4 Hands Are Better Than 2: A Guide for Original Tandem Massage (Paperback)

By Terri Tremper, Tammi Tremper
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Description

Elite spas and resorts offer tandem massage as the ultimate indulgence, yet little has been written to educate therapists about this exciting modality. This practical guide, written by two sisters who have pioneered the technique, fills that gap. Part one presents 14 steps to creating successful two-person massage routines, ranging from effectively treating pain and dysfunction, to healing mind, body, and spirit, to building a thriving business and a loyal customer base. Part two offers a step-by-step integrative (ayurvedic mirror, deep tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki) one-hour tandem routine, a 10-15 minute seated tandem routine, and a tandem subroutine for piriformis syndrome. Each step, described in detail and photographed for easy application, contains solid therapeutic techniques to target specific muscle groups. These routines show therapists how to address both specific and general client needs, as well as how to maintain cohesiveness while working in tandem to keep clients balanced and relaxed.

About the Author

Terri and Tammi Tremper live in Polson, Montana, where they own and operate Tandem Touch Therapeutic Massage. The twin sisters graduated from the Northwest School of Massage in Federal Way, Washington, and are nationally certified massage therapists and body-workers. In addition, they are educated in deep tissue, shiatsu, Swedish massage, injury treatment, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, and Jin Shin Do. The Trempers obtained additional certification in Ayurvedic Tandem Mirror Massage through Sacred Stone Center for Holistic Education in Rhode Island. They have since developed their own innovative approach to tandem massage that incorporates contemporary therapeutic massage techniques into the ancient practice of Mirror Massage.

Praise for 4 Hands Are Better Than 2: A Guide for Original Tandem Massage…

“Put your hands together for nationally certified massage therapists and bodyworkers, Terri and Tammi Tremper. As industry leaders, the duo have developed their own technique of tandem massage, an innovative trend in bodywork the incorporates many different massage techniques, including the ancient method of mirror massage, deep tissue, reiki, and more… This step-by-step guide illustrates with black and white photographs the varying applications of four hands that maximize the results and benefits of this unique massage methodology.”
—Spalife Magazine

"Tandem massage takes bodywork to a whole new level—once you’ve experienced it, you’re hooked!”
—Julie Gravelle, College Writing Instructor

"Being the receiver of Tandem Touch Massage offers me the experience of feeling incredibly nurtured. My mind, then, has no place to go, but to rest. After each massage, I leave feeling deeply nourished and relaxed beyond measure.”
—Mary Gerson, Massage Therapist

"Tammi and Terri’s massages are the most complete, effective, and relaxing bodywork sessions I’ve ever experienced—hands down. The simultaneous head and foot massage beats all!”
—Jennifer Huguet, Business Executive

"Tandem Touch Massage is a wonderful, helpful experience to keep me moving through life.”
—M.L. Suneson, Retired School Teacher

Product Details ISBN-10: 1556436114
ISBN-13: 9781556436116
Published: North Atlantic Books, 03/24/2006
Pages: 208
Language: English