Chocotherapy
Rich and smooth, aromatic, comforting and indulgent...
This sensational
treatment features a full body
chocolate
massage using a blend of 100%
natural
chocolate and holly oil,
which
will not only leave you with
deeply
moisturized, silky soft skin but also
with
an almost euphoric sense of total relaxation.
ThThis
new treatment from Paris is a chocoholic*s dream.
This
irresistible massage uses
85%
real dark chocolate direct from
Switzerland
which contains no caffeine!
Chocolate
is a mild anti-depressant,
relaxes
the central nervous system,
revitalizes
the skin and replaces lost nutrients,
leaves
your skin soft & moisturized,
and
simply makes you feel good.
“Chocoholic’s Aromatherapy”
Melt 1 bar of Lindt 85% real dark chocolate over very low
heat. Remove from heat and add enough
holly oil to make a smooth paste (50/50 mix works best). If you are unable to order holly oil use any refined clear oil so it has nothing in it to turn or be sticky on the body.
The chocolate will stay moist and will not dry and crack as you
are massaging the whole body.
Heat the chocolate, hot stones if necessary, and a towel, all at
the same time.
Spoon the chocolate into your hand, using approximately one
tablespoon per each major body area.
Drizzle the chocolate onto the client and massage it in.
Avoid drizzling it on the face, just massage with what is left on
your hands from the body
Shower Chocolate off the body or use damp towels to wipe clean.
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Full Body
Light Nourishing Massage Technique
Back
- Keep oil blends and all products nearby massage table.
- Maintain an even and light
pressure.
- Remember, you are only gliding over the skin, using enough pressure to move all layers of skin
but not manipulating any muscles.
Fold sheet to expose entire
back.
Effleurage ~ Palms flat on either side of spine at shoulders, smooth to mid back, over to sides,
up sides and around shoulders, up trapezius to back of neck.
Alternate Circles ~ Work alternating circles with fingertips held together. Work up leg from ankle
on both sides. Similar to kneading, using lighter pressure and cupping hands to use mostly fingertips.
Sweep Shoulder and Neck ~ Hands at base of neck. Smooth one hand around shoulder blade
and back to base of neck. Alternate left and right shoulders. Do one side at a time.
Butterfly Stroke ~ Start one hand at top of buttocks, fan fingers and push up about 4 inches.
Start other hand just underneath first hand and repeat stroke. One hand chases the other hand
up the back to shoulder.
Butterfly Shoulders ~ Use same butterfly stroke start at bottom of shoulder blade and work
over and under shoulder.
Effleurage ~ Palms flat on either side of spine at shoulders, smooth to lower back, up sides
and around shoulders to back of neck.
·
Cover back.
Back of Legs
·
Uncover one leg at a time
Effleurage ~ Palms flat on calf, thumbs together, smooth to rear. Return to calf, moving hands
to cover sides of leg.
Alternate Palms ~ One hand at back of heel, brushing in an upward, sweeping movement to
rear and slide round to thigh. As the first hand reaches the back of the knee, start the other
hand at heel and work to back of knee.
Alternate Thumbs ~ Cradle ankle with hands, allowing thumbs to lay above heel. Brush
in an upward and outward movement alternating thumbs. Work slowly up leg to rear.
Alternate Circles ~ Work alternating circles with fingertips held together. Work up leg from
ankle on both sides. Similar to kneading, using lighter pressure and cupping hands to use
mostly fingertips.
Butterfly ~ Start one hand at ankle, fan fingers and push up about 4 inches. Start other hand just
underneath first hand and repeat stroke. One hand chases the other hand up to rear.
Effleurage ~ Palms flat on calf, thumbs together, smooth to rear. Return to calf, moving hands
to cover sides of leg.
·
Cover leg.
·
Step to opposite side of table to do other leg.
Front of Legs
·
Turn Body Over
·
Uncover one leg at a time
Effleurage ~ Palms flat on calf, thumbs together, smooth to top of thigh. Return to calf,
moving hands to cover sides of leg.
Smoothing Stroke ~ Right hand is head hand, left follows close behind, smooth to thigh
and drag down sides.
Alternate Thumbs ~ Cradle ankle with hands, allowing thumbs to lay above heel.
Using thumbs, brush in an upward and outward movement alternating thumbs. Work thumbs
in circles around knee cap. Work slowly up leg to top of thigh.
Alternate Circles ~ Work alternating circles with fingertips held together. Work from ankle
to top of leg. Similar to kneading, using lighter pressure and cupping hands to use mostly fingertips.
Reverse Thigh ~ Smooth both hands up leg from ankle. As hands pass over sides of knee,
turn body to face feet and draw both hands up either side of thigh.
Thigh Lifts ~ Alternate hands, lift inside of thigh in 4 moves from knee to groin.
