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A. Thomas
Clinic
Associates
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| Couples
Massage Classes |
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| GROUP
COUPLES CLASS |
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Please
call or email if you have interest in joining a group Couples
Massage Class. I schedule group classes based
on demand. Classes
will progress according to the abilities of the group as
a whole.
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Sample
Price:
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$20
per person
per 3-hour class
for a 6-couple group
Actual
price will vary according to:
- the elapsed time of each class -
- total class size -
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Deposit:
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40%
of total series cost
Non-refundable - unless the SERIES of classes is cancelled
Remaining
60% of total series cost will ONLY be due when classes
are actually attended by each couple. You may skip
one or more classes and attend comparable classes
in a later series, subject to scheduled offerings
and available space.
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What
to Bring:
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Completed Session
Intake Forms
[ Click here for Intake Forms
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At
least 1 set of twin sheets, including pillow case
Oil, lotion and/or creams of your choice
Bath-size towel (larger than hand towel / smaller than beach towel)
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Format:
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4
to 8 two-hour or three-hour classes
Held
every 2 to 3 weeks
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Size:
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3
to 6 couples |
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Substitutes:
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If
your partner cannot attend a specific class, then you
may bring another friend so that you may practice your
technique with them. The substitute CANNOT
give massage (only receive) during class, unless given
permission by the Instructor. |
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| TYPICAL
PROGRESSION OF CLASSES: |
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Class
1:
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Introduction & Overview
Overview
of techniques to be learned
Discussion
of equipment, safety concerns and body - mechanics
Demonstration
and practice of basic strokes
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Class
2:
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Lower
Body 1
Demonstration
and practice on lower body with partner lying prone
(i.e., face down)
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Class
3:
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Upper
Body 1
Demonstration
and practice on upper body with partner lying prone
(i.e., face down)
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Class
4:
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Face & Head
Demonstration
and practice on face & head with partner lying
supine (i.e., face up)
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Class
5:
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Upper
Body 2
Demonstration
and practice on upper body with partner lying supine
(i.e., face up)
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Class
6:
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Lower
Body 2
Demonstration
and practice on lower body with partner lying supine
(i.e., face up)
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Classes
7 & 8:
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Full
Body: Putting
it all together
Review
and practice of entire massage routine
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