Download or read book Press Here Massage for Beginners written by Rachel Beider and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Simple Massage written by Daphne Roubini and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step massage techniques from East and West to revitalise mind, body and soul. From basic, revitalising full-body sequences to healing Ayurvedic treatments, and from reflexology to the ancient art of acupressure, this holistic guide combines the key techniques from East and West for both beginner and experienced practitioners alike. Alongside information on the chakras and working with the energy centres, meditations and visualisations, this inspired guide will show you how to stimulate the spirits and the senses, restoring balance and wellbeing to both body and mind. With step-by-step photography throughout, easy-to-follow instructions and even advice for massaging on the move, these simple but effective techniques can be practised by anyone, anywhere.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Self Massage written by Mary Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete program of simple, natural, and effective exercises and techniques designed to relieve stress and everyday health problems.
Download or read book The Easy Massage Workbook written by Clare Harris and published by Duncan Baird Pub. This book was released on 2006-03-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning how to give a massage has never been easier! With the help of a 60-minute CD, plus this comprehensive workbook, it’s simple to master a variety of basic techniques (stroking, kneading, knuckling, friction) and routines. In addition to instructions for a full-body massage, there are more focused ones that relieve such common ailments as backaches, tension headaches, and eyestrain. And there’s special attention given to vulnerable groups—pregnant women, babies, and the elderly—who can benefit from the healing touch, but who must be treated with extra care. An introductory section covers all the practical preparations, and an entire chapter is devoted to choosing the right oil—complete with recipes for some of the best.
Download or read book Sensual Massage Made Simple written by Gordon Inkeles and published by . This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-learn, tremendously effective sensual massage program in a handy 6 X 9 format. The book takes you step-by-step through an easy-to-learn program for a complete body massage. The enclosed, shrink-wrapped DVD is closely keyed to the book. Readers can read about a stroke, then watch it come to life on the screen, with essential pressures and rhythms clearly shown. Gordon Inkeles' first massage film, The Art of Sensual Massage was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and won 6 additional awards at international film festivals. The beautiful photos on every page, many with matching graphics, make the book as enjoyable to browse as it is to use. Nobody does sensual massage like the market leader, Gordon Inkeles, author of the million-seller, The Art of Sensual Massage. This handy guide is perfect as a romantic gift or travel companion. It's the easiest way yet to learn the delightful art of sensual massage. Printed on high quality paper the book includes a layflat binding that stays open during massage.
Download or read book Foot Massage written by Renee Tanner and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superb volume offers a comprehensive range of ways to keep your feet in tip-top condition. Many books have been written on reflexology, and countless massage books contain small sections on foot massage. However, this book brings together not just reflexology and a wealth of foot massage techniques, but also aromatherapy, acupressure and simple home remedies. There is something here for everyone - no matter how much time you have - and you can discover how to treat others as well as yourself.
Download or read book Complete Self Massage Workbook written by Kristine Kaoverii Weber and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If we're suffering from stress, have a headache or simply feel listless, most of us tend to reach for the aspirin. The Complete Self Massage Workbook offers a great alternative: 100 quick-and-effective exercises designed to relieve stress and other minor health problems. Drawing on Taoist studies as well as shiatsu, reflexology and Indian Head Massage, Kristine Kaoverii Weber shows you how to harness the healing power of self-massage. All the techniques are explained with step-by-step pictures alongside clear instructions, so they're easy to understand and perform. Plus, each exercise focuses on accessible areas of the body – hands and feet, face and head, neck, shoulders and lower back – making them ideal for use in the office, at home and even when travelling. This is the perfect self-help guide for anyone interested in improving their physical, mental and emotional well-being through the healing power of touch.
Download or read book Medical Massage Care s FSMTB MBLEx Massage Exam Simple Study Guide written by Philip Martin McCaulay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Massage Care’s FSMTB MBLEx Massage Exam Simple Study Guide outlines the knowledge needed to pass the FSMTB MBLEx massage and bodywork licensing exam. This guide summarizes the material that is most likely to appear on an exam; and provides tips for the exam-taking strategy. Topics include anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, areas of caution, effects, techniques, assessment, treatment, history, ethics, guidelines, and business. The author has sold thousands of study guides and practice exam books for the massage exams.
Download or read book The Book of Massage written by Lucinda Liddell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.
