Massage: A Step-by-step Approach to the Healing Art of Touch (The Complete Illustrated Guide to) - Softcover

Mitchell, Stewart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007885385 ISBN 13: 9780007885381

Publisher: Element, 2011

Synopsis

A beautifully illustrated, easy-to-follow guide for those who want to learn to practice the beneficial effects of massage. Under the guidance of experienced clinician and trainer Stewart Mitchell, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage focuses on the practical aspects and benefits of massage, from the full body massage through to tips on soothing self-massage to ease stress, gentle massage techniques for pregnant mothers, babies, the elderly and the sick, and treatment for sporting or performance injuries. Every treatment is shown in simple step-by-step photographic sequences. The book is divided into helpful sections including: all about massage; understanding your body; the basic techniques; massage in practice; special approaches and techniques; special treatments; and self-massage treatments.

About this title

Review:

"This excellent book by Stewart Mitchell provides wide coverage of massage in its various forms and techniques. It is recommended to practitioners wishing to specialize in this subject and to students as a valuable background to one of the most important aspects of the healing arts"
WILLIAM ARNOULD-TAYLOR
CHAIRMAN, INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL

‘A graphic and detailed guide to good massage techniques – I recommend you give it to your partner to learn by heart!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

From the Back Cover:

Massage is one of the most natural ways to de-stress the human body. With the increasing physical and emotional pressures of modern living making relentless demands on the body, massage has the potential to reduce strain and alleviate pain. It is also invaluable in the preventive treatment of sporting and performing injuries. Everyone, young or old, can experience the benefits of massage, whether in the form of remedial treatment, an Eastern technique such as Shiatsu, or simply a spontaneous neck massage.

In this beautifully illustrated and easy to follow guide, Stewart Mitchell demonstrates the many ways in which the beneficial effects of massage are given. Exhaustively researched, handsomely illustrated, and precisely written, this rewarding guide is essential reading for all those who seek to restore a sense of calm and harmony to their lives. It includes:
· The origin, development and rationale of massage
· Massage treatments – from Western methods to Eastern techniques
· Self-help massage as an aid to relaxation
· Using massage to help combat stress and fight fatigue
· Step-by-step routines and treatments

"This excellent book by Stewart Mitchell provides wide coverage of massage in its various forms and techniques. It is recommended to practitioners wishing to specialize in this subject and to students as a valuable background to one of the most important aspects of the healing arts".
WILLIAM ARNOULD-TAYLOR, chairman of 'International Therapy Examination Council'

"A graphic and detailed guide to good massage techniques – I recommend you give it to you partner to learn by heart!"
MAIL ON SUNDAY

About this edition

• Publisher: Element
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0007885385
• ISBN 13: 9780007885381
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304