Benefits of Abdominal Massage

0:00 Introduction: The benefits of massage and how it affects the nervous, lymphatic, muscular, respiratory and Digestive systems. How to introduce it to your clients and incorporate it from the beginning. I was not able to use oil because it would rub off the drawings however it is recommended that you use oil or lotion. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 06:10 Abdominal drawing explanation. 06:40 Massage intro. 07:06 Sun and Moon technique. Clockwise motion. 08:17 Two finger stripping. Glide 1 to 2 inches at a time. 09:10 Two finger circles. Hold fingers in place and make circles with the pads of the fingers. 10:45 Ocean Waves. Wringing motion. 11:15 Petrissage 11:49 Racking the Obliques and Serratus Anterior & Intercostals. 13:10 Lifting from the Quadratus Lumborum to the anterior. 13:47 Affects to the lymphatic system. 14:23 Techniques for the Vagus Nerve # 10 14:58 Respiratory system. Diaphragm massage. 17:40 Review of techniques. **This video is for teaching purposes only. Please consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Massage therapist, stay within your scope of practice. ► LINKS My Website: ►STUDENT TOOLS Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 6th Edition: Trail Guide to the Body Essentials Textbook: Trail Guide to the Body Flashcards: Temporary Tattoo Marker Brush: ► MERCH ► FOLLOW ME Instagram: Facebook: #abdominalmassage