Download or read book Home Massage Therapy written by Dahn Healer School and published by Healing Society. This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents Dahnhak Hwalgong as a home massage therapy method. Dahnhak Hwalgong is a traditional health regimen that originated in ancient Korea and means ?healing hands.? It is a healing method that can easily be administered anywhere without necessity for special tools. Dahnhak Hwalgong maximizes healing capacity by stimulating relaxation points, energy channels, and organs of the body. This book provides detailed illustrations that show a step-by-step and easy-to-follow guide to each massage technique.
Download or read book The Little Book of Baby Massage written by Jo Kellett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy massage routines to soothe your baby and communicate love. To a baby, touch is talk, and with these soothing techniques, you and your child can share some of your most fulfilling communicative moments. Calm and comfort your baby from head to toe with a step-by-step full-body massage; discover ways to incorporate massage into your baby's day-to-day routine; and ease common ailments such as colic, teething, and constipation. With expert guidance from a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, explore the physical and emotional benefits of baby massage and enjoy this most intimate way to relax, soothe, and nurture.
Download or read book 5 minute Massage written by Robert Thé and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1995 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think you're too busy to enjoy a massage? Not anymore! If you have five minutes, you have enough time to rejuvenate your body and mind naturally with short, simple self-massage sequences that you can do fully clothed, anytime, anywhere -- at home, in the office, and even while travelling. -- back cover.
Download or read book Press Here Massage for Beginners written by Rachel Beider and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Massage Is Weird written by Ian Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reclaim the magic of massage. If you're feeling burned out, we can beat it. If you're worried about starting your own business, we can conquer those fears. If you think you suck at massage, you're wrong. Massage is weird. There, I said it, and I'd say it again. Whether it's communicating with first time clients, figuring out how the puzzle of pain works (and why it sometimes seems impossible to solve), or creeper-proofing your practice, it can be a lot for one person to figure out all on their own. That's why we'll figure it out together! Take the leap of faith with me and we'll demystify the mysterious, bust a few massage myths, and learn how to drop the worries and start focusing on outcomes. We'll get through it together, one chapter at a time.
Download or read book Massage Made Easy written by Joanna E. Trevelyan and published by . This book was released on 2001-04-17 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medically important for a range of problems, massage is pretty much a cure-all! This step-by-step reference is essential for anyone who wants to learn how to perform relaxing massage - or who simply wants to improve their technique.
Download or read book Clay and Pounds Basic Clinical Massage Therapy written by Laura Allen (Massage therapist) and published by LWW. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superbly illustrated and innovative in its approach, Clay & Pounds Basic Clinical Massage Therapy, 3e, helps readers build a solid foundation in palpatory and muscle anatomy as they master clinical massage therapy techniques. This stunningly realistic text brings the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy to life by embedding illustrations of internal structures directly into photographs of live models, allowing readers to see exactly what muscle is being worked on, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and one or more techniques for effectively treating it. The result is a vivid representation of the individual muscles that are essential to understanding basic clinical massage therapy techniques. The updated and expanded Third Edition enhances an already impressive art program with striking new photographs and adds a range of new pedagogical features, including learning objectives, case studies, and icons, to provide students with more help in mastering key concepts and skills. Hallmark Features Include: Additional basic/Swedish massage instructions have been added to ensure mastery of key techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Clear, pedagogically sound illustrations are drawn by co-author David M. Pounds, an educator and certified medical illustrator. Technique illustrations include arrows to show the direction of the moving strokes Muscle sections broken down by Name, Pronunciation, Etymology, Overview, Comments, Attachments, Actions, Caution, Pain Referral Zone, Other Muscles to Examine, and Description of one or more basic treatment techniques prepare readers to provide their clients safe and effective treatment. New lead author, Laura Allen is a practicing massage therapist, author of multiple books, educator, blogger and clinic owner. For more information about Laura go to www.lauraallenmt.com New online Lesson Plans are linked to the Learning Objectives, enhancing the book's effectiveness as a teaching and learning tool. New photographs added to the hallmark art program reflect current best practices and better meet the needs of today's students. New chapter-opening Learning Objectives align with the ELAP Core Curriculum Blueprint, making the text easier to teach from and improving learning outcomes. For more information about ELAP go to www.elapmassage.org New Visual Draping Guides throughout the book reinforce proper draping in the context of muscle presentation. Eight new Case Studies, one for each body chapter, help students integrate the content and see how it applies in practice. New end-of-chapter Review Questions help students assess their knowledge.
Download or read book Joya written by Michael Gienger and published by Findhorn Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage is such a great pleasure, for both the giver and the receiver and massage using crystals can be a truly profound experience. This book offers an easy way to perform a crystal massage. It also features a Joya Massage Roller, a wooden implement that holds a crystal ball and allows it to spin freely and glide with ease over the skin.
