Product Description

What's the best massage for you? Do you just want a quick, relaxing massage, or do you have a specific condition, and need to know which massage therapy will heal it most effectively? Whatever you're looking for, "The Massage Bible" is sure to have it. The book features some 75 massage treatments to promote general well-being and help a wide range of everyday ailments and conditions. Step-by-step colour photographs, detailed instructions and full introductions are given to 15 of the most popular massage therapies including Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu and Indian Head Massage enabling the beginner to learn the principles and philosophies of each one. Icons at the beginning of each massage indicate how long the it will take, what to wear, what (if any) oils to use and what specific conditions the massage can be used for. For those who wish to learn more and investigate further the second section offers a range of other therapies in more concise detail. The book ends with a fully cross-referenced symptoms index so readers who wish to try a massage that's ideal for a specific condition or ailment, can find the right massage with the minimum of fuss." Complete Massage Course" is the ideal resource book for all those interested in being introduced to the massage techniques available to improve their mental and physical well-being.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28742 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

About the Author
Nicola Stewart trained at the London School of Sport's Massage. She worked at the Alternative Centre in London for three years and has been running her own massage business for 12 years. She organises on-site massages in companies across the UK. She has written for a variety of health magazines including the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. She lives in London, SE16.

Customer Reviews

Don't need to be an expert
Many books on this subject are either fluffy or too technical. This book is an exception. It is written in a friendly and accessible style. You don't need to be an expert or aim to be one, to use this book. It is well produced; the colour photos are functional and crisp.

Our modern tempo of life abuses our muscles and mind and they need tending. The chapter on Self-Massage can be used daily while on a train, bus, office or at home while watching television. You can get a friend or partner to join in and use the instructions in the book. It may help you to become an expert in time.

I have seen Nicola work and she brings her love and care for the health and healing of people. Just the chapter of Self- Massage will recover the cost of the book. Time to get healthy and relax by using this handy book. Recommend it.

The Complete Body Massage Course
A wonderful book for anybody who wants to know how massage can help them and what techniques might suit best. It is an excellent introductory guide, clear, concise and very well illustrated.

A very good guide for the beginners!
This book is full of clear pictures that help you to understand every passage of the massage. It contains an explanation of all the main massages, so it's usefull for who want to learn the correct movements to do and who needs a bit of theory.
I bought this book to improve and refine my ability to massage (for no professional use), doing the right thing in the right way, and it was worth it!