Massage (Natural Care Handbook)

by Gillian Emerson-Roberts (Editor), Clare Maxwell-Hudson (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  The Natural Care series introduces familiar and lesser-known alternative therapies. Each book covers practical techniques supplemented by simple theory and explains when self-diagnosis is appropriate or consulting a professional is a wiser option. A series of unique master-classes featuring routines from Thai and traditional Indian bridal massage to shiatsu and Swedish massage are featured in this book. Therapeutic massage programmes offer relief for over 30 common ailments and a step-by-step guide is offered here.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.25

  Featuring step-by-step photographs this book demonstrates international techniques from reflexology, the Japanese art of shiatsu and Swedish and Thai massage. It shows how the ancient art of masssage can promote a glow of physical and mental well-being in people of all ages. Instructions show how to perform all the basic strokes for facial massages for a natural face-lift, a hydrotherapy massage to boost circulation and tone the muscles and therapeutic massage for the relief of back pain and arthritis. Other therapies include massage for new-born babies, expectant mothers and the elderly, plus relaxing full-body massages and quick-fix and anti-stress treatments.