Massage For Relaxation

    The Ultimate Guide to Loving Your Body & Spirit

    Cast & Crew

    Actors: Cleo, Maya Campos

    Directors: Patty Mooney & Mark Schulze

    Studio: New & Unique Videos

    VHS Release Date: 1985

    Run Time: 43 minutes

    Watch it at Vimeo On Demand

    Wikipedia Article

    Award – ITVA Medallion

    IMDb

    ISBN #0-944060-01-3

    This instructional video was originally released on VHS and now available digitally at Vimeo on Demand. 

    World's First Instructional Massage Video

    “Massage for Relaxation,” produced by Patricia Mooney of New & Unique Videos in 1985, holds the prestigious title of being the world’s first instructional massage tape. This groundbreaking video revolutionized the way people learned and practiced the art of massage for relaxation. With expert guidance and step-by-step instructions, viewers were introduced to a comprehensive range of massage techniques aimed at promoting relaxation, stress relief, and overall well-being. Patricia Mooney’s expertise and dedication to providing clear and accessible instructions made this video an invaluable resource for both aspiring massage therapists and individuals seeking to enhance their relaxation techniques. “Massage for Relaxation” remains a timeless classic that paved the way for the vast array of instructional massage videos available today, leaving an indelible mark on the world of massage education.

    Description

    In this sensual and tasteful video, Cleo Mooney shows you timeless techniques on how to massage yourself as well as another person.  You will learn how to use the power of your own healing touch to relieve your aching neck, shoulders and back; pamper your arms, legs, hands and feet; locate “trigger points” for deeper massage; treat cellulite; relieve headaches; and give a facial rub to yourself as well as another. 

    Cleo also reveals the secret of the Glowing Salt Rub which smooths and softens your skin.  You’ll reduce stress, relax your body, mind and spirit, and master the healing powers of touch.

    This award-winning original classic is truly a “Collector’s Video” that should be in everybody’s library.    Amaze yourself with the pleasures you can give yourself and others through “Massage For Relaxation.”

    Ladyslipper

    “There are lots of massage videos on the market, but this one’s special.  Not only does masseuse Cleo explain techniques – including Swedish massage, Shiatsu and Reflexology – while demonstrating as she massages Maria, she also teaches Self-Massage techniques.  So you can recap your investment with the first massage you give yourself… a great self-help tool in reducing stress, relieving pain, and channeling your healing energy.”

    “Cleo Mooney does more than demonstrate the proper techniques for massaging others; she also devotes an extended section of the program to the art of self-massage.  Briskly paced and modestly priced, this program just may make a dent in the sell-through market.”

    Billboard Magazine

    Total Health Magazine

    “Relaxation is the key word in today’s stress-filled life, and more health-minded persons are discovering the benefits of relaxing with a massage.  This is a unique video because it is both instructional for someone learning to be a masseur and instructor Cleo demonstrates how to give yourself a massage.  Techniques are plainly shown how to relieve tension in neck, shoulders, back, hips, chest, abdomen, legs, arms, feet, face and head.”

     

    Health World

    “Learn how to relieve tension from your head to your feet, locate trigger points for best results, select the best oils for your skin, and more.   You can reduce stress and pain, at your own pace.”

    Nexus

    “Winner of the ITVA Medallion Award, this excellent video with a soothing score makes it easy to relax while learning how to massage oneself or another.  In the first segment, Cleo demonstrates a body massage with practical tips on how to select the right oil, ease aching muscles, and locate trigger points for deeper releaf; the techniques are amazingly easy to learn, and there are many helpful close-up shots. Segment two’s self-massage section can be put into immediate use; exclusive spas have used these techniques to pamper arms, legs, hands and feet, treat cellulite, improve the complexion, and soften skin for years.  Now the secret of the glowing salt rub is available to everyone!  Highly recommended.” 

    Video Insider

    “Here’s yet another massage video. This one is the most exotic and least medically-oriented of the titles reviewed here. Host Cleo acts like a sort of mystic as she demonstrats massage techniques. A bonus: She also demonstrates how you can massage yourself.” 

    Video Rating Guide for Libraries

    “An attractive and provocative jacket photograph conceals what is otherwise a highly professional, nonpornographic treatment of whole body massage, beginning with extensive instructions on back strokes, contuing with upper legs, then calf, hips, feet and stomach. “Knead the flesh as if it were bread or clay,” the instructor recommends, “and never force, but improvise and be gentle!” The camera angles present excellent focus on various techniques of massage, showing hand movements in close detail… Included in the presentation is a long, detailed description of self-massage techniques which, because they are not widely known or undersdtood, should interest and benefit a general audience.”- **** 

    Body Mind Spirit

    “What is more relaxing than a massage? Reading books is a way to learn the techniques of manipulating your own or someone else’s body to help release tension, tone up muscles or simply relax. Massage for Relaxation presents a masic massage video primer that provides the viewer with an overview of techniques and methods for working on yourself or another. This production gets its point across effectively.”