын
Bro keep the good job with this massage videos.I learn a lot,happy to see the new stuff from you
@citaramos88075 жыл бұрын
You're right thank you
@candyrain53633 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Thumbs do come naturally for me. Definitely will improve my touch with forearm & fist. 🙂
@MONNIKAUS5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!! this is what I was looking for!!!
@kywiebee70473 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this channel 🙏 it's so informative and covers so many questions I've had as a more beginginer therapist !
@Tindlez7 жыл бұрын
Thank you again, lol. Ok no more pile driving knots
@faithehamm71756 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was very helpful.
@HananGrow Жыл бұрын
👏😄 Great points! I love your videos. Looking forward to learning more from you 👍
@jimkreider9997 Жыл бұрын
I sure wish Spenser would come back to KZfaq. He's knowledgeable
@nickschager96683 жыл бұрын
Thank you @HM_massage
@jackievanbeestmindfulnessl38824 жыл бұрын
Wauw, thnx for the advice, this realy helps, cause I was to eager with meditation excersises at first with my reiki treatments Now I know how I can practice my acupressure treatments with my future cliënts Namasté and have a great evening Greetings, Jackie
@elizabethseiden18674 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! I’m having trouble finding the right massage school. The going price is $10,000. I found a school in New Mexico, but I don’t like the state due to some bad experiences there. The seven month course sounds fast and efficient. However, will I have enough time to work while attending school full time? I know there’s no financial aid for vocational training schools. Many of them are scams like Cortiva of Las Vegas and Hands On of Corpus Christi, Texas. The schools are dirty with a disrespectful money hungry staff. Do I need advanced massage techniques to make more money?
@daekonmeza72524 жыл бұрын
FAFSA actually does help with some massage schools, they helped with mine!
@shemekascales4589 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@corinaweber90146 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this movie. Great tips
@nanetteiglupas78386 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your skills to us.
@XhopebringerX7774 жыл бұрын
Thinking about starting school next year. Love your videos it’s great content!
@jenniferkleine47136 жыл бұрын
Just got a deep tissue massage. I think she was new. Im more sore now the day after and actually have bruises.
@youayang61704 жыл бұрын
If it's your first time to get a deep tissue, you will be sore.
@cindybentley56734 жыл бұрын
That’s normal.
@arjunpatel1751 Жыл бұрын
Very good information
@mrs.endless96146 жыл бұрын
In my opinion it would be smarter, if the patients ask the therapist for advice where the problems come from and what spot is more important to work on.
@limi65926 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see a lot of people did the first one wrong because I felt really dumb about that lmao
@yolianneerosario52226 жыл бұрын
This is great! Perfect advice❤️
@TUBULETD465 жыл бұрын
Great advice...
@catrenaluang5 жыл бұрын
This was super useful
@princesujon76862 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@evall66474 жыл бұрын
The great thing about using your elbow is you don't have to use too much of your body weight on it; resting my elbow right on the trigger point is enough pressure for the client, sometimes its even too much pressure for them to handle. #savethethumbs
@rmorph3310 ай бұрын
Thank you man, I’m in Massage school currently and they seem weak but I have no comparisons so disregard that. I’m somewhat confused on how it is all being taught to me?? Is this fairly common before “hands getting on body’s”?? Thank you again
@marilouth50445 жыл бұрын
You are so right.. I had a very good lady. And she told me that she had a problem to her arm. And i find that she had problem with her neck. I explained it and "fix" it . so she can move her full hand again. At my first massage a ask about. Hobbies and jobs. So i can find out much faster where they need more. Time.
@smc84675 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful 😄
@caldylangoss22875 жыл бұрын
Great video, dude!
@danasher96883 жыл бұрын
Very informative. U have a nice voice and very clear instructions. Best wishes bro. ❤
@trotterglobe92784 жыл бұрын
Wow! You’re amazing!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom
@MythLabWorld Жыл бұрын
Super informative to me! Thank you
@cycdcapscoach32305 жыл бұрын
I'm in MT school right now!
@lenibongat6613 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those information..
@nardiamills51684 жыл бұрын
good word of wisdom love it
@ramelsabado62332 жыл бұрын
Thank for the advice Boss
@APieceofT3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@davidharris74975 жыл бұрын
I am a Aromatherapy massage therapist I never used my thumbs and my massage is very relaxing it’s not suppose to hurt I always do a client information sheet and using different essential oils, I would like my clients to feel refreshed and relaxed