Download or read book Massage written by Larry Costa and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both a straightforward reference and an inspirational photographic guide on how to give and receive a massage, Massage Mind and Body outlines how to use different types of massage for beauty, health, and relaxation, as well as highlighting the top spa techniques from around the world.
Download or read book The Psychology of the Body Enhanced written by Elliot Greene and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist.
Download or read book The Mind and Body Massage written by Cynthia S. Canaday and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-03-20 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress is considered by many to be the number one health problem in the United States. The Mind and Body Massage is an ideal book for those interested in reaping the benefits of therapeutic home massage in order to relieve stress and promote healthy body function. It provides instruction encompassing three types of natural healthcaremassage therapy, music therapy and aroma therapy while including fictional prose to affect the mind. It should be of interest to anyone wanting to improve their mental and physical health by natural or alternative measures.
Download or read book Heal Your Mind Body and Soul with Massage written by Katherine E. Smith Lmt and published by Page Publishing, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you ever wonder what massage therapy is? Where did it come from? And what's all involved with it? In this book, you will learn the different types of massages, types of pressure used, history of massage therapy, benefits of massage therapy, contraindications for massage therapy, medical and mental conditions helped by massage therapy, pain conditions helped by massage therapy, and tips on finding a good massage therapist. Katherine E. Smith is a nationally certified and licensed massage therapist in the State of Florida. She has practiced massage therapy for twenty-one years. She has worked in numerous places, such as day spas, massage clinics, a fitness center, and with a chiropractor. She has been an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1997.
Download or read book The Massage Bible written by Susan Mumford and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Chinese massage to Shiatsu to Indian head massage, this lavishly illustrated "bible" presents all the techniques needed to master the basics. Every spread features large and easy-to-follow photos, while the text guides beginners on what pressure to exert, what part of the hand makes contact with the body, and exactly what to do--whether they're feathering the back, working on the neck and scalp, or performing a sequence on the arms and hands. In addition to holistic and sports massages, there are suggestions for special situations (including massaging a baby); advice on massages to relieve common ailments; and lifestyle tips.
Download or read book Heal Your Mind Body and Soul with Massage Therapy written by Katherine Smith and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ayurvedic Massage written by Harish Johari and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-07-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayurvedic Massage is the first book on the subject, and the first new massage therapy introduced to the West since shiatsu. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. Ayurvedic massage works on both the physical and mental levels, transmitting a life-giving energy that assists all systems of the body to repair and renew themselves. Practitioners concentrate on the marmas, subtle energy points that respond to gentle physical manipulation, and work with the needs of the different body types. The author guides both the novice and experienced practitioner through each step in the full body massage and explains which oils work best for particular body types. • Includes massage techniques for expectant mothers and their babies. • Outlines techniques and natural remedies for treating specific disorders, including arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and insomnia. • Offers a complete guide to the traditional forty-day beauty treatment as practiced in India, and includes recipes for massage oils, facial creams, and beautifying clay baths.
Download or read book The Tui Na Manual written by Maria Mercati and published by Healing Arts Press. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color, illustrated guide to Chinese tui na massage techniques for whole-body health • Demonstrates each of the 15 unique Tui Na techniques with rich full-color photos and step-by-step instructions • Explains how to use qi-points to treat conditions in close proximity to the points as well as enact healing in tender or injured regions through the use of distant points • Details how to use Tui Na in all ages to release stress, re-energize the body, invigorate the mind, and relieve pain, sciatica, headache, sports injuries, and other common ailments Tui Na, which means “grasp and push,” is a Chinese system of therapy that uses massage and bodywork manipulation to relieve pain, release tension, and treat common ailments. Often practiced in conjunction with acupuncture and Chinese herbalism, Tui Na is also used as a treatment to address specific patterns of disharmony and stimulate the overall flow of qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. The leading authority on Tui Na in the West, with years of study in China, Indonesia, and Thailand, Maria Mercati combines the individual techniques of Tui Na into an easy-to-use method for whole-body health. Providing rich full-color photos with step-by-step instructions, she demonstrates each of the 15 unique Tui Na techniques, showing clearly where to place your hands as well as offering clear diagrams of the meridian energy channels and more than 100 powerful qi-points, where qi energy can be directly affected to restore balance and harmony. She explains how to use the qi-points to treat conditions in close proximity as well as enact healing in tender or injured regions through the use of distant yet connected qi-points. The author details how to use Tui Na treatments to relieve neck, shoulder, and back pain, sciatica, headache, and many other common ailments, treat sports injuries, and improve athletic performance. She also shows how it can release stress, re-energize the body, and invigorate the mind, as well as provide healing massage for adolescents, the elderly, and babies. Offering a healing method that requires no special equipment and is simple enough to do at home or in a chair at work, this fully illustrated guide provides a hands-on program to help yourself and others find whole-body health.
