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Massage p By NANCY E. LYNCH . Gamecock Staff Writer "It's the best gift I've ever given to someone, because it feels good to both give and receive," said Steve McClain, instructor of massage at use McClain, now teaching his second Free University massage course, uses a mixture of Swedish, Indian and Japanese massage techniques he learned and incorporated to create his own method. "Relaxing is the main purpose of massage," McClain said. "The effect of getting a massage is the easing of tensions. The best massage is given by someone who makes up his own techniques and does whatever feels right at the time." cd VASC snug, con won't r TIOI ? 16glwH?ii iJtotMUHtai* bsoh Bank Cards acccpted 10-6:30m M-F < 10-6 Sat. < mm limit im ! hi 11 ihiiimhimiipih iibiiiihii iMiiinmiB m \ w m*t w 8 V rovides rel; McCLAIN said a foot massage will cure a common headache anc that the only pain he can't get rid ol is a migraine. "For a good tension-relieving massage," McClain said, "both people must be relaxed and th< skin of the area to be massage must be exposed. The massagei musi oe serious ? he can't be or the make. "Many people," McClain said "try to rip you to shreds. Th< muscles need to be loosened firsi Fiii DELIVERY I MBE 254-8800 HUE CASCADE ie glad you've got a boot Od!(l.) FOAM RUBBER PADDED TOP for ifortable fit. (2.) NICKEL PLATED EYELETS ust or corrode. (3.) LITTLEWAY CONSTRUCH with heavy leather insole.(4.)VIBRAM? LUG DLE AND HEEL for traction. (5.) TWO STRONG MIDSOLES for support. (6.) SPLIT LEATHER UPPERS with reinforced ankle cup. fY) The lightweight boot is designed for tra'l hiking with packs up to 25 pounds. V It is constructed of split leathers for X-n flexibility and comfort. For a prol) fessional fitting, see our experts. backpacker quality gear 940 Harden St. Columbia, S.C. 29206 803-799-7571 axation, eas i and then the massage should be I intensified." McClain said various types of scented massage oils are \ available, but he uses musk i scented cooking oil and cherry ? scented safflower oil he mixes i himself. 1 A SENSUAL massage is quite different from a relaxing massage, , McClain said. "A sensual massage ; is called that because it affects the t senses of sound, smell and touch. I Nai i /? U If or li i Gamec IJ>?> J fes r ~ Mc | Spaghel |j tossed salm S h sit /</?rv?l n st h/ y ivwu yu^r Otis U) wsxsxsn&xsexxsxxt ^XX3eM6X38S6S6S6?X?868e i I \ served with ; r j hotfrench I above specials a ing of tensi "There is a stigma of massage being dirty and I get a lot of teasing about teaching the course, but once people get in it, they learn that it's great and a good way to relax," McClain said. McClain teaches the course by sections, demonstrating massage techniques for different parts of the body each week concluding the - ill. a.1 l l t_ course wun me uacKruD. "The biggest problem in the course is getting people near one (sJ) tional Smile Special othy blend oforo me sherbert and i A<i ock Snack Bar Wednesds A fl Capri jg$ Italia Harden St. 7991 mm i ^ )naay-Tuesday Spec on meatballs < til T meat sauce I - choice of dressing read, coffee or tea Wednesday Special LASAGNA" antipasto, glass ofu )read & butter s&xxxxxsxxxxxxsassautifxsBia vailable for evening meal ons another, so the first strokes that I teach are "accustom strokes" that 1 help the students get used to being | close and touching each other. "MOST WHO sign up for the course come with a friend. This is good because the best massage partners are those who care a lot about each other," McClain said. The course is offered every Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. in room 319 Russell House. Day inge 7-Up. ly March 1 i | ?I n d | X I $2.50 I 1 I vine, i 1 $3.25 I