Massage For Dummies

Massage For Dummies

About the AuthorSteve 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.Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massageWhat 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 conditionsHands-on and extremely practical, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to integrate massage and its benefits into your everyday life.From the Inside FlapThe easy way to soothe stress, banish pain, and share the language of touchFrom Swedish and shiatsu techniques to aromatherapy and reflexology, this fun guide to the art of massage shows you how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness. With the help of numerous step-by-step, hands-on photos and illustrations, you'll learn, move by move, how to master the basics and give and receive a therapeutic massage.Massage 101 - understand the basics of massage, the origins of the many techniques and how they work, and the many ways it can improve your lifeGiving is better than receiving - use the many photos and illustrations to guide you through learning the art of giving a therapeutic massageDon't be a wet noodle - find out how to properly receive a massage (yes, there's an art to that, too!) and develop breathing methods, meditative awareness, and other techniques for blissing outMassage for the masses - discover how people in every walk of life can enjoy and benefit from massage, from sports massage to sensual massage and everything in betweenOpen the book and find:The benefits of massageA roadmap to what's beneath the skinGuidance on feeling for tissues, muscles, and moreLuxurious spa treatments you can do at homeInformation on creating the ideal massage environmentWhich massage techniques to apply for different resultsMassage tips for baby, pregnancy, sensual massage, sports massage, and moreLearn to:Soothe away stress and banish painPerform Swedish, sports, and self-massage techniquesImprove circulation, raise immune efficiency, and promote the healing of tissuesEnhance focus and emotional balanceFrom the Back CoverThe easy way to soothe stress, banish pain, and share the language of touchFrom Swedish and shiatsu techniques to aromatherapy and reflexology, this fun guide to the art of massage shows you how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness. With the help of numerous step-by-step, hands-on photos and illustrations, you'll learn, move by move, how to master the basics and give and receive a therapeutic massage.Massage 101 - understand the basics of massage, the origins of the many techniques and how they work, and the many ways it can improve your lifeGiving is better than receiving - use the many photos and illustrations to guide you through learning the art of giving a therapeutic massageDon't be a wet noodle - find out how to properly receive a massage (yes, there's an art to that, too!) and develop breathing methods, medi