1. In order to prepare yourself to give a good shoulder massage you have to make the person who needs massage therapy sit on a chair and place his/her arms over a lap pillow.
2. Then you have to pour some massage lotion in your hands, and apply it onto the “patient’s” shoulders.
3. If you want to warm the shoulders of your partner, you should make sure you do long, gliding strokes with a full hand, beginning between the shoulder blades, working up to the neck and out to the shoulders. If you do that several times the result will be more intense.
4. You can then gently squeeze and release his/her upper trapezius muscles, placed between the neck and the shoulders. Repeat that a couple of times as well.
5. A more relaxing move will be to apply moderate gliding strokes, by using your thumbs for pressing the skin from the shoulder toward the neck.
6. When you are done you may repeat Step 3 and Step 4 in reverse order. But this time decrease the pressure with each stroke.

When the skin of the person you are massaging gets a bit reddish you will feel that you have already reached a great improvement. Once you are done, make sure to cover your “patient” with a blanket or some warm clothes to keep the massage effect for a longer period. It is recommended, however, to go to a professional massage therapist from time to time. When you need a specialist right next door, you can always contact Dees Massage & Reflexology!

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• ease the tension that is generally found in tight muscles
• unwind from your busy and overwhelming daily round
• switch off that nagging voice inside your head
• forget about all your worries, while enjoying the massage therapy
• breathe slowly and more deeply.

A massage performed by a true professional such as Dees Massage & Reflexology, of Kennewick WA, can literally soothe your nerves and create a feeling of well being.

When you are relaxing you stimulate a part of your brain, the parasympathetic nervous system, that slows down the rate of breathing, the heart rate, stimulates immunity and digestion, as well as lowers blood pressure

The action of rubbing the skin produces changes in your body. During the massage therapy, a hormone called endorphin is released. Not only is endorphin the body’s natural pain killer, but it also creates a sense of happiness.

Massage improves circulation by aiding the flow of blood from the limbs back to the heart. This is extremely beneficial for us as the flow of fresh blood is increased. The fresh blood carries oxygen and nutrients to muscles and organs.

The first stage of massage therapy is to encourage the muscles to relax and lengthen; relieving tension, tightness and toxins.

The second stage of the therapy is to boost fresh blood into the congested area, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients to the fatigued muscles, and help remove the toxic waste product produced by muscle action called lactic acid.

Our lymphatic system can be also stimulated through massage therapy. This system is instrumental in developing immunity and fighting infections.

Often, after a few sessions, individuals find that they are more aware of their bodies and what works for them. As a result, they find it easier to relax. Do not hesitate and schedule your massage appointment now.

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