10/1/2017

​Breast cancer awareness month reminds us of the most common form of cancer in women. Like any other region of the body, chest/breast massage should be included in preventative health routines. 
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​Benefits include:
  • increased lymph flow removing toxins from the body
  • alleviate congestion build up from wearing constrictive bras and clothing
  • aid in recovery after reconstructive surgery
  • access to heart chakra vital to lomi lomi massage and flow
  • emotional connection and acceptance of your body
  • general pain relief 
Like I've always practiced, if you DO NOT request chest or breast massage, I avoid the area.  You are a woman first, then my client.   If you are modest, you shouldn't feel prudish about it. Conversely, you have my permission to ask and you shouldn't feel whorish about it.  I understand and respect there are differing cultural opinions on breasts.  If you receive chest and/or breast work, you'll experience relief just like other parts of the body. There are 2 options for the work:
  1. Partial Chest Massage:  the chest muscles to the attachments in the deltoids, and top of breasts are massaged. Breasts are professionally draped.
  2. Full Chest/Breast Massage: Legal with consent only. Full chest and breast are massaged and breasts undraped. Pasties are optional. Firm yet gentle pressure is applied to supportive breast muscles. Delicate massage applied to the breast tissue.
I practice non sexual breast massage emphasizing the medical and therapeutic benefits like the rest of the body. This post is to inform current and new clientele of options available to them and general information on the subject matter.

Professionally speaking, breast massage falls under the category of lymphatic drainage, manual lymph drainage or medical massage though it is not commonly practiced. While it is legal in California with consent, laws vary from state to state. 

A well trained therapist will go over the process, techniques, and set clear and concise boundaries and goals.  

If you are interested in the work or wish to learn more, please don't hesitate to ask.