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TOTAL BODY MASSAGE

 

Welcome to the Total Body Massage start page.  Total Body Massage is what we call the massage system we use.  We now bring you the disclaimer:  The information provided here is just that - information.  This page, and all associated pages should in no way be construed as a solicitation of business.  We do not provide any massage services to the public for any price.  We do not answer emails asking for services, so don't send any.  If you are a massage professional and would like to discuss the ideas contained in these pages, please contact us using the form below.  Some of the massage techniques, methods, and theories here may be controversial, and in some cases may not be legal in your specific state or municipality.  For instance, in the State of Louisiana, gluteial cleavage must be draped at all times.  Our massage system uses long body and full body movements that preclude the use of a drape - hence the technique is technically illegal in a clinical setting.  The information provided here is for informational purposes only, and this information should not be construed as instruction or encouragement to perform or receive any massage.

Now that we have covered the disclaimer, what is Total Body Massage?  Total Body Massage is a massage system primarily based in Chinese An Mo.  An Mo means simply, 'press rub'.  Any response you have to this material may be typed in the box at the bottom of any page.  Please include your email if you expect a response.  I realize that some of this information may be controversial for some clinical massage practitioners.  Like other information on this site, you are encouraged to read what you like and ignore what you do not.  You can follow the links under TBM MENU to the left to read all the information.  Alternatively, you can follow the button menus at the top and bottom of each section.  You are encouraged to do so now, or you can continue by reading the rant below.

THE RANT

To be honest, I think that most 'modern' massage technique is a sad farce.  While there are some that will disagree with me, no real massage can be given in an hour.  We are a society that lives - and often dies - by the clock.  Rather than tell a client, "Your session will last one hour.", I always say, "Your session will last until you are done."  I do not practice in a clinical setting - and I wonder if a real massage can be done in an hour.  Yes, the client will have a benefit - and an hour is better than nothing - but to my mind saying that you are going to limit the massage to sixty minutes is sort of like saying you are going to limit your shower to sixty seconds.  You can get clean in sixty seconds - but how clean can you really get?  How many of you massage professionals out there agree with me?  I'd like to hear from you.

     Shane

 

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