Get Started in Massage (Teach Yourself)

Important insight into the relationship between mind and body along with the necessary skills for giving safe, effective massages—for general readers or serious students A good massage does more than just relax a person; it can relieve stress, sports injuries, and even sexual dysfunction. Helping aspiring masseuses to understand what's happening in their bodies, this resource offers practical guidance on massage for therapeutic and healing purposes. Step-by-step diagrams and a breakdown of which oils to use and when accompany sections on sports injuries, massage for pregnancy and babies, and self-massage.