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9780766837607

Massage Basics: A Guide to Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reflexology Techniques

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  • ISBN13:

    9780766837607

  • ISBN10:

    0766837602

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-08-28
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Drawing on the expertise of leading massage educators, this book demonstrates in detail the massage movements and procedures that professional therapists use. With precise, illustrations and photographs, all of the common techniques used in Swedish massage, Shiatsu, and Reflexology are clearly shown and explained. From simple, relaxing movements to pressure point therapy, the steps needed to give an effective, complete body massage can be mastered quickly.

Table of Contents

Massage
1(4)
Massage Systems
1(4)
Massage Movements
5(32)
Application of Massage Strokes
5(21)
Percussion Movements
26(3)
Joint Movements
29(7)
Rhythm and Pressure in Massage
36(1)
Complete Body Massage
37(30)
General Arm Massage
37(6)
General Massage for the Foot and Leg
43(7)
General Massage for the Chest and Neck
50(5)
General Massage Movements for the Abdomen
55(1)
Changing Position
56(1)
General Massage for the Back of the Legs
57(3)
General Massage for the Back of the Body
60(7)
Shiatsu Massage
67(6)
The Hands
67(2)
Application of Pressure
69(3)
Importance of Relaxation
72(1)
Performing Shiatsu
73(26)
Head and Scalp
73(1)
Full Facial Shiatsu
74(10)
Eye Treatment
84(1)
Shiatsu for the Full Body
85(1)
Front Side
86(5)
Back Side of Body
91(5)
Back Treatment
96(1)
Hand/Arm Treatment
97(1)
Foot/Leg Treatment
97(2)
Reflexology
99(32)
The Two Phases of Reflexology
99(3)
Specific Areas of Concentration
102(29)
Aromatherapy Massage
131(4)
Functions of Aromatherapy Massage
131(1)
Characteristics of Aromatherapy Massage
132(1)
Choosing Essential Oils for Massage
132(1)
Aromatherapy Body Massage Oil Formulas
132(2)
Special Tips and Tricks for the Person Who Is ``Allergic to Everything''
134(1)
Appendix Quick Reference to the Most Commonly Used Essential Oils 135(10)
Index 145

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