I've been an MT for 17 years and this is pretty much the same exact breakdown that I do. I've also found that if it you get those clients that LOVE extra feet, neck & head work (and there are LOTS of them) they'll be your clients for LIFE.

I have been trained on trained on a British system which consists of 5 minutes per part (Chest, arm, arm, stomach, front of leg, front of leg,back of leg, back of leg, and both buttocks), then 20 mins for the back. At this point the client is asleep or comatose. Thank you for your excellent videos.

This video really help me .I just graduated in october 2018 but I just star working as a massage therapist 4 weeks ago and your videos are really helpful

I was taught 20 minutes on the back including the glutes, 3 minutes on each legs with glutes, 1 min on each foot, 2 minutes on face and scalp, 10 minutes on the neck, 3 on the arm, 1 on the hand, 2 on the torso, 3 on the leg, 1 on the foot. Personally, I never do this. I usually have clients tell me they don’t like the torso done at all or want extra scalp and face and feet, so I usually take from the arms and do the neck work with the face and scalp, or back. I think it’s really hard to think of body parts as separate when I can flow into each one easily.

The head and neck, it's like a mother caress, very comforting. I remember that summer, I had a thing for head massage and I would stop at random hair salon for a shampoo only, just to get a head massage and my hair cleaned at the same time. I prefer more time on the feet though. I remember my first massage, I was 9. When she got to my feet, I freaked out because that area was, along with the neck and armpits, a perfect target during tickle battles, but it felt so good at the same time, I told her it gave me chills to my brain lol. But it's really my trip to Thailand that got me hooked to foot massage. I would get a 30 minute foot massage at the end of the day, it was so affordable. I'm not sure I 100% believe in reflexology, but foot massage has something special to me and it's hard to describe the feeling it creates to the whole body when they hit the right spots, it's like magic, glitters, an electric highway, my wig fly into some unknown dimension...

Thank you! I am 3 weeks into training and have no idea what I'm doing, lol. This helps so much!

thank you so much! this is extremely helpful. I just started my career as a LMT and seem to always go over on hour long massages. I do like that when you flip the client over you start back at their feet again. that makes more sense to me than the way we learned at school. we also didn't learn head massage so that's something I find myself needing to incorporate more.

I agree with the timing of working on various areas however I prefer to do it in a different order. I usually start with the client on their back, I prefer to do face/head massage before I get any lotion/oil on my hands (I have no sink in my room) and I like to start out doing some LDT to the sinuses and neck/shoulder work in this position also. I do enjoy your videos though, as I feel that even someone who has been doing massage for awhile (like me!) can learn new things, we all have specific skills and gifts and thank you for sharing.

I like how u tailor things to make the most out of what time u have. And congrats on 50K subscribers.

You never fail to have great educational videos.

Nice pie chart. Come to think of it, i could print it out and make a wall clock out of it, that way i could train better and time my massages correctly. I am a beginner.

Great breakdown! 😊🙏🏼✨

For me one hour is too little time to do a full body massage. I need at least 90 minutes to not feel I need to rush things. And as a foot reflexologist I can tell you not everybody likes their feet to be touched! I always check before the massage what the client likes and needs, so I don't have to guess. If they don't know, I decide for them based on what they tell me how they feel. My regular clients book often book 90 or 120 minutes massages. But in the end all therapist are different, I'm not saying you should change anything about your routine :).

Love this video. It's too important. And it was too difficult. To find the time when you are new as massage therapist. Thanks so much for Sare it..

Seriously, you are awesome. Your videos answer to my all questions! Keep it up.

Another great video, great points, great way to have a base massage breakdown. Of course you can always adjust if they have tight hams or quads. :)

Damn this guy is very good.

This is very helpful thank you! ❤️🙏🏽

My school taught us to begin our 60 minute routine with the client supine, starting at the head. We included a face massage and an abdominal massage too. They had us do some assisted stretching in that time as well. What are your feelings on all that? The main reason I’d choose to start supine is to get the abdominal work over with sooner in case they have to use the restroom or something. How often do you even work the abdominal area in your practice? I’m new to this so any LMT with thoughts will be appreciated.

Subscribed! I’ll be doing my Swedish timing exam soon and I just found your channel and made me want to watch more videos from you!

Yes! No one rubs your head. You never realize how tense your face is until someone rubs it.