Effleurage ~ Palms flat on calf, thumbs together, smooth to top of thigh. Return to calf,
moving hands to cover sides of leg.
· Cover leg.
·
Repeat for other leg.
Foot
·
Legs can be placed over a triangle bolster or pillow for
better support of the lower back.
·
Use a chair for yourself if legs are over a bolster.
·
Uncover one foot at a time.
Friction Stroke on Sole ~ Use thena or large thumb muscle to make circles on sole.
Friction Stroke on Instep ~ Use thena to push from base of toes to instep on top of foot.
Use gentle pressure over bones. Move in an upward direction only.
Friction Stroke Sole & Heel ~ Use thena and thumb to work circles on sole while the other
hand cups back of heel and strokes around the edges.
Relax the Heel ~ Hold foot with 4 fingers on each hand in hollows around ankle bones.
Rotate fingers into hollows moving clockwise.
Divide the Foot ~ Draw 4 fingers of each hand alternately from top of heel to base of toes
down center of sole.
Alternate Circles ~ Work alternating circles with fingertips held together.
Similar to kneading, using
lighter pressure and cupping hands to use mostly fingertips.
Alternate Toe Webbing ~ Using thumb and index finger, gently draw down between bones
of foot saw finger tips on webbing between each toe. Use both hands to alternate working across toes.
Stretch Toes ~ Use thumb and index and middle fingers held together to pull toes alternately.
Then work underneath toes with thumbs
pushing toes forward alternately.
Alternating Thumbs ~ Hold foot with both hands, fingers on sole, thumbs on top.
Stroke from base of toes over instep and ankle with alternating thumb strokes.
·
Cover foot.
·
Uncover other foot.
·
Repeat with other foot.
Abdomen
·
Uncover and cover chest area with a small towel.
·
Fold back sheet to pubic bone.
Effleurage ~
Palms with fingertips facing head, make large circles up center from navel to rib cage,
around waist
to sides and down and back to center above pubic bone.
Alternate Circles ~
Work alternating circles
with fingertips held together.
Similar to kneading, using
lighter pressure and cupping hands to use mostly fingertips.
Effleurage ~
Palms with fingertips facing head, make large circles up center from navel to rib cage,
around waist
to sides and down and back to center above pubic bone.
·
Fold sheet up to cover abdomen and chest. Leave small towel on chest area.
Arms
· Uncover one arm at a time.
Effleurage
~
Palms flat on arm just above wrist, thumbs together, smooth
to top of arm. Return to wrist, moving
hands to cover sides of arm.
Smoothing Stroke ~
Hold wrist with left hand
and smooth from wrist to arm pit, over shoulder and down arm to wrist.
Alternate Circles ~
Work alternating circles
with fingertips held together.
Similar to kneading, using
lighter pressure and cupping hands to use mostly fingertips.
Alternating Thumbs ~
Hold arm with both hands, fingers underneath, thumbs on top. Stroke from wrist to shoulder
alternating thumb strokes.
Effleurage
~
Palms flat on arm just above wrist, thumbs together, smooth to top of arm. Return to wrist, moving hands to cover sides of arm.
·
Cover arm.
·
Uncover other arm and repeat.
Hand
· Uncover one hand at a time.
Friction Stroke on Palm ~
Use thena or large thumb
muscle to make circles on palm.
Friction
Stroke on Back of Hand ~
Use thena to push from base of fingers to wrist on back of hand.
Relax
Wrist ~
Holding hand with thumbs on top of wrist, massage with alternating thumb circles.
Divide the Hand ~
Draw 4 fingers of each hand alternately from wrist to base of fingers down center of palm.
Alternate Finger Webbing ~
Using thumb and index finger, gently draw down between bones of hand saw finger tips
on webbing
between each finger. Use both hands to
alternate working across fingers.
Finger Twist and Pull ~
Grasp each finger between your index and middle fingers and gently twist and pull from
base to ends. Slide your web along web of hand to continue
with next finger.
Or
~
Grasp finger between thumb and index finger and perform same
technique.
Which technique to use depends on the client’s hands, elderly people with arthritis may
have swollen
knuckles, using 2nd technique provides less pressure on joints.
·
Turn hand over.
Thumb
Circles ~
Holding hand with thumbs on underside of wrist, massage with
alternating thumb circles.
·
Repeat with other hand.
Shoulders and Neck
·
Stand behind head.
·
Fold sheet down to expose upper chest.
Effleurage ~
Push hands down center of chest, around to armpits, up and around shoulders and under
neck to hairline.
Neck Effleurage ~
Lightly sweep hands from
collarbones to jaw bone alternately.
Shoulder Sweep ~
Sweep hands from center of pectorals, around shoulders and up back of neck to base of skull.
Hold skull in
your hands and stroke fingertips alternately up neck to base of skull.