handouts for parents: week 1 - legs & feet caution: always start …massage/reso… · strokes...
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Handouts for Parents: Week 1 - Legs & Feet
1. Leg Sweep (x3) 2. Thumb Run Sole 3. Polka Dots (x3) 4. Roll & Pinch
Caution: Ensure leg is always supported at 45-degree angle.Always start with ‘Resting Hands’ on thigh. Never place pressure on the knee joint.Firmer stokes towards the heart, lighter touch as you stroke down the legs.
Repeat for other leg
5. Thumb Run Top 6. Ankle Rolls (x3) 7. Jelly on the Plate (x3) 8. Squeezy Cheeks (x3)
Start with resting hands on thigh
1. Palm Glide 2. Tummy Slide (x5) 3. Clock Face (x5) 4. Daisy Chain (x5)
5. Hill Top (x3) 6. Row the Boat (x3) 7. Bycle Legs (x3) 8. Spider Walk (x3)
Caution: Always start with ‘Resting Hands’.Strokes must always be clockwise!Remove pressure as you stroke past the bladder area.Keep strokes below the bottom rib.
Handouts for Parents: Week 2 - TummyStart with resting hands
1. Chest Circles (x3) 2. I Love You (x3) 3. Namaste (x3) 4. Soft Squeezes (x2) 5. Finger Strokes
6. Palm Stroke 7. Roll & Pinch 9. Wrist Rolls (x3)8. Wrist Tickle (x3) 10. Jelly on the Plate (x3)
Caution: Always start with ‘Resting Hands’ on chest area.Never place pressure on the elbow joint.Keep strokes above the bottom rib.
Handouts for Parents: Week 3 - Chest, Arms & HandsStart with resting hands
Repeat for other arm
1. Tired Eyes (x3) 2. Finger Sweep (x3) 3. Gummy smile (x3)
4. Nose to Cheek Slide (x3) 5. Jaw Ease (x2) 6. Love You (x3)
Caution: Always start with ‘Resting Hands’ cupping the sides of the skull. No oil/ minimal oil only. Never place pressure on the eye socket.Gentle pressure on the jaw socket.
Handouts for Parents: Week 4 - Head & FaceStart with resting hands
1. Back Sweep (x3) 2. Snake Wiggle (x3) 3. Back Bracelets (x3) 4. Finger Slide (x3)
5. Wiggly Woo (a) (b) (c) (d)
Caution: Always start with ‘Resting Hands’ either side of spine.Never place pressure on the spine.Apply slightly firmer pressure.
Handouts for Parents: Week 5 - Back & NeckStart with resting hands