Download or read book Massage For Dummies written by Steve Capellini and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Whole Body Massage written by Nitya Lacroix and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all experience some degree of stress and anxiety in our day-to-day lives, and this book provides a wide range of treatments and techniques to soothe, tone and relax the body. Special routines for tackling specific problems are included, from headaches to indigestion, as well as a host of pampering treats.
Download or read book Heal Your Mind Body and Soul with Massage Therapy written by Katherine E Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heal Your Mind Body and Soul with Massage Therapy is a book designed to educate people about Massage Therapy. The book can be very useful for clients, Massage Therapists who are fresh out of school, and would like to use the book as a refresher course, and anyone interested in learning the art of Massage Therapy. In the book, the Author, Katherine Smith, explains what Indications are for massage therapy and what Contraindications are for massage therapy. As well as where did massage originate from, and what's all involved with it. In the book, it will cover many topics, such as: Different types of massage Types of pressure used History of Massage Therapy Benefits Contraindications Medical, Mental, and Pain conditions helped by Massage Therapy Tips on finding a good, reputable Massage Therapist This book extensively covers everything, from the actual concept of massage and many variations available. It has so much information that has been well sought out and researched. It eloquently articulates how overwhelming different body massages affect the brain, mind, and body. The book has easy to follow techniques for giving perfect massage, including the advantages of creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. The book has 10+ strategies to help alleviate conditions, reduce anxiety and stress, enhance blood flow, lower blood pressure, relax muscles, reduce the risk of depression, heart health, and generally improve the immune system's strength.
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 Massage Therapy written by Esther Lockhart and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Body Massage Course written by Nicola Stewart and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Mind Body and Massage written by Gloria Mathiesen and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little gem takes a look a psychoneuroimmunology, our stress and immune responses, and how massage fits in as part of your stress management regime.
Download or read book Massage for the Mind written by Shirley Davalos and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage for the Mind is a practical guide to help people use the practice of hypnotherapy to re-frame their perspective about past experiences and future possibilities. We use our marvelous imaginations to create guilt and worry, as well as feelings of not being enough. You can use your mind to benefit your outlook, rather than create fear. Too often our brains are filled with a constant chatter that raises doubts and creates anxiety. Hypnotherapy is a simple way of silencing that chatter, creating a quiet space where new perspectives can be recognized and developed. There is no magic. My clients create their own healing. I am simply their guide in the experience. I assist people and help them use their own imagination so they understand how they can be in control of their own life. The answers to their problems have been there all along. I just help them realize that and identify the solutions that have long been buried in their subconscious mind. Hypnotherapy plays a major roll in supporting optimum health. I think of it as a relaxing and healing factor for the entire body and mind. It’s a reliable method of quieting the mind while cutting out the constant brain chatter, it creates a quiet space where new perspectives can be recognized and developed. I assist people and help them use their own powers of imagination, so they can be the architects of their own lives and uncover answers that have been long buried in their subconscious mind. There is no magic, simply a state of mind that we have overlooked. My clients create their own healing; I am a guide in their experience.
Download or read book Brain Power written by Michael Gelb and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2012 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the knowledge of physicians, gerontologists, and neuroscientists, as well as the habits of men and women who epitomize healthy aging, helps readers activate unused brain areas, tone mental muscles, and enliven every mental faculty.
