Download or read book The Essential Massage Book written by Eilean Bentley and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage is the safe, effective, drug-free way to treat countless ailments and injuries, from headaches and sprains to chronic back pain. This fully illustrated guide gathers the most effective techniques of all the different systems in one easy-to-use volume. Comprehensively covering five basic approaches--whole-body techniques, localized massage and pressure techniques, massage for healing, massage for relaxation and stress relief, and massage for pleasure--it offers detailed instructions on every system, from traditional Chinese methods to shiatsu, reiki, aromatherapy, and reflexology. Also covered are self-massage, holistic massage, hand treatment, head massage, and the chakras.
Download or read book The Essential Massage Companion written by Bryan A. Born and published by Concepts Born, llc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mosby s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier España. This book was released on 2004 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update of the 2000 edition, Fritz, the owner and head instructor of a school of therapeutic massage and bodywork in Michigan, treats touch as a form of communication and expands coverage of ethical and legal issues, contra/indications for massage, and condition assessment and management. The treatment of medical terminology, core principles, and techniques is enhanced by color illustrations, case studies, review questions, resources and other appended information. The first edition was published in 1995. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Download or read book Hot Stone Massage written by Alison Trulock and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hot stone massage is a unique variant of massage therapy that employs heated stones to release physical tension and calm the nervous system. The stones' warmth and weight help the recipient focus more intently on the massage, and to be more receptive to its benefits. This superb introduction explains everything about this ancient healing practice, from which stones to choose (color, smoothness, shape, and mineral content matter) to which strokes to use. Along with attractive instructional photos throughout, there's information on setting up the massage, working different parts of the body, stimulating the chakra points, and alleviating specific symptoms--including muscular aches, back pain, arthritis, circulatory problems, and insomnia.
Download or read book Aromatherapy Massage written by Margie Hare and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 written by Nitya Lacroix and published by DK. This book was released on 2003 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook breaks down massage tips and techniques into 101 easy-to-grasp tips and gives quick answers to all readers questions.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Massage and Aromatherapy written by Catherine Stuart and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2007-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in two separate volumes: Whole body massage, and Reiki healing.
Download or read book The Everything Massage Book written by Valerie Voner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage has been proven to reduce stress, promote healing, and enhance healthful living. Unfortunately, spas and massage therapies can be prohibitively expensive. The Everything Massage Book provides readers with all they need to put professional massage techniques to use in their own homes. Packed with easy-to-follow instruction, this reader-friendly guide presents the many benefits of massage and addresses the ten most popular techniques, including Swedish and shiatsu massage.
Download or read book Chinese Tui Na Massage written by Xiangcai Xu and published by Ymaa Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides both theory and practical technique and is ideal for professional therapists, martial artists or anyone with an active lifestyle.
Download or read book The Book of Massage and Aromatherapy written by Nitya Lacroix and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage with essential oils is one of the oldest and most pleasureable ways to combat aches, strains and minor ailments as well as improve circulation and enhance emotional state of mind. In this book fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions provide a comprehensive program for learning the basic techniques of massage and the application of essential oils.
Download or read book Basic Clinical Massage Therapy written by James H. Clay and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.
Download or read book Massage for Couples written by Ashley Dwyer and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a deeper connection with your partner through the healing power of massage There's nothing like the stress-relieving, mood-lifting comfort of physical touch to bring out the best in your relationship. Whether you are helping a partner with aches and pains or looking to foster intimacy, Massage for Couples will teach you time-honored techniques from around the world that have made massage a staple for relaxation and relationship longevity since ancient times. Begin by gaining confidence in using your hands to provide a healing touch. Then discover guided massage sequences to soothe, inspire, uplift, relax, or resolve a specific pain point. Support your partner's well-being and enjoy a healthy, enriching way to spend quality time together. Inside Massage for Couples, you'll find: Naturally healing together--Practice a holistic method of experiencing pleasure and providing relief from stress and fatigue. Body wisdom--Educate yourself on some light biology and anatomy lessons that will help you refine your skills and give truly transformative, bliss-inspiring massages. Comfort and connection--Master instructions for resolving specific aches and pains as well as tips for connecting with a partner emotionally. Learn the healing power of touch to promote wellness and heighten intimacy with Massage for Couples.
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 Massage Therapy written by Salvo and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflects all updates made to the 2nd edition of the text, and features teaching tips, suggested activities, and answers to self-tests. Certain chapters also include activities that the instructor can copy and hand out, such as crossword puzzles, labeling exercises, and flash cards. A test bank on CD-ROM allows the instructor to mix questions to create and print unique tests.
Download or read book Tantric Massage for Couples written by Cindy Steele and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore and Invigorate Your Relationship With Tantric Massage! Tantric Massage for Couples: Essential Guide to Love Making and Couples Massage can increase the pleasure you experience during sex, develop greater intimacy between partners, and even make your orgasms last longer. You can even develop a spiritual bond with your partner that transcends time and space! Many people have found that a sexual encounter is more powerful and more pleasing when you have a spiritual connection and not just a physical connection. With tantric massage, you can reignite that spiritual connection! When you purchase Tantric Massage for Couples: Essential Guide to Love making and Couples Massage, you'll learn the basis of massage, tantric touch, and tantric sex. This insightful book helps you understand the female erogenous areas so you can give a successful tantric massage to your sensual woman! Tantric Massage for Couples: Essential Guide to Love making and Couples Massage will even help you increase the intensity of your lovemaking. You'll discover special techniques to "fire up" your love life, including the "Stroke of Compassion and Love"! Order Your Copy of Tantric Massage for Couples: Essential Guide to Love making and Couples Massage Today!
Download or read book The Massage Book written by George Downing and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
