1. Prepare The Mermaid massage table: drape two sheets, one on top of the other, folding top sheet down part way with a diagonal fold.
2. Have ready several hand towels (if needed) for additional draping of breasts for women and pubic areas of both male and female clients.
3. Have available (if needed) bolsters and pillows for additional guest comfort prepared with clean linens.
4. Have massage oil(s), essential oils, etc., as needed per specified massage protocols, prepared on counter.
5. Create a comforting and de-stressing environment with soft music, lowered lighting and any specified amenities such as fresh flowers, or product samples on table per spa.

1. Greet and welcome guest by name and confirm their service. Be sure to share your name with them.
2. Accompany guest to treatment room and ask if they have any questions or additional concerns for their treatment.
3. Assist guest in disrobing and removing slippers (if needed), otherwise simply ask them to disrobe and lie on the prepared Mermaid table between the two sheets.
4. Explain that you will undrape only that area of the body being massaged throughout the service, keeping the rest of the guest’s body completely covered as you move from one area to the next.
5. Check guest’s comfort on table and comfort of room (lights, sound, warmth, etc.) throughout service.

1. Wash your hands prior to performing massage.
2. Begin with guest lying on their stomach, face down, draped, comfortable, warm and relaxed.
3. Perform a simple deep breathing exercise with guest to induce general relaxation.
4. Apply 3 to 5 drops of "Etheral" Energy Balancing Blend from top of spine to waistline, then apply oil to entire back and outer arms. Use relaxing massage techniques, stroking, effleurage and fine finger tapotment to apply blend.
5. Return back up the spine and at each vertebrae gently massage toward left and then right from spine to sides while returning to top of spine.
6. Next, using massage oil, apply oil to arms and palms of hands, massaging clockwise in palms and using effleurage strokes on arms.
7. With hands placed gently on guest’s shoulders, push ever so slightly into table to create gentle wave-like movement of The Mermaid to enhance rhythmic relaxation.
8. Massage hips, back, neck and along spine using traditional massage techniques, repeating motion several times. Include long strokes along backs of arms and massage of palms during this attention to the guest’s back.
9. Next, using pressure point massage, apply gentle but firm pressure along pressure points of the spine, beginning at the neck and slowly working down the spine. Once you reach the hips, complete this sequence with effleurage returning back up each side of the back.
10. You may repeat this sequence up to 3 times. You may also repeat step 7 for additional "wave relaxation".

 

11. Lower Body: Apply 7 to 10 drops of "Earth" Energy Balancing Blend to guest’s lower body from mid back to feet using effleurage strokes on legs, hips and buttocks. Apply massage oil to your hands and perform massage of backs of legs including massage of hips and buttocks. Keep client carefully draped at all times.
12. For ultimate back pampering, perform a warm/aroma steamed towel wipe down of entire back in long, fluid stokes. Re-cover back with sheet and tuck arms if so desired.
13. Once complete with back, assist guest in turning over so that they are now laying face up, again being very careful to keep them draped at all times. Check on their comfort offering bolsters, etc., as needed.
14. Apply 7 to 10 drops of "Air" Energy Balancing Blend to forehead, inner arms, chest and ribcage using gentle effleurage strokes. With hands on shoulders, push gently into table to create The Mermaid wave motion. Apply massage oil to your hands and perform massage of front of torso, arms, hands and complete this sequence with special attention to upper back, shoulders and neck, using pressure point massage as well as effleurage and petrissage.
15. Solar Plexus: Apply 7 to 10 drops of "Fire" Energy Balancing Formula and massage gently in a counterclockwise motion. Massage ribcage pulling up towards center of body. May repeat 3 to 5 times.
16. Next, proceed from bottom of ribcage to front of legs to toes, applying 7 to 10 drops of "Water" Energy Balancing Formula performing massage using same techniques.
17. Complete the massage treatment with massage of the feet.
18. With hands planted firmly and fully on soles of guest’s feet, push into table again creating natural rhythms relaxation wave of The Mermaid.
19. Allow guest to relax, while concluding therapy and attending to spa treatment closure protocols.
20. Assist guest from treatment table, into robe and their slippers. (Ask guest if they would like massage oil wiped from their feet with a towel prior to putting on their slippers.)
21. Escort guest back to lounge or locker room, wishing them well and thanking them for their visit to your spa.

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