Knowing how to give a great foot massage is an ideal skill to have in a relationship. Imagine your partner coming home from a long day of work and being greeted by your offer to soothe and relax her aching feet, complete with aromatherapy oils to set the mood. The secret to a great foot massage is to take your time, and sense the needs of your subject as you massage her feet. Give the gift of relaxation to someone you love by learning the art of foot massage.
Step 1
Set the mood by lighting a few candles and turning on some relaxing music. Mix your massage oil by pouring 1 tbsp. of sweet almond oil into a glass dish, and adding two drops of essential oil. Choose the oil to reflect the mood you want to set.
Lavender is for relaxation, grapefruit for happiness and mint for well-being and energy, notes AromaWeb.com. Warm the oil by placing in the microwave for not more than 20 seconds and test for temperature before you use it on your subject.
Step 2
Sit your partner in a comfortable chair, sitting in front of her and propping her feet into your lap. Dip your fingers into the oil, and begin the massage with smooth, circular motions around the foot. Focus on each part of the foot by simply rubbing. This portion should last at least three minutes before you move on.
Step 3
Massage her toes by gently separating and kneading the skin in between each one. Then, hold the foot by the ankle or arch and pull each toe softly until it cracks or pops, recommends SheKnows.com. Keep your hands well lubricated with the oil for the best and most comfortable results, and spend three minutes on each foot.
Step 4
Rotate the ankle gently to help loosen the muscles and tendons in the ankle. Be careful to never force the ankle to bend too far and ask your subject how she is feeling as you rotate the foot. Take another two minutes to rub the area around the ankle.
Step 5
Make your hand into a fist, suggests AWorldOfAromatherapy.com, and push it into the sole of the foot while you steady the foot with your other hand. Press firmly, but not so firmly as to cause pain. This will help to relieve the pain of daily activities and uncomfortable shoes on the sole of the foot. Spend three minutes kneading and massaging the bottom of the foot to finish the rub.
Things You'll Need
- Essential oils
- Sweet almond oil
- Relaxing music
- Candles
- Chair
- Towel
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