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Hands of healing - Rangeela Massage Center
If you have picked up this book, it means you might be interested in knowing more about massage therapy and its outstanding benefits. You will find complete and most valuable information about massage therapy here. The benefits of massage go beyond just treating muscles. This outstanding healing method has been used since ancient times. Through this book, you find out the rich history of massage therapy and the countless benefits it offers. Touch is a power beyond words can explain. It heals the body, mind, and soul. We shall then learn more about why touch is so powerful and how it can improve our lives.
Healing Massage
This practical, detailed, and accessible guide to using massage to treat a range of medical conditions will educate and empower both massage practitioners and non-professionals who want to safely and effectively make a difference in the well-being of a friend or family member. Chapters are conveniently organized alphabetically, so that the reader can easily find helpful treatments for more than 40 medical conditions such as asthma, cancer, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis. Bringing together Eastern and Western understandings of the body, health, and wellness, this user-friendly sourcebook defines and details each of the conditions, any contraindications to massage, and massage protocols and instructions, including how often treatment should be administered. Healing Massage can make treatment and pain relief both available and affordable to those who might not have access to expensive professional treatment. It can also provide substantial and detailed information to practitioners not familiar with a specific condition. Written by a leading massage practitioner and international teacher, this book will be a will be an essential reference in the office or at home.
Advanced Remedial Massage
This title takes the reader through the practice of remedial massage, the effects and benefits that arise from it, a guide to the human muscular system, basic massage techniques and more detailed treatment practices. With over 200 full-colour photographs and over 50 diagrams, the techniques are easy to follow and understand.
The New Art of Massage
Soothe your spirit and relax your body by learning the art of the holistic massage. In The New Art of Massage, renowned practitioner of massage therapy Guillermo Ferrara explains the art of the holistic massage in easy-to-follow steps. Follow his guidance as he presents the theory of each approach and then the successful practice for each one. More than three hundred color photographs and seventy color illustrations provide step-by-step instructions and explanations on four massage techniques: tantric, sensitive, reflexology, and Zen-shiatsu. By explaining the principles behind each holistic massage, Ferrara demonstrates the importance of touch in both empowering the spirit and relaxing the body. Whether you are an experienced massage therapist or a beginner seeking to help a loved one unwind, The New Art of Massage will undoubtedly be a rich source of inspiration and wisdom. “Massage therapy is the bringing together of body and soul, a transformative journey from a state of personal tension to one of complete relaxation.” —Guillermo Ferrara
Massage and Aromatherapy
A student-centred approach with activities, progress check questions and key terms highlighted. Highly illustrated and practical approach. An essential text covering the Level 3 NVQ units related to body massage and aromatherapy. Emphasis on good practice.
Neal's Yard Remedies Complete Massage
Explore in detail the profoundly effective power of touch, led by experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Want to really understand the health and wellness benefits of massage? Interested in practising massage at home or considering taking a course? Let this book be your guide to everything from effleurage to epineuria. All the core strokes and massage techniques that form the foundation of massage practice are shown photographically with detailed annotations and integrated arrows showing the direction and application of pressure. Annotated anatomy and physiology illustrations show you how different levels of pressure work the muscles, and the profound effect massage can have on the nervous system ...
The History of Massage
The first comprehensive history of massage. • Written by Robert Noah Calvert, the founder of Massage Magazine. • Includes 200 black-and-white illustrations. • The definitive resource for all students and professionals in the fields of massage and bodywork. From the people of ancient Greece to the tribes of the Pacific Ocean, massage has been a significant element in medicine, midwifery, folk healing, and athletics. Yet the rich presence of healing touch is rarely manifest in the telling of human history. Now, for the first time, Robert Noah Calvert offers a comprehensive history of massage that spans the globe. Starting with the healing art's ancient foundations, Calvert's History of M...
The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, Massage and Yoga
This authoritative guide to natural health-promoting techniques brings together the very best of traditional therapies for well-being, vitality and relaxation, with detailed step-by-step instructions from leading experts. The first section, "Aromatherapy", offers a full course in this ancient art of using the potent powers of essential oils in massage, baths and other treatments. Photographs and clear, instructive text explain how the deliciously scented essences of lavender, rose, ylang ylang and others can treat common ailments, lift the spirits and promote physical and emotional well-being. A short introduction to Shiatsu massage precedes the "Massage" section which covers whole body mass...
Complete Massage
Want to really understand the health and wellness benefits of massage? Interested in practicing massage at home or considering taking a course? Let this be your guide on everything from effleurage to epineuria. Annotated anatomy and physiology illustrations show you how different levels of pressure work the muscles, and the profound effect massage can have on the nervous system and on cardio and lymphatic health. Learn how to prepare physically and mentally, and get the lowdown on oils and massage beds, diffusers and candles. And if you're receiving a massage, find out why drinking water before and after is important and how focusing on breathing enhances muscle relaxation. All the core stro...
Foundations of Massage
Foundations of Massage 3e is a comprehensive practical and theoretical foundation for all aspects of massage therapy. The book prepares students for clinical practice through the presentation of step by step techniques and treatments. This revision of this Australian text for the practice of massage therapy includes new material on specialised application of massage, such as providing services for people with disabilities, working in aged care and providing services for people with chronic disease states and life challenging illnesses. More than 350 illustrations and photographs of manual applications Questions and activities at the end of each chapter Comprehensive glossary Evidence for massage therapy completely revised and updated Inclusion of references to legislative and regulatory information to massage therapy practitioners Expanded anatomy illustrations in full colour appendices A more comprehensive chapter on pregnancy massage updated by well known international author Suzanne Yates A more comprehensive chapter on infant massage History chapter has been expanded to include influences on the massage industry from Europe and North America
