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Susan Salvo is a board-certified massage therapist with over 35 years of experience. She teaches at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy and presents at conventions across the country. Susan has written two widely used textbooks, Massage Therapy Principles and Practice and Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Professionals. Susan is a member of the Massage Therapy Foundation case report committee and was on the task force for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge project.
[2:01] Meet Susan Salvo
[5:25] What is geriatric massage?
[7:55] Why is touch and massage important for the older population?
[12:07] Yoga and Massage
[17:16] Considerations for providing massage
[19:45] What is the best way to provide safe touch to the elderly?
[22:05] Massage and social connectedness for the geriatric population
[26:05] How to find a massage therapist for our senior loved ones?
[29:55] Geriatric massage essentials
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