Get Started In Massage

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Starting by helping you to understand what's happening in your body, Get Started in Massage will give you practical guidance on how to use massage for therapeutic and healing purposes. Step-by-step guides with diagrams and a breakdown of which oils to use and when accompany sections on sports injuries, massage for pregnancy and babies, and self-massage in this no-nonsense guide to an effective healing art.



Get Started in Massage includes:

Chapter 1: The history and benefits of massage

History

Benefits

Chapter 2: Setting the scene

Environment

Equipment

Contraindications (when not to massage)

Chapter 3: Massage techniques

Effleurage/Stroking

Friction

Petrissage

Percussion movements/Tapotement

Vibration and shaking

Exercises for your hands

Chapter 4: Step-by-step massage

Back of the body

Front of the body

Massage sequence memory jogger

Chapter 5: Self massage

Chapter 6: Aromatherapy and massage

Essential oils

Bergamont

Chamomile (Roman)

Cypress

Eucalyptus

Frankincense

Geranium

Jasmine

Juniper

Lavender

Lemon

Neroli (Orange blossom)

Peppermint

Rose

Rosemary

Sandalwood

Tea tree

Chapter 7: Massage in pregnancy and childbirth

Benefits of massage

Special considerations

Back

Abdomen

Leg and foot

Arm, face and breast

Essential oils for labour

Post-natal massage

Essential oils for post-natal care

Chapter 8: Massage for babies

Benefits of massage

Special considerations

Suggested routine

Essential oils for baby

Chapter 9: Sports injuries

The importance of exercise

The benefits of massage

Pre-event massage

Post-event massage

Treatment

A-Z of sports injuries

Emergency aid

Chapter 10: Massage in the workplace

Chapter 11: A healthy lifestyle

Massage

Healthy diet

Exercise



Not got much time?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on

the author's many years of experience.

Test yourself

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge

Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of massage.

Five things to remember

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Try this

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.