It does not matter which toe you start with, but work systematically so that you work each toe in turn.
Hold the end of the toe and gently roll the tip of the toe between your fingers; avoid putting pressure onto the nail bed. Work up each toe following the lines in the illustration.

There are two key movements that you can use. By placing your fingers on opposite sides of the toe you can either gently squeeze, holding your pressure for around 5 seconds and then releasing it, or you can roll the toe in small movements between your fingers, applying pressure as you do. Mobile massage London therapists use special tables.

As you press or roll over these areas with your fingers, you may become aware of areas that are more resistant than others and, while this can be hard to feel in the toes, these are the areas that you need to work; even if you cannot feel anything specific, just massage this area with the gentle pressing or squeezing and you will begin to release any residual tension held there.
Do not use any oil when working on the toes or your fingers will slip off. Avoid working on the knuckles, but otherwise work your way up the toes, stopping just before you reach the webbing of the toes.

Repeat this for every toe of the first foot before moving into the sole of that foot. You are aiming to work all of one foot before moving to the other.

Having massaged each toe on the foot, you are now ready to work on the rest of it.
Begin by kneading the ball of the foot, just below the toes. You may be able to use your thumb here if you have strong hands, but if the client has thick skin here you can also use the knuckles of a flat fist, or if you are working professionally and can work with precision, you could use your elbow.

Start at the outer or inner part of the foot, but be sure to repeat this move so that you cover the whole of the base of the foot. This area may be tender, so only work to a depth that is comfortable to your client, but press firmly enough that you are not tickling. If clients are very ticklish, you can work without oil through their socks rather than directly on the skin.

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