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Val Guin's Forearm Dance Massage : The Essentials Program

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Discover the secrets to career longevity. Learn how to provide enhanced, client centred, therapeutic care, while simultaneously creating a bodywork environment that keeps you strong, energized and injury-free.\ \Taught by Val Guin, Forearm Dance ™ Essentials is the first instalment of the critically acclaimed two-part DVD series. Packed with practical, step-by-step instruction, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Establishing the foundations of the ground-breaking Forearm Dance ™ technique, this easy to follow visual guide presents an insider’s view of the unique methodology Val has used to build her 30-year career.\ \Focusing on giving a full body circulatory massage, this interactive teaching program demonstrates the fundamentals of optimal body mechanics, posture, rhythm, movement, stroke application and hand saving techniques that allow you to use the Forearm as your primary tool.\ \Easily integrated into your everyday practice the core principles mastered in Forearm Dance ™ Essentials compliment your existing skills; enabling you to use tools such as your thumbs and fists, in a more efficient, safe way. \\Learning how using the body effectively, yet safely is the key to long term success.

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Title

Val Guin's Forearm Dance Massage : The Essentials Program

Call No

DVD RM721 .V34 2009

Authors

Guin, Val

Subjects

Massage therapy.
Massage--Technique.
Instructional videos.
Massage Therapy.
MT.

Language

English

Published

[Santa Monica, Calif.] : Ohana Productions, 2009.

Publication Desc

1 videodisc (ca. 305 min.) : sd., col. ;

Target Audience

General

Dimensions

4 3/4 in.

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Summary Note

Discover the secrets to career longevity. Learn how to provide enhanced, client centred, therapeutic care, while simultaneously creating a bodywork environment that keeps you strong, energized and injury-free.\ \Taught by Val Guin, Forearm Dance ™ Essentials is the first instalment of the critically acclaimed two-part DVD series. Packed with practical, step-by-step instruction, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Establishing the foundations of the ground-breaking Forearm Dance ™ technique, this easy to follow visual guide presents an insider’s view of the unique methodology Val has used to build her 30-year career.\ \Focusing on giving a full body circulatory massage, this interactive teaching program demonstrates the fundamentals of optimal body mechanics, posture, rhythm, movement, stroke application and hand saving techniques that allow you to use the Forearm as your primary tool.\ \Easily integrated into your everyday practice the core principles mastered in Forearm Dance ™ Essentials compliment your existing skills; enabling you to use tools such as your thumbs and fists, in a more efficient, safe way. \\Learning how using the body effectively, yet safely is the key to long term success.

General Note

CIRC # 738 Current edition as of July 2018.

Content Note

Exercises -- Essential foundation exercises (13:53) -- The Spiral (9:29) -- Breathing (10:58) -- Meditation (1:23) -- Instruction -- Learning style -- Client demo -- Val Table Model: Jackie [The Back] (18:14) -- Val Table Model: Kelly [The Back] (14:56) -- Student demo -- Val and Miles Table Models: Brian and Stephanie [Anterior Leg and Abdomen] (10:00) -- Feedback -- Anterior Leg (9:19) -- Abdomen (2:34) -- Back (32:40) -- Full Body (44:33) -- Recap (20:00) -- Back -- Posterior Leg -- Anterior Leg & Abdomen -- Body region -- Anterior leg and abdomen -- Val and Miles Table Models: Stephanie and Brian (10:00) -- Val, Lucy and Genevieve Table Models: Jackie and Laura (11:53) -- Val (leg only) Table Model: Jackie (6:40) -- Posterior leg -- Val Table Model: Kelly (5:25) -- The back -- Val Table Model: Jackie (11:33) -- Val Table Model: Kelly (9:31) -- Val, Lucy and Genevieve Table Models: Jackie and Laura (32:40) -- Glossary of terms -- Draping (3:26) -- Spa edit (6:21) -- Special Features -- Behind the scenes (8:44) -- Q&A with Val Guin (6:40) -- The sacred spine exercise(3:56) -- Important links.