Is this the right book for me? Starting by helping you to
understand what's happening in your body, Get Started in Massage
will give you practical guidance on how to use massage for
therapeutic and healing purposes. Step-by-step guides with diagrams
and a breakdown of which oils to use and when accompany sections on
sports injuries, massage for pregnancy and babies, and self-massage
in this no-nonsense guide to an effective healing art. Get Started
in Massage includes: Chapter 1: The history and benefits of massage
History Benefits Chapter 2: Setting the scene Environment Equipment
Contraindications (when not to massage) Chapter 3: Massage
techniques Effleurage/Stroking Friction Petrissage Percussion
movements/Tapotement Vibration and shaking Exercises for your hands
Chapter 4: Step-by-step massage Back of the body Front of the body
Massage sequence memory jogger Chapter 5: Self massage Chapter 6:
Aromatherapy and massage Essential oils Bergamont Chamomile (Roman)
Cypress Eucalyptus Frankincense Geranium Jasmine Juniper Lavender
Lemon Neroli (Orange blossom) Peppermint Rose Rosemary Sandalwood
Tea tree Chapter 7: Massage in pregnancy and childbirth Benefits of
massage Special considerations Back Abdomen Leg and foot Arm, face
and breast Essential oils for labour Post-natal massage Essential
oils for post-natal care Chapter 8: Massage for babies Benefits of
massage Special considerations Suggested routine Essential oils for
baby Chapter 9: Sports injuries The importance of exercise The
benefits of massage Pre-event massage Post-event massage Treatment
A-Z of sports injuries Emergency aid Chapter 10: Massage in the
workplace Chapter 11: A healthy lifestyle Massage Healthy diet
Exercise Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions
to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of
instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based
on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in
the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your
knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding
of massage. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you
remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate
what you've learnt and how to use it.
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