Massage For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

ISBN13:
9780470642733
ISBN10:
0470642734
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2010-05-01
Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary

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.

Introduction
Discovering Massage
Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life
A Brief History of Touch
Your Skin and What's Beneath It: What You're Touching When You Massage Somebody
The Art of Receiving Massage
Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map
Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step
The Rules for Receiving Massage
Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home)
The Art of Giving Massage
Setting the Stage for a Great Massage
Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest
All the Right Moves
Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body
Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body
A Special Treat for the Feet: Refl exology
Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living
Massage for Every Body
Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage
Sensual Massage
A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too)
Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work
The Part of Tens
Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage
Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage
Appendix: Massage Resources
Index
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