Lecture Notes: Introduction to Massage by Will Green

Introduction

• Speaker: Will Green, Founding President of the International Massage Association
• Experience: Over 30,000 hours of massage practice
• Location: Office in Washington DC, near the National Zoo on Connecticut Avenue
• Goal: Teach massage for free through a series of 14 classes on freemassagecourse.com

Personal Background

• Overcame personal challenges like poor dental health and skin issues
• Improved confidence through dental surgery and plastic surgery
  • Dentist: Jeff Goodman in California, uses modern techniques without the big needle
  • Plastic Surgeon: Shervan Naderi, offices in Virginia and DC

Philosophy on Health and Wellness

• Emphasis on prevention over treatment of sickness
• Inspired by Dr. Joe Greer, who provides free clinics for the homeless in Miami
• Focus on preventing sickness rather than treating it

What is Massage?

• Definition: Movement of muscles to increase circulation and flexibility
• Techniques: Rubbing and kneading of muscles
• Objective: To enable individuals to care for family and loved ones

Acceptance and Well-Being

• Importance of feeling accepted to maintain good health
• Loving others through massage reciprocates love and care

Stress and Its Impact

• Stress is the leading cause of physical issues (e.g., causing "armored" posture)
• Importance of maintaining circulation in the body
  • Demonstrated using glasses of water to show how circulation should work

Course Objectives

• Legacy project to teach the world massage for free
• Goal: Share knowledge from 30 years of practice in a concise format (14 classes)
• Encouragement to share love and care through massage

Conclusion

• Desire to teach the world to take care of each other without seeking anything in return
• Invitation to participate in the journey of learning massage and improving well-being