Val Guin’s Forearm Dance – A Revolutionary Approach to Massage Therapy
Focus on Therapist Self-Care
Val Guin’s Forearm Dance DVD is designed to help massage therapists preserve their hands and health while enhancing the quality of their work. Combining efficient body mechanics with the use of the forearm and olecranon (elbow), this innovative massage technique provides a full-body circulatory massage with the depth and precision of deep tissue therapy.
Key Features:
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Save Your Hands: Learn to use the forearm and olecranon as your primary tools, reducing strain on your hands and wrists.
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Efficient Body Mechanics: Val’s technique emphasizes proper posture and movement to improve body mechanics and prevent injury.
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Techniques for All Experience Levels: Suitable for therapists of all experience levels, Val’s Forearm Dance offers practical methods to increase energy, refine technique, and reduce physical stress.
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Increased Practitioner Energy: Learn Val’s ‘Spiral’ exercise, a dynamic movement sequence that enhances energy flow and keeps you energized during and after massage sessions.
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Enhance Client Experience: Customized techniques using the forearm for broad strokes and the olecranon for deep work, helping clients relax and experience the full benefits of therapeutic touch.
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Sustainable and Charitable: A portion of the proceeds from this DVD is donated to the non-profit Share Our Strength, and the packaging is made from 80% recycled materials.
Run Time: 3+ Hours
Format: DVD – Region 0 (Plays Worldwide)
Val Guin’s Forearm Dance offers a comprehensive massage training program that combines therapeutic bodywork with the essential self-care strategies every massage therapist needs. Filmed in an inspiring coastal setting, this practitioner-friendly program provides detailed instruction on using your body effectively while giving a full-body massage.
Throughout the DVD, Val demonstrates a variety of techniques that can be applied by therapists of all levels. With a focus on saving your hands and increasing your overall health and energy, Val's Forearm Dance offers effective tools for both beginner and seasoned massage therapists. The program's easy-to-follow structure includes exercises, breathing techniques, draping, and specific strategies for both superficial and deep tissue work.
Val emphasizes the importance of entering every session with openness and empathy, creating a balanced, therapeutic experience for both the practitioner and the client. Whether you are just starting your career or are an experienced bodyworker, this video is a valuable resource to improve your practice and protect your long-term health.
About Val Guin
Val Guin is a certified, internationally renowned massage therapist with over 25 years of experience. A founding member of the Santa Monica Center of Healing Arts, Val is passionate about teaching and has shared her methods at various seminars and events. She developed Forearm Dance after suffering injuries in a car accident, creating a practitioner-friendly massage technique that uses the forearm and elbow as primary tools. Her mission is to help therapists extend their careers by adopting techniques that save their hands and preserve their health.
Val Guin’s Forearm Dance was created by Ohana Productions Inc., a company founded by Val and her daughter Natiya. The company’s mission is to produce instructional programs that help individuals cope with stress and pain, using environmentally friendly practices like recycled packaging. A portion of the proceeds from sales is donated to Share Our Strength, a charity committed to ending hunger.
Transform your massage career, save your hands, and discover the power of Val Guin’s Forearm Dance.