Great video. You are well articulated. Thank you!

I may have to make a trip to Seattle and request a massage from you! Your videos are so informative!!

You are great .detailed and much help ..you know your stuff.

Thank you Mr. Spencer. I really appreciate your videos

Awesome insight, thank you! What do you think about 1 1/2 or 2 hour massages? Worth it? Also, I would love to see you do a head, neck and face massage.

Can you make a video demonstrating these techniques, and show us the timing? Please and thank you.

Good explanation here!

I do just about the same but i do the feet last, so I dont have to touch the face after working feet.

Thank you for the video. So, it's ok if we do the feet first and then the head. Could be the opposite also? I mean thinking that head is a cleaner area than the feet

Great tips, thank you.

Invaluable information! Thanks!

Never knew you were in Spokane. I'm working over in Everett. We may see each other on the fitness competition stage sometime. Love your videos, great info.

Very informative

Thank you!!!

I am lucky enough to have my own practice. I refuse to do 60 minute unless it is chair because to me it isn't enough time to do things RIGHT. I do an over all body to warm things up (along with table heater) and then I get into their complaint areas. I make sure head, hands, hips and feet are done well, then shoulders and back. Abdominal only if they need and want it.

Hi! I am a beginner, really new born one ))) I am interested if you do wash your hands not to have then an oily hair while doing a head massage? Me personally being a client, I really hated that feeling to have oily hair afterwards. Thanks! Great videos! Helps a lot!

Thank u another technique again,..

I start with the client lying on their backs, then spend the rest of the time with the client lying on the tummy so that if there is going to be any drainage, this position helps with this. does anyone else this?

Do you do these breakdowns in this exact order? finishing with neck and head?

Do you not think that it is important to wash your hands after working on the person's feet before you work on their head?

thanks a lot for share HM ¡

Thank you for this video .

As a client I like when a massage therapist massages every part . I don't like when they miss areas

I love your intro.

Great video, thank you

Thanks for this info. I like the way you talk. Can you do an ASMR hand movement/face massage video?

Hello guys 🙌 i would like to ask what's the easiest way to clean the massage bed after session? Thank u in advance 😊

I get the 5 minutes on the hips and glutes and 5 min on the legs. But what if the client don't want work on the hips?

It's ALL ABOUT THE CLIENT. NOT what the THERAPIST want.

Thank U.. I've learned so much from ur videos. They are quite calming as well. Keep up the GREAT WORK 😉!

I agree that many therapists spend too little time on the head and scalp!

I love your shirt!

We divide our 60s the same! Everyone comments on the thorough consistency of my sessions:)

Spencer, what's the best advice on doing massage on guys who are hairy without hurting...

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So knowledgeable ! You need to go out of the road! Or I need to make a trip out west!

I would like to start people on their back because it’s probably more comfortable but I was sick of people keeping their head in the face cradle when they flipped over

Thank you!

Hi Spencer, what about a 50 min? Any tips for timing?

i got it.. thanks for tips..

Are you still using the same routine 5 years later?

Do you have a video with full body massage?

I m a massage therapist with more than 11 years experience in Hong Kong.

I like it hard but the last massage I got left what feels like bruised ribs or back, she had her whole body weight on my skinny back. I shoukd have said something but i like to sit through the pain to get results. Also a question-; do you do the less on woman?

You are the best. Question. Re : hamstrings. Awkward for you ? I notice if I say that I get an eye role. Like I’m the pervert. I def have a problem with it. ... I stretch. Just not to embarrass the massage therapist. What’s the best way to discuss your main issues without coming off as a perv. ? Be a reg client idk. I don’t want the reputation but I have siatic nerve issues from work

Spencer, do you have a massage therapist friend or two in Seattle who you can recommend? I know we are far from Spokane but I figured you may have some professional connections in Seattle. Thanks!

Can u post different massage therapy???

The only thing I don’t agree on is going from feet to head

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My therapist always massages my face as well, though you're right about her spending too much time on the shoulder blades!

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Lol meanwhile most of my clients hate their head massaged😭

Noice.

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are you in new york

Hey Spenser. Do you have Snapchat ? Have some questions :)

What about the belly?

a little correction for green horns..the second you great the massage client the time is ticking ...period ...unless you run a charity business

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But. But. I hate working with feet 🙄

Who's baby is that

one hr is too little time to get a good massage