| |

|
Welcome
to
The Magic Massager® |
"A
VERSATILE BODYWORK WONDER"
that will allow you to unlock the powerful
pleasures of massage therapy like never before!
|
By Steve Capellini
author of Massage for Dummies |
 |
| The
Magic Massager will bring you a whole new world of Massage Pleasure!
|
- easy to use
- no need for messy oils
- can be used over clothing
- a complete relaxing massage in minutes
- great in hot tubs or pools
- your dog or cat will love it
- a multitude of attractive colors to choose
- perfect for massaging children & infants
- no need for specialized massage skills
- safer than electric massage tools
|
| The
Magic Massager turns you into a virtual massage pro. As soon as
you pick yours up, you will intuitively know how it works. Slide
its smooth surface directly over the skin or atop clothing. Your
hands will naturally seek out the muscles that need attention.
This booklet, written by Steve Capellini, international massage
trainer and author of Massage for Dummies, will show you how it
works!
An Entirely New Massage Technology
Although it looks like a simple silky cloth,
the Magic Massager is actually an advanced patent-pending device
with multiple layers of fabric that allow an almost friction-free
glide like you've never experienced before. Developed by a doctor
in California, it is the first device of its kind.
The purpose of this booklet is to show you how easy it is to give
a simple, effective and (most important!) pleasurable massage using
the Magic Massager, even if you've never given a single massage
in the past. The techniques shown here are appropriate for everyone.
However, you should keep these few words of caution in mind:
|
- never apply pressure directly on bony areas
- avoid heavy pressure on the throat, eyes
or armpits
- stop massaging immediately if your partner
is uncomfortable or experiences any kind of pain
- always keep verbal communication flowing
with your massage partner
|
| Getting
Started |
|
The following pages outline a complete massage routine. You can
follow the steps in order, or feel free to experiment and improvise.
Once you've learned the basic moves, they can be applied to many
different muscles. Remember to listen to your partner, apply light
pressure, and have fun!
|
 |
| The
Basic Moves
The four basic moves for using the Magic
Massager are Gliding, Squeezing, Pressing and Circling. These are
shown on the next page. Practice them first before performing a
whole massage. In fact, it's a great idea to practice them on yourself
first. The Magic Massager is perfect for self-massage!
|
|
Gliding
You can use the Magic Massager over clothing
to simulate the luxurious gliding feel created with high-quality
massage oils. Simply place your Magic Massager flat upon your partner's
back or your own thigh. Place your palms flat on top of the Magic
Massager, then move back and forth while applying a moderate amount
of pressure in toward the body.
|
 |
|
Squeezing
For those aching muscles crying out for attention, nothing beats
squeezing. Place the Magic Massager over the area to be treated,
then pretend you are kneading bread dough through the cloth, squeezing
first one hand then the next.
|
 |
| Pressing
Use the Magic Massager to create a frictionless
layer between your pressing hand and the muscles below. This action
incorporates a little gliding into the pressure, making it feel
light and comfortable. To perform Pressing, lay the Magic Massager
over the area, then gently lean into your partner's muscles using
your knuckles.
|
 |
| Circling
Focus your attention on those particularly
tense and tight spots with this move. Using your fingertips, press
into your partner's muscles through the Magic Massager then make
small circles while continuing to apply the pressure. Do not press
so hard as to create discomfort. It feels especially good to "work
out those knots" through the Magic Massager because the pressure
feels light and soft.
|
 |
| |
| A
Word About Body Mechanics
Professional massage therapists know that
they need to take care of their own bodies when they are applying
massage to somebody else. This is called body mechanics. To make
sure you don't strain yourself while using the Magic Massager, follow
these few simple suggestions: |
- don't bend over at the waist when applying
massage as this may give you a sore back
- be careful not to overuse your thumbs, and
always keep your thumbs close to your hand rather than spread
way out away from your hand to avoid strain
- keep good posture and make a straight line
from your fingers clear up to your shoulders
- use body weight rather than muscular
strength to apply pressure
|
| The
Massage Routine |
| |
- Start with your partner face down and lay
the Magic Massager over the upper back. Apply GLIDING over the
whole back, going up and down, back and forth, using a medium
amount of pressure.
