Esthetic Massage Program – Module 1: The Hand

A comprehensive guide to massaging the hand within the esthetic services you offer

What you’ll learn
Create massage excellence within your service through practical massage skills
Learn how to “see” your clients in a unique and helpful way
Improve your tips, referrals and confidence
Strengthen your service in a way very few are able to offer

Requirements
A student of Esthetics or professional Estheticians. No other prerequisite required

Description
From independent work to managing the holts salon and spa massage department in Holt Renfrew Vancouver, the Esthetic Massage Program is the culmination of 2 decades of service in the spa and wellness industry. Module 1: the Hand was specifically designed for Estheticians that are looking to be a cut above the rest in professionalism and quality.The Esthetic Massage Program creates massage excellence using specific practical massage skills that best suit Estheticians. This program will help you improve your skill, confidence, referrals and tips in a way that very few Estheticians are able to offer without this program.A special skill you will learn is how to “see” your clients in a unique and helpful way. You will be taught how to understand the many cues your client shares, and what you can do to support your client’s growth and awareness. The skill of “seeing” fosters a trusting bond between Esthetician and Client, and is part of why your clients will be loyal.This first module focusing on the Hand out of the 5 module program is highly recommended for any Esthetician (student or professional) that wants to express excellence in their field. It is recommended that you continue with Module 2: the Foot, which grows from the information shared in Module 1: The Hand

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Intro

Lecture 2 Course Overview

Section 2: Basic Anatomy of the Hand

Lecture 3 Basic Anatomy of the Hand

Section 3: Practical Theory

Lecture 4 Levers

Lecture 5 Understanding Knots

Lecture 6 How to “See”

Lecture 7 Getting Models

Lecture 8 Lean In

Section 4: Important Lessons Pt. I

Lecture 9 Important Lessons Overview

Lecture 10 The Thumb

Lecture 11 The Benefits of Straight

Lecture 12 Towards the Heart

Lecture 13 The DONTs

Lecture 14 The Whole Hand

Section 5: Massage Techniques

Lecture 15 Intro to Massage Techniques

Lecture 16 Massage Techniques Overview

Lecture 17 Massage Techniques Section 1

Lecture 18 Massage Techniques Section 2

Lecture 19 Massage Techniques Section 3

Lecture 20 Massage Techniques Section 4

Section 6: Important Lessons Pt. II

Lecture 21 Towards Balance

Lecture 22 Knead the Knots

Section 7: Time

Lecture 23 Intro to Time

Lecture 24 Time Round 1

Lecture 25 Time Round 2

Lecture 26 Time Round 3

Lecture 27 Time Round 4

Lecture 28 Outro to Time

Section 8: Sustainable Posture

Lecture 29 Sustainable Posture – Overview

Lecture 30 Sustainable Posture – Demo

Lecture 31 Sustainable Posture – Demo Review

Lecture 32 Sustainable Posture – Outro

Section 9: Advanced Thinking

Lecture 33 In the Now – Overview

Lecture 34 In the Now – Demo

Lecture 35 Creating Space

Lecture 36 Make a Plan (Stay on Track)

Section 10: Outro

Lecture 37 Module Review

Lecture 38 Closing Thoughts

The Esthetic Massage Program (EMP) is designed specifically for Estheticians.,EMP levels up the component of touch from OK to excellence,Estheticians wanting to expand their knowledge base in their career to include ‘massage’ within their services.