Aveda Relaxing Massage Techniques

Overview

• Combines Swedish massage strokes to increase circulation and nutritive function in skin.
• Suitable for infinity and air nature skin states for increased blood flow.

Initial Steps

• Apply Aveda composition oil for slip and skin balance.
• Focus on the upper body, back of the arms, neck, and facial area.

Opening Moves

• Hands on the decollete.
• Guide guest to take deep breaths, apply slight pressure during exhale.
• Avoid pressure on thumbs near clavicle.

Upper Body Techniques

Upper Body Hug

• Effleurage across decollete, down arms, up back of arms, ending at occipital area.
• Rotate middle finger in circular motion.
• Use heel of hands to press shoulders, adjust pressure as per guest’s preference.
• Effleurage movements release tension, soothe nerves, target major muscles.

Neck Stretch

• Position head to one side for trapezius access.
• Effleurage down neck, across biceps/triceps, finishing at occipital base.
• Circular pressure for neck tension release.

Trapezius Muscle Focus

• Use thumbs for circular friction for deeper muscle relaxation.
• Include movements using fingers, knuckles if needed.
• Spend more time if trapezius tension is high.

Additional Focus Areas

Ear Massage

• Kneading motions over outer, middle, and inner ear.
• Reflex points for all body systems.

Neckline and Jaw

• Use scoop and shovel movements for sagging neckline.
• Rolling and lifting for increased circulation.

Facial Techniques

Jaw Region

• Positions under mandible, using middle and ring fingers to slide.
• Circular motions to address nasolabial folds.

Cheek and Lip Region

• Scissor motions around lips for fine lines enhancement.
• Roll cheeks using entire length of fingers moving outwards.

Forehead Techniques

• Rolling movements from center to temples.
• Figure-eight motion around eyes to reduce edema.
• Frontal zigzag for forehead lines.

Conclusion

• Waltzing movement for continuity across face.
• Transition to upper body hugs.
• Finish with forehead pressure using thumbs for a complete and connected experience.