- Sitting to one side of your partner's body,
apply PRESSING to the opposite side, starting in close to the
spine and pushing away gently along the ribs then down on the
waist.
- Once you've found some tense spots along
your partner's back, focus in on them with some CIRCLING, being
careful not to press on the spine.
- Use PRESSING on top of the sacrum, which
is the wide flat tail bone at the base of the spine. Make sure
to press from the top of the body toward the feet, making flat
contact with the bone.
- Do some more GLIDING over the entire back,
lighter this time, to smooth and finish the area.
- Move down alongside your partner's right
leg and apply GLIDING all the way from the ankle to the hip and
up over the buttock.
- Use SQUEEZING over the calves and up onto
the thighs, making bigger wringing motions over the bigger muscles
of the upper legs and small motions over the calves.
- Apply PRESSING into the thick hamstring muscles
that run along the back of the upper leg.
- When you find particular tight spots in the
hamstrings, use CIRCLING to loosen the area up. Keep repositioning
the Magic Massager on the thigh to address the exact spots you
are targeting.
- Once again apply GLIDING up and down the
entire length of the leg, lightly this time.
- Repeat steps 6 - 10 on the left leg, then
have your partner turn over.
- Sit at your partner's feet and use the Magic
Massager to apply SQUEEZING all over the top of the left foot,
sole, and toes.
- Move up over the ankles using CIRCLING moves,
then apply GLIDING up the shins and calves to the knees.
- Move to the side of your partner and apply
SQUEEZING to the thigh, then more CIRCLING around the knee.
- Make some GLIDING movements from the ankle,
up to the hip, and back down again.
- Repeat steps 12 - 15 on the right leg.
- Move up to sit alongside your partner's right
arm, then apply SQUEEZING to the hand.
- Use GLIDING up the right arm to the shoulder
then back down.
- Apply SQUEEZING to the forearm and then the
upper arm.
- Use CIRCLING to work out any tension in your
partner's shoulder.
- Repeat steps 17 - 20 on your partner's left
arm.
- Sitting at your partner's head, apply SQUEEZING
to the back of the neck by lifting the head just slightly and
slipping the Magic Massager under your partner's neck, then cupping
your hand beneath.
- Place the Magic Massager over first the right
shoulder, then the left, SQUEEZING the tops of the shoulders with
your fingers cupped beneath the back.
- Place the Magic Massager gently over the
hair and apply small CIRCLING moves all over the scalp and forehead,
lifting your fingers as you move from one spot to another.
- Optionally, apply tiny little CIRCLING
moves over the chin, jaw and cheeks, being sure to leave room
for your partner to breathe freely. Now it's your turn to receive!
|
|
The
Magic Massager in Water
It's unbelievable but it's true: the Magic
Massager feels even better under water than it does dry. If you
don't believe it, try using yours in a hot tub, pool or bath. It's
especially effective on the feet, either your own or a partner's!
You will feel as though you are massaging with high-quality massage
oil under water. |
 |
|
Children
& the Magic Massager
Kids love to receive massage, but often
they are not patient enough to sit through a regular massage with
the mess and bother of oil. With the Magic Massager you can offer
a full massage right over clothes or pajamas. Children love the
novelty and will even offer to give you a massage back when they
see how fun it is to use the Magic Massager!
|
 |
Massaging Your Pet
Cats and dogs love to be scratched and rubbed. The Magic Massager
makes it possible to give them a real massage because their fur
will "disappear" beneath the cloth. You'll be able to
massage their muscles in a whole new way that they will love.
|
 |
| |
| We invite
you to… |
- Visit us on the Web for more information
- Write to us with your comments or suggestions
- Let us know your stories about using
the Magic Massager®
|