StoneGirl wrote:
Forget I even asked, I had a feeling it would not be well received.
Hey, no worries.
I think that many of us practice new techniques and even make some up.
I know there is a range of massage work by foot that is done on the floor. I have made up my own "routine" of sorts and don't need a class to tell me how much pressure I should give or how to "do it". However, of course I would like to take classes some day to see how others do this and get some new information. Also, I don't practice this in my office, because I am not set up to do floor work there. But, it doesn't mean I can only do bodywork styles that I was "taught" either (heck, we weren't "taught" elbow work, but dang I am excellent at it).
Sure, there is a responsible limit to what we use on clients. But I feel that knowledgeable therapists can always learn, tweak, expand and grow even without a "class". It all depends on your strengths and weaknesses.
That's how we got the airplane. Someone had to try it.
I am hoping someone helps you out with your question. But, please don't throw out the question, just because some people disagree.