WELLNESS FOCUSED THERAPEUTIC BREAST & CHEST MASSAGE FOR MEN & WOMEN


WELLNESS FOCUSED BREAST & CHEST MASSAGE FOR MEN & WOMENWithin full body massage l offer the option of including full, therapeutic chest & breast massage. Full chest and breast massage supports easy, full breathing and relieves tension in the chest, neck and shoulders. You may accept or decline this option. Please see a detailed description of how I do full chest and breast massage and with whom I trained, here:  www.lomilomi-massage.org/breast-massage.html

FAQ: Chest/Breast Massage for Health & WellnessWhy include chest & breast massage in a full body massage?
It is a healthy and normal part of our bodies. Massage can reduce pain and swelling, support range of motion, and promote circulation and relaxation. It feels wonderful to receive and helps receivers experience innocence in our body that we may not have felt since early childhood. It is completely non-sexual. It is an excellent and wholesome component of any wellness massage for men and women..

Why not provide our chest and breasts with the same benefits that we give the rest of the body?

Massage of the full chest supports easy breathing, relieves tension, assists with back, neck and shoulder pain, relieves chest tightness and reduces tension in the ribcage, neck and throat. Easy breathing leads to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual stress relief. Massage of the chest is also useful in treating shoulder and neck injuries.

Massage of the breast tissue itself can aid in lymph flow, help relieve congestion and discomfort related to menstrual periods, fibrocystic conditions and lactation.

After open wounds have healed, massage also helps relieve restrictions and scar
tissues post-surgery, including open heart surgery, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, breast reduction and breast augmentations.

Does breast massage prevent, treat or cure breast cancer?
No. Breast and chest massage does not cure cancer and does not diagnose cancer. It can, however, relieve swelling and support circulation of both blood and lymph in
breast tissues which is useful in keeping your breasts healthy. Wearing brassieres, so prevalent in our society, applies pressure to breast tissue and restricts lymph flow. Free flowing lymph is important for our immune system, and a healthy immune system helps prevent and fight cancer. Massage of breast tissue helps keep the lymph freely flowing.

Soothing compassionate safe touch to the chest provides emotional support for people living with breast cancer and or anyone for that matter with any type of personal reason.

What is the first step in receiving breast massage at your office?
We begin with a health history and intake to ensure there are no contraindications or cautions for this work such as infection, lymphedema, undiagnosed lumps or discharge. I will clearly explain the process to you and the options for draping. If you choose to proceed, I will ask you to sign a special consent form for vulnerable areas.

What is the consent?
Being comfortable with the process is vital to maximizing results, and clear, detailed communication between client and therapist is essential.   I will explain the process to you and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.  From there I will ask you to sign a special consent form for vulnerable areas. 

 Verbal consent will also be requested: If you are female and have consented to full chest and breast massage before the session 
 begins, I will tell you that I will ask you again immediately before massaging your chest & breasts whether you would like
 your chest and breast massaged. I will tell you that I accept both "Yes" and "No" as equally valid answers.

 Supporting public safety: This informed consent protocol is designed to support public safely by preventing incidents in which 
 clients receive unwanted touch to their chests and breasts.

What should I expect during the massage?
The chest/breast massage is worked seamlessly into the treatment toward the end of the session incorporated into the “face up” portion. Immediately before working in this area I will ask again for verbal permission. Although you have signed a form, you have the option to consent or decline again verbally.

Can you do you do draped Chest/Breast Massage?
Yes, the work is more limited but your breasts can remain covered. I will apply gentle compressive strokes along the edge of the sternum and also on the lower rib cage. I will massage the upper chest between the neck and the upper edge of the sheet directly on the skin and body. I will not touch the main part of the breasts.

How do you do full chest/breast massage?
After you have told me you would like full chest and breast massage, I will undrape your chest. I massage directly on the full chest and breast with my main focus primarily being to access the rib cage deep to the soft breast tissue. I gently yet firmly press through the fatty tissues, sometimes sliding the softer breast tissue to the side. While I never specifically target the nipples and areola, I also don’t try to avoid them. This is the “whole body” experience that so some provides a sense of “completeness. My palms and forearms my pass over the full chest and breast as shown in these photos. The area is then recovered.




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