Steve Capellini

Steve Capellini, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist, trainer, and consultant. He has authored several books and has appeared on TV and in magazines.

Articles & Books From Steve Capellini

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-14-2022
Whether you want to get a massage or find out how to give one, there are some important tips and guidelines to keep in mind. Safety is of the utmost importance, so be sure that you’re aware of contraindications and vulnerable spots on the body before giving your loved one a massage or settling in for one yourself.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Giving a massage is great, but it’s even better when you take time to remember important massage-giving rules. They help you perform your best work and, most importantly, give your partner the best experience possible. Review these rules before you begin giving a massage: Do no harm: This guideline is the number one rule for giving a massage.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Contraindications (conditions that make massage unadvisable) can bring down a great massage for both you and the recipient. If you are aware of the contraindications pertaining to massage, you’ll be a much safer massager and/or recipient. Following are the contraindications for massage: Fever or infectious diseases: When you have a fever or infectious disease, your body is trying to isolate and expel an invader of some kind.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Receiving massage may seem like a passive activity, but knowing and following a few important guidelines can make you a better massage recipient and help you to get more out of your massage. Let these massage-receiving rules guide you to a great experience on the table (or floor, or couch . . . you get the idea): Keep breathing: While receiving a massage, focus your mind as fully as possible on your breathing to bring your awareness back to your body.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Some vulnerable areas of the body are exposed during a massage. Highly trained massage therapists can actually work in these areas, but if you’re not a massage professional yourself, you should stay away from these areas. Avoid the following spots of vulnerability: Front of the neck/throat: You’ve heard of the expression, “Go for the jugular,” right?
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