Description
Book SynopsisThrough fresh, clear photos and step-by-step instruction, readers can learn how to smooth away stress and tension, banish headaches and back pain, share the language of touch and experience optimum health and vitality.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Discovering Massage 7
Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 9
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 21
Chapter 3: Your Skin and What’s Beneath It: What You’re Touching When You Massage Somebody 31
Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 49
Chapter 4: Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map 51
Chapter 5: Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step 67
Chapter 6: The Rules for Receiving Massage 83
Chapter 7: Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home) 95
Part III: The Art of Giving Massage 111
Chapter 8: Setting the Stage for a Great Massage 113
Chapter 9: Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest 123
Chapter 10: All the Right Moves 135
Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body 161
Chapter 12: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body 183
Chapter 13: A Special Treat for the Feet: Reflexology 217
Chapter 14: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 237
Part IV: Massage for Every Body 247
Chapter 15: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 249
Chapter 16: Sensual Massage 263
Chapter 17: A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too) 273
Chapter 18: Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work 287
Part V: The Part of Tens 303
Chapter 19: Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage 305
Chapter 20: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage 313
Appendix: Massage Resources 317
Index 327
