Press Here! Massage for Beginners: A Simple Route to Relaxation and Relieving Tension

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Rachel Beider

Press Here! Massage for Beginners

A Simple Route to Relaxation and Relieving Tension

Rachel Beider

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Fair Winds Press
15 April 2025

Coping with stress; Massage; Complementary therapies, healing & health

Series: Press Here!

Relieve pain, alleviate tension, increase relaxation, and recover and prepare for physical activities. Fun, modern illustrations and intuitive organization combined with the expertise of licensed massage therapist Rachel Beider allow you to quickly implement this powerful wellness tool. Massage therapy is a great way to connect and engage with your loved ones, applying healing techniques to reduce pain and tension while increasing relaxation and enjoyment. With this guide, learn how to give a deeply enjoyable therapeutic massage to family members, friends, or oneself. Beautifully illustrated and designed and with easy-to-follow instructions, Massage for Beginners is the perfect guide for learning the fundamentals of giving a really great massage. The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, and acupressure.

By: Rachel Beider
Imprint: Fair Winds Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780760392805
ISBN 10: 0760392803
Series: Press Here!
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome A Brief History of Massage The Benefits of Massage About this Book Chapter 2 Planning Your Session Types of Strokes Knots Pain The Skill of Palpation Trigger Points Preparation for Massage Precautions Communication Chapter 3 Self-Care for the Provider Stretches Ergonomics During a Session Chapter 4 GETTING TO WORK Positioning for Comfort Opening a Session Closing a Session Hand Positions Massage for Shoulders Massage for Back Massage for Neck Massage for Arms Massage for Hands Massage for Back of Legs Massage for Front of Legs Massage for Feet Hand Techniques Massage for Head and Scalp Using a Foam Roller Massage for Face Massage for Relaxation Chapter 5 TREATMENT PLANS Massage for Headaches Massage for Sinus Congestion Massage for Constipation Massage for Menstrual Cramps Massage for Pain Relief Massage for Insomnia Massage for Inflammation Massage for Arthritis Chapter 6 SELF-MASSAGE Hand Techniques Using a Foam Roller Using a Ball Glossary Index Acknowledgments

Rachel Beider is a licensed massage therapist and owner of two clinical massage studios in Brooklyn, NY. She sits on the boards of the Swedish Institute and Pacific College, teaches massage workshops, and helps wellness professionals start and grow their private practices. massagewilliamsburg.com