Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage
What reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, job efficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency, promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of the skin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improves appearance? Right, massage! So what are you waiting for?
Discover how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness with this fun guide to the art of massage. With the help of numerous step-by-step hands-on photos and illustrations, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you, move by move, how to harness the healing power of touch. In no time you'll master the basics and learn how to give and receive a therapeutic massage.
25% new and expanded content in this edition Covers an array of techniques, from Swedish to Deep Tissue and sports massage to self-massage The newest strokes and techniques that can relieve specific painful conditions
Hands-on and extremely practical, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to integrate massage and its benefits into your everyday life.
By:
Steve Capellini,
Michel Van Welden
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9780470587386
ISBN 10: 0470587385
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 21 May 2010
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part I: Discovering Massage 7 Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 9 Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 21 Chapter 3: Your Skin and What’s Beneath It: What You’re Touching When You Massage Somebody 31 Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 49 Chapter 4: Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map 51 Chapter 5: Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step 67 Chapter 6: The Rules for Receiving Massage 83 Chapter 7: Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home) 95 Part III: The Art of Giving Massage 111 Chapter 8: Setting the Stage for a Great Massage 113 Chapter 9: Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest 123 Chapter 10: All the Right Moves 135 Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body 161 Chapter 12: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body 183 Chapter 13: A Special Treat for the Feet: Reflexology 217 Chapter 14: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 237 Part IV: Massage for Every Body 247 Chapter 15: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 249 Chapter 16: Sensual Massage 263 Chapter 17: A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too) 273 Chapter 18: Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work 287 Part V: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 19: Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage 305 Chapter 20: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage 313 Appendix: Massage Resources 317 Index 327
Steve Capellini, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist, trainer, and consultant. He has authored several books and has appeared on TV and in magazines. Michel Van Welden, PT, NT, received his training at the Physical Therapy Institute of Paris, specializing in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
