Massage: A Step-by-step Guide (In a Nutshell) (In a Nutshell S.) - Hardcover

Worth, Yvonne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1862041075 ISBN 13: 9781862041073

Publisher: Element, 1997

Synopsis

Giving a brief history of massage, this guide describes the different types of strokes, pressures and techniques, and also includes step-by-step instructions for performing a simple massage on adults, babies and children, and a self-help section for common ailments.

What is massage?; a short history; professional treatment; the importance of touch; techniques; the art of massage: back, neck and shoulders, chest, abdomen, face and head, arms and hands, legs and feet, babies and children, pregnancy, massage and movement, contraindications; self-help for common ailments; common ailments.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

What is massage?; a short history; professional treatment; the importance of touch; techniques; the art of massage: back, neck and shoulders, chest, abdomen, face and head, arms and hands, legs and feet, babies and children, pregnancy, massage and movement, contraindications; self-help for common ailments; common ailments.

Synopsis:

Giving a brief history of massage, this guide describes the different types of strokes, pressures and techniques, and also includes step-by-step instructions for performing a simple massage on adults, babies and children, and a self-help section for common ailments.

About this edition

• Publisher: Element
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1862041075
• ISBN 13: 9781862041073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 60