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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Discovering Massage 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 21</p> <p>Chapter 3: Your Skin and What’s Beneath It: What You’re Touching When You Massage Somebody 31</p> <p><b>Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 49</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map 51</p> <p>Chapter 5: Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step 67</p> <p>Chapter 6: The Rules for Receiving Massage 83</p> <p>Chapter 7: Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home) 95</p> <p><b>Part III: The Art of Giving Massage 111</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Setting the Stage for a Great Massage 113</p> <p>Chapter 9: Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest 123</p> <p>Chapter 10: All the Right Moves 135</p> <p>Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body 161</p> <p>Chapter 12: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body 183</p> <p>Chapter 13: A Special Treat for the Feet: Reflexology 217</p> <p>Chapter 14: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 237</p> <p><b>Part IV: Massage for Every Body 247</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 249</p> <p>Chapter 16: Sensual Massage 263</p> <p>Chapter 17: A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too) 273</p> <p>Chapter 18: Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work 287</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 303</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage 305</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage 313</p> <p>Appendix: Massage Resources 317</p> <p>Index 327</p>

<b>Steve Capellini</b>, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist, trainer, and consultant. He has authored several books and has appeared on TV and in magazines. <p><b>Michel Van Welden</b>, PT, NT, received his training at the Physical Therapy Institute of Paris, specializing in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.</p>

<b>The easy way to soothe stress, banish pain, and share the language of touch</b> <p>From Swedish and shiatsu techniques to aromatherapy and reflexology, this fun guide to the art of massage shows you how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness. With the help of numerous step-by-step, hands-on photos and illustrations, you'll learn, move by move, how to master the basics and give and receive a therapeutic massage.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Massage 101 — understand the basics of massage, the origins of the many techniques and how they work, and the many ways it can improve your life</p> </li> <li> <p>Giving is better than receiving — use the many photos and illustrations to guide you through learning the art of giving a therapeutic massage</p> </li> <li> <p>Don't be a wet noodle — find out how to properly receive a massage (yes, there's an art to that, too!) and develop breathing methods, meditative awareness, and other techniques for blissing out</p> </li> <li> <p>Massage for the masses — discover how people in every walk of life can enjoy and benefit from massage, from sports massage to sensual massage and everything in between</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The benefits of massage</p> </li> <li> <p>A roadmap to what's beneath the skin</p> </li> <li> <p>Guidance on feeling for tissues, muscles, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Luxurious spa treatments you can do at home</p> </li> <li> <p>Information on creating the ideal massage environment</p> </li> <li> <p>Which massage techniques to apply for different results</p> </li> <li> <p>Massage tips for baby, pregnancy, sensual massage, sports massage, and more</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Soothe away stress and banish pain</p> </li> <li> <p>Perform Swedish, sports, and self-massage techniques</p> </li> <li> <p>Improve circulation, raise immune efficiency, and promote the healing of tissues</p> </li> <li> <p>Enhance focus and emotional balance</p> </li> </ul>

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