TREATING THE FEET

Course overview

Feet function as the body's shock absorbers and are many times the hardest worked of all body parts. This specialized foot treatment addresses foot fatigue and requires a minimum of 30 minutes to perform. Class participants learn and experience a specialized 4-part foot treatment employing 4 different products and massage therapies as follows: 1) foot soak with compression, 2) circular effleurage with abrasives, 3) foot mask with plantar massage and 4) rejuvenating foot massage with lotion. It can be offered as an add-on service to a full body massage or it can be a focused session on its own. Benefits of foot massage include the most basic, it feels good! Clients can experience relaxation as well as pain relief. Other general benefits include stress relief, reduction of tension, improved blood circulation, stimulation of the lymphatic system (facilitating the flow of lymph throughout the body), loosening of the feet's connective tissue to lessen stiffness, and promotion of overall good health. Foot massage can also help fight depression and improve the quality of sleep by helping the body to unwind, which encourages restful sleep. Add it to your menu of services to increase your income and to further benefit your clients. Instructor: Marissa Emery, LMT