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The History of Massage
Author: Robert Noah Calvert
language: en
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Release Date: 2002-04
Covering the development of massage from prehistory to today's "golden age," the founder of Massage Magazine helps to explain the evolution of this popular therapy.
Body Massage for the Beauty Therapist
The beauty therapist, increasingly called upon to administer massage, will welcome this manual. Its modern and practical approach will appeal to all who wish to improve their standard of massage. The physical comfort and reassurance which massage can give, especially when coupled with exercises, make it more than a sensuous luxury: rather it is a positive factor in promoting bodily wellbeing. The clear and detailed explanations of massage techniques in 'Body Massage for the Beauty Therapist' are supplemented by many drawings and photographs, which also serve to clarify the structure of the human body and its functioning. The personality and qualities of the therapist are brought into perspective and helpful advice given on the organization of the salon. Valuable sections are included on relaxation techniques, correct breathing and exercises which the client can undertake. Aromatherapy and gyratory massage are also covered.
Hot stone massage
A user-friendly, easy-to-follow book meant to give hot stone massage habitué more insights on this ancient treatment. The book covers the most important aspects for giving a hot stone massage including the different accessories needed, basic massage techniques, along with the most common ailments that hot stone massages can help to solve. The appendices complete this book with a description of the different types of strokes used in a hot stone massage along with the types of stone and their best use depending upon their size and shape.
