How to Massage the Front of the Leg

Ask the recipient to roll onto his or her back. Undrape the right leg.

Stand at your partner’s right side, facing the leg. Make a “C” shape with your left hand and place it on the thigh just above the knee. Glide your hand toward the top of the thigh, picking up the flesh as you go. When you reach the top of the thigh, make the same “C” shape with your right hand and use it to glide back down to the knee. Establish a steady pace with this motion and repeat several times.

Still standing outside the leg, face your partner’s head. Place your thumbs on the flesh just above the kneecap. Hook into the skin and make small circles. Draw your thumbs away from each other and continue making the circles as you travel slowly around the kneecap. Follow along the outside of the knee until your thumbs meet again at the bottom of the kneecap.

Stand at the bottom of the foot, facing your partner’s head. Cup your left hand under the heel and cup your right hand over the top of the foot. Pick up the leg and lean back gently. You should see your partner’s chin move toward her chest. Hold this position for several seconds before you release the leg slowly. Reverse this entire sequence for the left leg.