If you haven’t been watching our Utah County massage video series until today, you’re in luck. Here are links to the other videos that will help you know what to look for and expect in a quality massage therapist:
- VIDEO: How to Give a Full Body Massage
- VIDEO: Utah Valley Sitting Neck Massage
- VIDEO: The Best Lower Back Massage for People in Utah County
A lot of people are ticklish on the feet. This video will show you some tricks on how to get a great foot massage without being tickled.
Be really hard on pressure to avoid tickling nerves.
Squeeze the ankle firmly. If you push hard enough, the person you’re massaging will stop squirming.
Pull each toe – sometimes you’ll hear or feel a little pop.
Rub the foot all over: the ankle, heel, etc.
Work your way from the top to the bottom, ending with the toes (because they feel the best).
The side of the foot is a lot harder than the inside of the foot.
Always start by grabbing with hard pressure to avoid ticking the person you’re massaging. Don’t push too hard – it can hurt – but hard enough so it won’t tickle.
The best part: the TOES! Start by pulling on the toes, which separates the joints. Massage in between the toes: if feels really good. In reflexology, the feet and toes are connected the head and eyes, which helps relieve headaches.
Using lotion on the feet works better than oils: it’s smoother.
Feet aren’t too hard to massage – you just squeeze and push and go all around the foot.
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