For any massage therapist in Chamonix, the Alps & beyond … here’s another an unmissable opportunity to brush up on your winter sports massage techniques. ChamoFix Massage in
Chamonix will again host world-renowned Sports Massage Coach, Mel Cash, to front a three day pre-season winter sports massage workshop (Tue 31 Jan - thur 2 Feb 2012). Some of the latest techniques and understanding in practical massage will be discussed, demonstrated & practised.
For more info or to book a place on our 2012 Mel Cash Sports Massage Workshop in Chamonix Mont Blanc, please email . We’ll send you a booking form, payment details and further specific information (venue, accommodation, timetable, what to bring, reading list, etc)
Continue October 4, 2011
It’s never too late and it’s undeniably beneficial to really focus at least three hours a week towards muscle conditioning and strength training so that your skiing and snowboarding becomes even more fun and without the painful side effects of screaming quadriceps, taught IT bands and aching lower back/ glutes. Throw a weekly or fortnightly massage into the mix and you’ll feel more flexible and stronger for all your winter action sports. (And will reduce your likelihood of accident or injury).
If you are booking a ski trip, then it’s totally worth starting a ski/snowboarding fitness preparation programme at least 8 weeks prior to your holiday - primarily focus on muscular strength and endurance, but keep flexible and nicely stretched. Imagine the feeling of strong legs, stable core muscles and loads of stamina so you are making the most of every moment of your investment into snowy adventures. With the added flexibility in your joints and fascia - this training will keep you a lot less prone to needless injury. Aerobic training will minimize fatigue and hence will minimize your chances of crashing. Most injuries occur in the afternoon of the first two days of a ski holiday - due to fatigue, lack of concentration, lack of strength to avoid falls. Bear this in mind and begin your “ski trip” well in advance with this blog post’s training advice (or something similar).
Massage after skiing or snowboarding is beneficial both physiologically and psychologically. Your legs and body can feel totally fresh the next day, because massage increases microcirculation of blood and lymph, helping to clear metabolic waste such as lactic acid. Massage also helps to reduce “delayed onset muscle soreness” (DOMS).
To book your massage in Chamonix and feel amazing again after your winter activities, email ChamoFix or call us on +33 609 868 838.
(Locals in Chamonix (with Gens de Pays cards or Seasonaire jobs) can benefit from a multipack of three massages at a great rate, so you can really plot your progress as you train and enjoy your skiing and snowboarding… not to mention telemarking.)
Continue December 5, 2010
Forthcoming Thai Massage Course in Chamonix - 27-29 Nov 2010
This second Thai Massage course, taking place Friday 27th, Sat 28th and Sun 29th November 2010, will continue from our learning on the first eighteen hour’s training. But it will also be effective as a standalone weekend of training - so no previous experience is necessary.
18 hours: Thai Yoga Massage - level 1 - Tutor Dani from Yoga Groove
Cost: 220e per person
* Dani’s “Learning Thai Massage” is an continuation of the earlier Chamonix-Massage-Training introduction to this 2500 year old ancient art form. We will continue to explore the essential techniques of Thai Massage, in a lovely Chamonix venue. Email revive@chamofix.com to book a place.
Continue November 2, 2010
“Physician - Heal Thyself!” is an ancient wisdom. So less nagging my massage clients in Chamonix to drink more water and do more yoga… I’m now refocusing my own energies on better postures while I massage, a slightly longer daily yoga routine (EVEN if I have an urgent email, etc), keeping hydrated, taking time to enjoy healthy meals, and using my Chamonix lift pass for high altitude runs and bike rides.
As a vote of good karma to fellow mountain runners who are embarking on the Chamonix 10Km, Chamonix Cross du Mont Blanc (23Km) or the Chamonix Marathon Du Mont Blanc (42km) on the weekend of 26/27th June, you’ll get free 20mins with any ChamoFix massage of 30mins or more if you show me your race bib or medal!
Continue June 20, 2010
The Chamonix Thai Massage course is led by Daniel Anner, who also teaches Yoga and Acro Yoga in Geneva, and studies these practices all over the world.
Thai massage is one of the most ancient form of bodywork, around 2500 years old and created by Shivago Komarpaj, also influenced from Indian, Chinese, Southern Asian traditional medicine. Dr Shivago Komarpaj was the physician, doctor and personal friend of the Buddha; he is known as the father of Indian and Thai medicine.
Only 30 years ago and thousands of years before, Thai massage was only to be found in temples, as a Buddhist and meditative practice, a spiritual exchange to self heal and help others heal.
About the Thai Massage Course in Chamonix:
Date and times: Friday 11th June: 1830 – 2200h; Saturday 12th June: 0900-1230h and 1400-1900h;
Sunday 13th June: 1000-1600h
Venue: Insted Language School in Chamonix
Price: 220e
What to bring: yoga mat, blanket, cushion or pillow, packed lunch or a dish to share, an open mind
What to wear: loose clothing that you’d use for yoga
Look forward to seeing you at our first Thai Massage training in Chamonix Mont Blanc!
Continue June 9, 2010
18 hours: Learning Thai Massage, level 1 basic, with Dani from Yoga Groove
11/12/13 June 2010 : Cost: 220e per person
Dani’s “Learning Thai Massage” course in Chamonix Mont Blanc is an introduction to the ancient art of Thai Massage. It’s a course open to all, whether or not you have a massage qualification. We will learn the basic techniques in order to do a complete one hour thai yoga massage to fully clothed massage recipients. We will work with the thai meridians of the legs, the arms and the back, learn the basic massage of the stomach, feet and hands, as well as studying stretching techniques inspired by yoga. There is opportunity for walking and yoga before each day’s thai massage training session in Chamonix.
Venue:
INSTED language school - 3mins’ walk from Chamonix train station
Dates and times:
Friday 11th June: 1830 – 2200h
Saturday 12th June: 0900-1230h and 1400-1900h
Sunday 13th June: 1000-1600h
Continue May 18, 2010
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