The Complete Illustrated Guide to Massage: A Step-By-Step Approach to the Healing Art of Touch

This guide focuses on the practical aspects of massage, from the full body massage through to tips on soothing self-massage to ease stress, gentle massage techniques for pregnant mothers, babies, the elderly and the sick, and treatment for sporting or performance injuries. Every treatment is shown in simple step-by-step photographic sequences. The book is divided into parts including: all about massage; understanding your body; the basic techniques; massage in practice; special approaches and techniques; special treatments; and self-massage treatments.