Massage For Dummies

Author : Steve Capellini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470642750
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Massage For Dummies written by Steve Capellini and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch with the healing powers of massage What 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 conditions Hands-on and extremely practical, Massage For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to integrate massage and its benefits into your everyday life.

Author : Joanne Bagshaw
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118070038
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Baby Massage For Dummies written by Joanne Bagshaw and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and create a strong attachment between the two of you. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine. Discover how to: * Ease common ailments * Enhance your bond with your baby * Stimulate growth and development * Comfort a fussy baby * Massage babies with special needs

Author : Rachel Beider
Publisher : Fair Winds Press
ISBN 13 : 1592338720
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Press Here! Massage for Beginners written by Rachel Beider and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relieve pain, alleviate tension, increase relaxation, and recover and prepare for physical activities. Fun, modern illustrations and intuitive organization combined with the expertise of licensed massage therapist Rachel Beider allow you to quickly implement this powerful wellness tool. Massage therapy is a great way to connect and engage with your loved ones, applying healing techniques to reduce pain and tension while increasing relaxation and enjoyment. With this guide, learn how to give a deeply enjoyable therapeutic massage to family members, friends, or oneself. Beautifully illustrated and designed and with easy-to-follow instructions, Massage for Beginners is the perfect guide for learning the fundamentals of giving a really great massage. The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, and acupressure.

Author : David Toomey
Publisher : Fingertip Books
ISBN 13 : 9780983010715
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foot Massage for Dummies written by David Toomey and published by Fingertip Books. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These compact magnetic books, based on the popular For Dummies series, deliver concise information in a handy, portable package no larger than a credit card. The innovative design allows the book to fold out to provide 26 pages of useful facts, figures, trivia, and other essential information. The colorful pages are waterproof, tear-proof, and deliver a treasure trove of advice and tips in a guide that slips easily into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. These practical companions also feature a convenient magnetic backing that guarantees to keep them right where they are needed, be it on a refrigerator or file cabinet for easy access. This therapeutic companion contains all the steps for administering a relaxing foot massage from the comfort of one’s own home. Invaluable dos and don'ts of the practice are provided, ensuring that tension and stress are released in mere minutes.

Author : Lucinda Liddell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743211510
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Massage written by Lucinda Liddell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated introductory guide to the healing powers of a massage, from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage is the classic guide to the relaxing and healing skills of the hands. Featuring both Eastern and Western methods, it presents step-by-step, beautifully illustrated instructions on everything from traditional massage to shiatsu and reflexology. The Book of Massage offers easy-to-follow techniques for giving the perfect massage, including advice on creating the right setting and suggestions for using aromatic oils and lotions. Now revised and updated with fresh color photos and drawings throughout, The Book of Massage is a simple and comprehensive handbook that reveals how you can experience the myriad benefits of giving and receiving a soothing massage.

Author : Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt
Publisher : Dogwise Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1929242085
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Canine Massage written by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use massage to help your dog relax, to condition the canine athlete, to assist in recovery from injuries or to ease chronic pain. Learn the techniques of a recognized expert in the field so that you can bring the well-known benefits of massage to your own dog or become a canine massage specialist. New edition has over 100 illustrations and 100 photos, detailed examinations of muscular stress points, diagnoses and treatments. You will learn the basics of canine anatomy and kinesiology; massage movements, pressures, techniques and systems; routines designed to address specific health problems; stretching and hydrotherapy techniques; tips on how to run a canine massage business, and more. Excellent source of information on dog anatomy as well.

Author : Synthia Andrews
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111805153X
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acupressure and Reflexology For Dummies written by Synthia Andrews and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you Ease your aches and find relief through the power of touch Searching for alternative treatments for pain? This friendly, do-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits of acupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how to nurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someone else. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address your ailments and improve your emotional as well as your physical well-being. Understand basic healing principles Relieve your specific aches and pains Boost your immune system Address age-related ailments Find professional help

Author : Giovanni De Domenico
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1416065415
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beard's Massage written by Giovanni De Domenico and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1964, Beard's Massage is a classic physical therapy massage text originally authored by Gertrude Beard, a pioneering physical therapist in the 1920s who treated patients using soft tissue massage techniques that remain the basis of practice today. Now in its fifth edition, with a new title, this classic text has been expanded and updated throughout to provide you with an overview of massage, a description of massage techniques, information on the benefits of massage, and specific techniques for a variety of conditions. Practical step-by-step guidance to help you develop massage sequences that best meet the needs of your patients. Sections on massage strokes show the direction and sequence of each stroke, allowing you the benefit of using one comprehensive resource instead of several texts. Includes guidance in Swedish Remedial Massage techniques to help you develop proper massage techniques and sequences that best meet the needs of each individual client. Nearly 500 line drawings and photos demonstrate how to perform all of the basic strokes, the physiologic and therapeutic effects of each technique, and how to apply the most appropriate massage sequences to specific regions of the body. Photos include directional arrows that show hand position and movement across the patient. Updated references facilitate further study and demonstrate currency of the text. The new companion DVD with narrated video clips demonstrates each of the various techniques discussed in the text allowing you to visually comprehend proper timing and techniques. Icons in the text link the text to the DVD so they can function together as a complete learning tool. New chapter on Anatomical Landmarks for Soft Tissue Massage demonstrates the important anatomical landmarks and structures involved during the application of soft tissue massage techniques. New chapter on Focal Massage Sequences describes the use of various massage techniques for specific pathologies to help enhance your assessment skills for those clients who present with specific injuries and/or conditions. New chapter on Decongestive Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema shows how massage can be an effective part of lymphedema treatment. New chapter on Massage in Sport explains the different strokes and methods required for sports massage in rehabilitation. New chapter on Massage for the Baby and Infant describes different methods for safe massage. New chapter on Massage in Palliative Care explains the role of massage, especially pain relief and relaxation, in the care of the terminally ill. New chapter on Soft Tissue Manipulation in Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) describes different massage techniques in CAM therapies.

Author : Angela Hope-Murray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118306686
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ayurveda For Dummies written by Angela Hope-Murray and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-29 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebalance your mind, body and spirit—the natural way! Ayurveda is an ancient system of prevention and treatment of illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and spirit according to your individual body type. Ayurveda For Dummies provides you with a comprehensive introduction to this area of complementary medicine, considering the origins and history of Ayurveda as well as practical guidance on utilizing the correct balance of nutrition and exercise, herbal remedies, yoga, and Ayurvedic massage to treat ailments and maintain a healthy, happy lifestyle. Helps you develop a diet based on your body type Advises you on ways to optimize your health by exercising to suit your body type Gives you trusted info on stretching your body with Yoga This hands-on, friendly guide helps you understand your body type and restore balance to your life using the principles of Ayurveda.

Author : Henry Flesh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Massage written by Henry Flesh and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Funny, tightly plotted, and just two shades darker than burnt coffee. Henry Flesh has crafted a fine and disturbing novel."-David Sedaris, author ofNaked and Barrel Fever. Nominated for a Lambda Literary Award, Massage is set in the mid-'90s, a time when the "sweetness" of AIDS lies across Manhattan like "a nebulous gloom...a deep distress." An important novel from "a major new literary voice"-Christopher Street, whose talents rival those of Mary Gaitskill, Paul Bowles, and Hubert Selby, Jr.