The Complete Body Massage Course: An Introduction to the Most Popular Massage Therapies
Product ID: 47871528
Offers more than 75 massages therapies. This book provides key massage therapies with step-by-step photography. It lists specific benefits and contraindications for each massage, and an introduction to each of the massage styles is shown in the main section. What’s the best massage for you? Do you just want a quick, relaxing massage, or do you have a specific condition, and need to know which massage therapy will heal it most effectively? Whatever you’re looking for, 'The Complete Body Massage Course' is sure to have it. The book features massage treatments to promote general wellbeing and help a wide range of everyday ailments and conditions. The first part of the book details the basics – what to wear, how to set up your work space and oils and lubricants. This is followed by the main part of the book where you will find detailed instructions of 15 of the most popular massage therapies – including Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu and Indian Head Massage. Each one has a full introduction giving the history and the benefits of the therapy and then there are step-by-step colour photographs, enabling the beginner to learn the principles each one. For those who wish to learn more and investigate further the third part offers a range of other therapies in more concise detail. The book ends with a fully cross-referenced symptoms index so readers who wish to try a massage that's ideal for a specific condition or ailment, can find the right massage with the minimum of fuss. 'The Complete Body Massage Course' is the ideal resource book for all those interested in being introduced to the massage techniques available to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Review: Excellent! - This is a very good book for anyone who is interested in this subject. It has easy to follow step-by-step guides to a number of massage techniques with clear, colour photographs. It is aimed at the beginner rather than anyone who has advanced knowledge of the subject but also has a handy list in the back of associations that can provide more information/training. THe main areas covered by this book are Swedish, face and scalp, reflexology, shiatsu, Indian head, on-site/seated, Tui Na, Thai, partner, infant and pregnancy massage. Self, acupressure, ayurvedic, lymphatic drainage and sports are also covered but only demonstrated to perform on yourself. There is a section on aromatherapy as well as a brief description on other types of massage. These are: Lomi Iomi, polarity therapy, Bowen technique, Feldenkrais, Rolfing, craniosacral therapy and reiki. Review: Nice book - Thank you very much
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E**W
Excellent!
This is a very good book for anyone who is interested in this subject. It has easy to follow step-by-step guides to a number of massage techniques with clear, colour photographs. It is aimed at the beginner rather than anyone who has advanced knowledge of the subject but also has a handy list in the back of associations that can provide more information/training. THe main areas covered by this book are Swedish, face and scalp, reflexology, shiatsu, Indian head, on-site/seated, Tui Na, Thai, partner, infant and pregnancy massage. Self, acupressure, ayurvedic, lymphatic drainage and sports are also covered but only demonstrated to perform on yourself. There is a section on aromatherapy as well as a brief description on other types of massage. These are: Lomi Iomi, polarity therapy, Bowen technique, Feldenkrais, Rolfing, craniosacral therapy and reiki.
M**Z
Nice book
Thank you very much
A**R
Massage book
Found this book good tips techniques
V**S
The only massage book you will need
What a great book. Easy to read with great detail on all aspects of massage. Used it as a suppliment to my Massage course. Now keep it to refer to sometimes. Highly recommend
S**W
Massage book
Going to be good and handy for my college course
H**R
Well Done!
I recently bought the above item as I wanted to learn about massage. Clear step by step instructions. Well laid out. Background information on each massage helps you understand the benefits of massage
C**D
Too simple
This book is ok for quick reference but too simple so not particularly useful for me
M**.
Good introduction
I found the first massage the best. Easy to follow with good, helpful pictures.
C**L
Helped out a bunch
Before reading this book I felt a little clueless when giving a massage. The tips and techniques really helped me gain confidence and eventually become a more capable giver of massage.
E**S
A great resource on Massage Therapy that is a must-read for current and future PTs!
Very comprehensive photo-illustrated guide on massage therapy techniques and applications. As a new grad as a Massage Therapist, it would be a valuable reference for me as I start and build my practice. I recommended this book to my batchmates and friends.
N**A
Complete Body Massage Course by Nicola Stewart
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm no stranger to massage but never had formal training. There are lots of pictures, all instructions make complete sense. After reading this book & getting massages, (of course I enjoy them immensely) but now I know why the therapeutic masseuse is doing what she's doing. My own informal massage technique has improved greatly. Great book!
V**N
vkhanson
I've been getting massage for Fibromyalgia for the last ten years. The instructive advice in this book and the clarity of the pictures are the best I've seen. My husband and I learned from a certified and experienced theripist how to massage each other. There is a lot to remember and this book, which agrees with everything she taught, is our backup.
C**N
Not so much a "complete" course
This book gives a very basic introduction to the best known types of massage, which it says in the title. However, it also says it is a complete course. This it is not. I wouldn't even say a person would feel comfortable giving any of these massages after reading this book. I recommend looking into other books if you intend to actually give a massage after you have finished reading it. If you're looking to educate yourself in order to decide which type of massage you're interested in. Then this is a good book for you. Happy reading. -Szen
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