Japanese Lifting Massage

Lesson overview

Japanese Lifting Massage within the annual program is introduced as a structured system of manual work involving the face, neck, décolleté, and scalp, based on sequential relaxation, drainage, and lifting techniques. The lesson focuses on movement biomechanics, sequence logic, and the conscious influence on muscles, superficial tissues, and the lymphatic system.

The material covers the structure of Japanese Lifting Massage, principles of pressure modulation, pace control, and maintaining consistent treatment quality in professional practice. The practical component emphasizes step-by-step execution of the massage, ergonomic working principles, and building client comfort throughout the manual procedure.

What you will learn – theory

1. the nature of Japanese Lifting Massage as a structured manual therapy system
2. manual therapy philosophy and the importance of the treatment ritual
3. the origins and evolution of Japanese lifting massage techniques
4. biomechanical foundations of manual massage effects
5. skin, muscle, and fascia responses to manual stimulation
6. the influence of massage on the nervous system and relaxation levels
7. the mechanism of manual lifting
8. the structure of Japanese Lifting Massage and its division into phases
9. the order of techniques and the importance of sequencing
10. working pace and pressure modulation
11. relaxation, drainage, and lifting techniques
12. elements of point-based work and shiatsu techniques
13. differences in the effects of individual manual techniques
14. treatment areas: face, neck, décolleté, and scalp
15. dry techniques and techniques performed with a slip agent
16. assessment of tension, asymmetry, and facial contour during client qualification
17. recommended frequency of Japanese Lifting Massage treatments
18. indications and contraindications for massage
19. pre- and post-treatment recommendations
20. building client comfort and creating a therapeutic atmosphere
21. combining Japanese Lifting Massage with other in-office procedures

What you will learn – practice

1. preparing the treatment room and workstation for Japanese Lifting Massage
2. organizing workflow during the procedure
3. preparing the client for the massage
4. correct body positioning and cervical spine stabilization
5. skin cleansing and makeup removal
6. selection and application of treatment products
7. the complete movement sequence of Japanese Lifting Massage
8. performing Japanese Lifting Massage step by step
9. relaxation, drainage, and lifting-focused work
10. techniques performed dry and with a slip agent
11. closing the treatment and final techniques

What you gain from this lesson

1. a structured Japanese Lifting Massage sequence suitable for professional practice
2. the ability to consciously control pressure and working pace in manual therapy
3. the option to incorporate Japanese Lifting Massage into aesthetic and manual treatment plans