Step-By-Step MASSAGE

Carole McGilvery & Jimi Reed

A Guide to Massage Techniques for Health, Relaxation
and Vitality

Over 200 step-by-step photographs

Discover the restorative power of touch with this
comprehensive practical guide

This practical guide brings together the very best traditional massage
techniques with detailed instructions from leading massage therapists.  

Massage has been practiced in one form or another for thousands of years,
and its benefical effects are well established.   A effective aid to relaxation,
massage helps to smooth away stress, unknotting tense and aching muscles,
relieving headaches and helping sleep problems.   but massage is also
invigorating: it improves the functioning of many of the body's systems,
promotes healing and tone muscles, leaving you with a feeling of renewed
energy.

Everyone cam benefit from this powerful form of communication.   A good
massage is as enjoyable to give as to receive, and with the right guidance
and a little practice, everyone is capable of giving a wonderful therapeutic
and pleasurable massage themselves, in the ease and comfort of their own
home.  By mastering a few simple techniques and sequences, you too can
learn the language of touch - a valuable gift for yourselves and others.

CONTENTS

MASSAGE  

THE AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE