Book of Step-by-step Massage and Aromatherapy - Softcover

Mark Evans; Rosalind Oxenford; Suzanne Franzen

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9781844767656: Book of Step-by-step Massage and Aromatherapy

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ISBN 10: 1844767655 ISBN 13: 9781844767656

Publisher: Southwater, 2010

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The power of massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu and reflexology for health and wellbeing, shown in more than 200 colour photographs. It is a clear and comprehensive guide to the most popular touch therapies of massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu and reflexology. You can soothe away the strains of a hectic life with simple massage sequences to leave you feeling relaxed, calm and in control. It includes instant techniques for self-massage, quick revitalizing aromatherapy, shiatsu in the workplace, hand and foot massage, and much more. You can learn how to treat common ailments with Eastern and Western therapies, which stimulate and release healing energies. Massage is a source of relief and relaxation. The massage techniques included in this book aim to relieve tension through physical pressure on the muscles, as well as improve the nervous and circulatory system. Massage is often, but not always, combined with aromatherapy. You can learn about the benefits of aromatherapy as well as how to use perfumed oils that allow direct communication with the emotions and act therapeutically to help relieve physical problems such as stomach upsets, headaches and other common ailments. Whichever therapy you choose, or whether you combine aspects of them all, the step-by-step photographs and instructions will enable you to give near-professional treatments to yourself, family and friends.

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Book of Step-by-step Massage and Aromatherapy Massage is a source of relief and relaxation. Massage is often, but not always, combined with aromatherapy. This book includes massage techniques that aim to relieve tension through physical pressure on the muscles. It also shows you the benefits of aromatherapy as well as how to use perfumed oils that allow direct communication with the emotions. Full description

About the Author:

Mark Evans has a BPhil in Complementary Health Studies and a Licentiate in Aromatherapy, and he is a fully trained masseur. Rosalind Oxenford has her own School of Reflexology to train practitioners, and lectures and writes many articles about reflexology. Suzanne Franzen is co-principal of the British School of Shiatsu-Do. She practices and teaches shiatsu throughout Europe, and has written extensively on the subject.

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